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Benefits of Concrete Lifting
Concrete lifting, also known as slabjacking or concrete leveling, is a process that raises sunken or sloping concrete foundations. This is a common problem, especially in older buildings or areas with shifting soils. Concrete lifting can help prevent further damage to the foundation and improve the aesthetics of the property. Traditionally, mudjacking has been the go-to method for concrete lifting. ...
Is Polylifting Expensive?
One of the biggest advantages to raising and leveling concrete with polyurethane foam compared to concrete replacement is the cost. While the cost of polylifting projects vary, the service typically costs about 50%-80% less than the cost of replacement. As an example, if it costs $4,000 to replace a sunken concrete driveway, it may cost between $800 and $2,000 to ...
Why Polylifting Is Better Than Mudjacking
Polylifting and mudjacking are two popular methods for lifting and leveling concrete sidewalks or driveways. While both of these are more cost-effective than removing and replacing the damaged concrete slab, polylifting offers significant advantages. Mudjacking: A Closer Look Mudjacking is the traditional slab repair method, and in most cases, it may cost less upfront. With traditional mudjacking, holes are first ...
Polylifting vs. Mudjacking: Which Concrete Leveling Method Works Best?
Polylifting and mudjacking are two common techniques for lifting the concrete slabs of sidewalks, driveways, and stoops. Like mudjacking, polylifting injects a substance underground to lift concrete, but whereas mudjacking uses a cementitious grout, polylifting uses a polyurethane foam. This foam is impervious to water erosion, making it not only a better long-term solution, but a better concrete leveling method ...
Why Polylifting Is a Long-Term Concrete Leveling Solution
You may have heard that polylifting is a great alternative to mudjacking for leveling sunken concrete, but perhaps you’re not aware that polylifting systems can support concrete slabs for much longer. Once it is cured, it’s impervious to erosion, chemicals, insects, and underground rodents, making it a better long-term solution. Polylifting Uses a Scientifically Formulated Polymer In case you’re wondering ...
Polylifting: A Fast Way to Level Sunken Concrete
Historically, a process known as mudjacking has been the standard method for lifting sunken concrete slabs. It entails drilling holes in the concrete and pumping a cement-like grout under the sunken slab to raise and level it. In recent years, however, another process called polylifting has emerged as the preferred concrete-lifting method. Not only is polylifting cleaner and less invasive, ...
How Long Does Polylifting Last?
When you hire a contractor for home repair, you want a long-term fix. This also holds true for specialized services like concrete leveling. In recent years, polylifting has become the preferred method of leveling concrete slabs, sidewalks, driveways, and stoops for several reasons, due to the fact that it’s a long-term fix. Concrete slabs rely on well-compacted soil as a ...
Effective Concrete Leveling Methods for Homeowners
When it comes to home improvement projects, your budget is often a primary consideration in your choices of products and services. For homeowners seeking a cost-effective concrete leveling method, whether for a cracked driveway, patio, or pool deck, the conventional choice is mudjacking. This sometimes-messy process is not as effective as an emerging leveling method known as polyurethane concrete lifting ...
Which Concrete Repair Method Is Most Cost-Effective?
A concrete driveway or sidewalk can last decades, but that doesn’t mean they won’t need repairs. Depending on the environment, concrete can sustain different types of damage, like chips and cracks. In fact, concrete can become unlevel over time and even sink. The good news is concrete repairs don’t have to cost you a fortune. You can affordably fix minor ...
What Is Polyurethane Concrete Lifting?
Polyurethane concrete lifting, also known as polylifting or poly jacking, is a cost-effective alternative to replacing concrete. This method of raising sunken concrete achieves the same results as traditional mudjacking, but with a lightweight polyurethane foam that requires smaller and fewer injection holes. About 15 minutes after being injected, the foam cures, then expands before hardening completely, effectively lifting the ...
