Why Polyjacking is the Best Solution for Concrete Leveling and Lifting During Winter?
One of the major issues that the residents of St. Louis and other regions face during the coldest of winters is the sinking/spalling of concrete structures. This happens due to multiple factors. The most important of which is the kind of erratic winter conditions that we are facing right now. The high volumes of moisture and wild temperature swings cause soil expansion and contraction with excessive moisture retention from lack of evaporation. Sometimes heavy winter can even cause concrete cracks and that’s why you might notice some new concrete cracks in the winter. This moisture causes the soils/base materials below the slabs to loosen, erode, and settle faster in these conditions. The concrete slabs are left unsupported and settling which leads to cracking and fragmenting to a point where it cannot be corrected. In addition to that, if there is a downpour of snow the sustained weight and freezing temps can cause additional cracking as well if the slab is not properly stabilized and supported beforehand. The moisture drainage from snowpack can also accelerate under-slab soil erosion, settlement, and cracking. In addition to that, if there is a downpour of snow the sustained weight and freezing temps can cause additional cracking as well if the slab is not properly stabilized and supported beforehand. The moisture drainage from snowpack can also accelerate under-slab soil erosion, settlement, and cracking. These problems pop up just like they would in the warm/hot summer months due to the erratic weather conditions. But, everything becomes tough during the winter season and so does concrete leveling and lifting. Can You Level Concrete in Winter? Polyjacking in Winter When it comes to concrete leveling and lifting in winter, the first priority is to fill the void spaces below to support the slab while correcting the level/grade of the slab. This way a proper water/snow runoff away from joints, seams, or foundations is made and the concrete is preserved. And this can be easily achieved through Polyjacking even during the punishing winter months. Polyurethane injection (Polyjacking) for exterior slabs can typically happen well into the 20-degree range and at any freezing temps for interior slabs of course. A properly heated hose, pre-heated material, and a robust delivery pump are mandatory and a prerequisite for a reputable operation. No contractor in this business would run jobs without this (winter or summer). Hence, your concrete leveling and lifting don’t have to wait till the summer. With STL Polyjack, all these services can be done during the winter months in our region with average temps now in the 40 to 44-degree range. Then the additional measure of caulking the joints between the slabs, garage, or foundation will be that added step to seal everything off and keep any unwanted moisture out for long-term concrete slab sustainability. Concrete caulking can be done down to the 30-degree range with slower cure times. These steps can help your concrete structures remain strong even during the winter and be sustainable for the coming year. In the past years, Concrete lifting and leveling during the winter months in the St. Louis region were not feasible. This was because mudjacking was the only widely available method. A sustained period of lower daytime and overnight freezing temperatures didn’t facilitate the curing of the pumped cold materials. Fast forward to today, Polyjacking with heated injected polyurethane lifting materials and pumps has made fixing your sunk and fragmented concrete structures. With Polyjacking and the wetter and warmer climate during the winters, concrete lifting and leveling in the winter months is actually recommended as opposed to waiting till summer to get problem areas fixed. Conclusion In summary, It’s very important to have a reputable and experienced concrete stabilization / Polyjacking contractor help you identify the issues and provide the proper solutions as mentioned above, and even more important not to wait to get it done. In summary, Polyjacking is the best solution for concrete leveling and lifting during winter in St. Louis. And, one of the most important things is to have a trusted and reputable concrete stabilization contractor to help you in winter. At STL Polyjack, we try to help the residents of St. Louis throughout the year even during dire weather conditions. So, the next time you need concrete leveling and lifting services in winter, contact STL Polyjack – #1 Ranked Concrete Leveling and Lifting Company in St. Louis.
Polyjacking and The Changing of The Seasons
As the year ends with fall turning into winter, everything around us changes. The weather, the temperature, humidity, and so on. These changes can definitely cause colds and allergies to rise so we all stock up on medicine and vitamins to get ahead of it. But, have you ever thought about how these changes affect our homes, offices, and business establishments? If not, you should definitely think about it and possibly get ahead of that as well. Have you noticed right as the weather turns from warm to cold, cracking and settlement in your critical interior spaces, like basements, garages, or even commercial warehouses shows up or intensifies if already present? If so, it’s probably due to the season change as temperature, humidity, and moisture rates fluctuate. This in turn results in cracking or sinking, due to increased supporting soil instability with associated soil shrinkage causing voids below the concrete slabs. This instability and lack of support to the slabs causes cracking, settlement or intensifies the deficiencies in the slabs that may already be there that can lead to slab support failure. It’s imperative to stop these cracks, void spaces, and settlement in its tracks and get your interior polyjack work done before excess damage occurs that can cause safety issues such as ground water leaks, increased radon gas, or structural collapse. Aside from the cost of repair, additional monetary consequences can occur like lower property values, or hinder the sale or purchase of a home. If you notice sinking or hairline cracks in your slabs as the season progresses, it’s the perfect time to get these slabs properly supported by polyjacking the slabs. This process includes injecting material through the slab to below it to fill the void, cut off water infiltration and expand to level the settled slab. Polyjacking is similar to mudjacking but much more robust as it lasts 100 times longer and is cleaner and less invasive to install by using high-density environmentally friendly polyurethane structural foam. Looking for interior Slab repair, Crack repair, or Concrete leveling in St Louis? STL Polyjack is one of the best-ranked concrete repair and stabilization companies in St. Louis. Book an appointment with us and let’s talk about what’s best for your home.
Mudjacking vs Polyjacking 2020
Mudjacking or Polyjacking Comparison… Or, No Comparison… Mudjacking vs Polyjacking in St. Louis, Missouri. Honestly, there really is no comparison in terms of sustainability and value. Yes, They both produce the same visual end product initially, but that’s about it..
