How long will it last?
CRC has repairs that are over twenty years old which haven’t moved; however, we also have warranty work. Consider the slabs we work on. There are panels that took over fifty years to move and others that aren’t even a year old. These disparities are sometimes easy to explain such
Leveling Concrete
It’s a jungle out there! I guess you can call this post my PSA for the year, and I’m not just talking about leveling concrete but for contractors in general. In our line of work, like may others, you can buy some equipment, take a short two day course and
Why Poly?
This job could have been repaired with cementitious grout (mud jacking) or polyurethane foam. The client in this case went with polyurethane, due to the smaller injection holes. If we went with mud jacking, then we would have needed to core the holes adding time and expense. If aesthetics weren’t
Polyurethane Lifting – No Problem
Just wanted to show off our recent wrap of our foam lifting rig. It’s now decked out in the Red, White and Blue.
Expansive Soils
Yes, we have them. I ran across this video on YouTube that really explains the issue, and thought I should share. Have a LOOK.
Grouting of Embankments
Be vigilant with your inspections of cement and earthen embankments. Voids and embankments go hand in hand. The usual suspects are washouts, certain soil conditions, or the occasional animal. As with most things the quicker you act the cheaper it is to solve. For concrete structures our cementitious grout
It’s a Sign
SPALLING While the world isn’t ending, this concrete is moving. A void has developed under the slab, which in turn has allowed the slab to flex as traffic goes by. There are many factors that can cause the initial void, but at this point water will expand the damage. Water gets under
How bad is too bad?
We are often asked about slabs that are severely broken – “Can I repair this with mud jacking or is it time for tear out and replacement?”. The answer really is “It depends”. Specifically, it depends on your expectations and our experience. Have a look at the pictures below. My
The Correct Answer Is?
TREE Trees can cause settlement or their roots can heave the slabs. Good news, we can usually fix the problem. Of course if you go back in our blogs you’ll find a tree issue where tear out was the only fix. Moreover, if this tree was by your house you’d
