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 Both mud jacking and Polyurethane Foam will do the job of lifting the slabs, but the mud jacking method is outdated, takes more time to dry and is not permanent.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.
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.
