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Holiday Foot Traffic & Trip Hazard Series - 2. Choosing a Repair Method

Posted by Kreg Thornley on Dec 7, 2023 10:00:00 AM

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2. Body - Holiday Foot Traffic & Trip Hazard Series - 2. Choosing a Repair MethodConcrete Leveling with Polyurethane

When it comes to addressing sunken and unlevel slabs, especially in the context of preparing for the holiday rush, one solution stands out: polyurethane concrete leveling. This method offers a multitude of advantages that make it the preferred choice for retail establishment owners and managers.

  1. Clean Installation Process: Polyurethane is known for its clean and minimally invasive installation process. This means minimal disruption to your business operations, which is crucial during the busy holiday season.
  2. Durability: Unlike traditional methods like mudjacking, polyurethane foam won't wash out, sink, crack, or shrink over time. This durability ensures that your property remains safe and stable long after the holiday rush.
  3. Cost-Effectiveness: Polyurethane foam repair is typically more cost-effective than slab replacement. It offers a cost-efficient way to address slab settlement issues without breaking the bank.
  4. Timely Application: One of the critical advantages of polyurethane foam repair is its rapid curing time. It's ready for foot traffic just 45 minutes after application, allowing you to maintain business continuity even during repairs.

Lifting, Stabilization, and Void Fill

Precision lifting, soil stabilization, and void fill make structural polyurethane repair a comprehensive solution for addressing trip hazards from sunken concrete slabs. Controlled foam injection lifts slabs back into position, stabilizes eroded soil, fills voids, and restores structural integrity.

  1. Precision Lifting: Structural polyurethane repair involves lifting sunken concrete slabs with a two-component structural polymer foam. The controlled force generated by this method can lift virtually any structure back into position within 1/10" of the intended level, ensuring precision and stability.
  2. Soil Stabilization: Unstable or eroded soil beneath your infrastructure can result in settlement and trip hazards. Structural polyurethane repair addresses this issue by stabilizing the soil, increasing its bearing capacity, and preventing further settlement.
  3. Void Fill: Water erosion beneath slabs can lead to voids, weakening structural integrity and creating potential hazards. Structural polyurethane repair fills these voids with rapidly expanding foam, restoring integrity and preventing trip hazards.

By choosing this proactive approach, you can welcome the holiday rush with confidence, knowing that your property is safe and stable.

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