Foundation Repair

Warning Signs of Foundation Problems

The most expensive purchase you’ll ever make is your house. That’s why it pays to protect it. If you believe that something about your foundation isn’t safe then here are the signs that can help you identify the common foundation problems in housing across the United States.

Foundation Cracks and Floor Cracks

If you notice any foundation cracks or floor cracks around the house or on the brick exterior of your house, it could most definitely indicate that you have at least one sign of a foundation problem.

Foundation Gaps

If you notice any wall gaps around your house, as well as gaps on the floor around the house. They may even become aware that ceilings no longer latch. This is a sign of a problem that could be affecting the foundation.

Foundation Settling Or Sinking

You may find over time that one side of your house is lower than the other, or you may observe that your building’s core is sinking. If so, your foundation needs to be lifted.

If your house appears to be sinking or having settlement issues, we’re there to help.

Foundation Upheaval

If a slab base has moved in an upward direction, then foundation upheaval occurred. This is one of the issues that may suggest that the reverse of “foundation settling” is faced by your structure. Generally, heaving affects the perimeter area of a concrete slab floor, but it can affect the interior of your house such as doorways and hallways.

If you find out that your foundation needs to be fixed, our job is to restore it as close to its original level position as possible and make it upright again using a polyurethane. Our process is smart, efficient, and could be done in a timely manner.

February 24, 2021 Aladdin Concrete repair

Mudjacking VS Polyurethane Foam: What is the difference?

Comparing mud jacking to polyurethane leveling is like comparing the steam locomotive trains to the new ones we have today. Both trains will get you to your destination, but the present train is innovative, faster and more convenient. This comparison also applies to the two methods of lifting the concrete. Both mud jacking and Polyurethane Foam will do the job of lifting the slabs, but the mud jacking method is outdated, takes more time to dry and is not permanent.

Mudjacking vs Polyurethane Foam

To put this into perspective, we have to understand how each method works and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each method used.

MUD JACKING

Mudjacking works by filling the voids under the concrete slabs with a mixture of hard fill including mud, sand, cement and crushed limestone. To do so, contractors will have to drill big holes in the concrete to fill mass amounts of substances to lift the slab to its original place. Doing so might not fix the issue completely since the materials used in the process are the same materials that caused the issue in the same place, they’re not waterproof.

Polyurethane Foam

Polyurethane injection utilizes dense, durable, environmentally-safe polyurethane foam. It’s waterproof which means that you won’t have to worry about it being shrunk every other year like the mud method. This will last you a lifetime! Also, the holes drilled in the process are the size of a penny. We will make sure that your house looks like new again.

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February 24, 2021 Aladdin Concrete repair

Why Polyurethane Foam Concrete Lifting Is Your Best Choice?

Poly leveling, poly jacking, or polyurethane foam leveling is the name given to the same process of lifting the concrete slab. It is a specially engineered technique of lifting the concrete slab of the driveway, patio, or any concrete surface by injecting polyurethane foam under the slab. The hole drilled in the slab is almost in the size of a penny so you don’t have to worry.

7 Reasons to use Polyurethane Foam Concrete Lifting

It is quite cost-effective, hassle free, and relatively quick compared to other processes. This is the reason it has been gaining so much hype in the recent past.

1. Affordable

If you are afraid that this might disturb your budget and it could wait for a month or two. Drop this idea because the polyurethane concrete raising is quite affordable and pocket friendly. Instead of replacing the whole concrete, TopLevel smart technology fixes the areas where the voids, cracks have appeared. We make your place spotless and looking brand new.

2. Just a small hole!

The hole drilled in the slab is almost in the size of a penny so you don’t have to worry.

3. Does Not Take Much Time

After the polyurethane is injected, it takes most of 15 minutes to settle, and it is ready for you to use, unlike the mud jacking one, which can take a day or two.

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4. Adjustable

You can ask the contractors to lift the concrete how much you want it, and they can adjust the level of foam in it.

5. Long-Lasting

Polyurethane Foam Concrete Lifting can last you easily from 10 to 15 years and if taken proper care of, even more than this.

6. Eco-friendly

The poly level material does not react with the soil and does not release any harmful chemicals, so it is quite environment friendly.

7. Waterproof

One of the biggest fears is that if it washes away again? So to assure, the polyurethane material is waterproof so it will not wash away with water.

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