Am I Required To Be Present When The Calgary Concrete Lifting Is Being Done?

After going over some of the fundamentals of concrete lifting, including whether or not you are required to be present during the process, the experts at our company have compiled a list of frequently asked questions that some of our customers have asked us in the past and that we figured might be helpful. 

When It Comes Down To It, Why Do Concrete Slabs Sink To Begin With? 

In Calgary, almost all cases of concrete collapse are caused by a weak supporting foundation that is either the result of insufficient sub-soil compaction or inadequate water drainage. The concrete slab then sinks, and often also moves and splits, as a result of the supporting foundation being compacted or being washed away. The freeze-thaw cycles that occur in Calgary may also be detrimental to slabs that have an inadequate or saturated sub-base. 

How Much Weight Can Be Supported During Concrete Lifting? 

Mudjacking has the capability of lifting a whole slab or only a section of it by up to two feet and as little as one-half inch. The broken parts are then brought up to the same level as the remainder of the slab. 

What Can I Anticipate From FOAMEXperts When They Come By To Complete A Project, And How Should I Be Ready For It? 

The majority of the time, our FOAMEXperts will arrive with a sizable unit to finish the lift in addition to a half-ton vehicle pulling a compressor. If we do require this type of equipment then we try to park the equipment on the street whenever it is feasible to do so; nevertheless, there are times when we are compelled to park in the driveway in order to provide access to the area that is being raised.  Before departing any project site, our personnel ensure that the location has been cleaned thoroughly and that any mess that may have been caused by the lift has been removed completely. For the sake of getting ready for FOAMEXperts, we may need to have access to some kind of water supply so that we may combine our materials. In addition to this, there must not be any obstacles in the region that are going to be raised. If we are going to raise the slab of your garage, the surface area that we are working on will need to be clean and easily accessible. 

When Would It Be More Cost Effective For Me To Elevate My Concrete As Opposed To Replacing It? 

Raising concrete may be an excellent alternative to the more traditional approach of replacing concrete. If your concrete path, driveway, patio, or floor has only sunk and is otherwise structurally sound (no significant fractures, flaking, or scaling), elevating it may be the most cost-effective solution available to you.  This is particularly true if you just have a tiny portion that needs to be fixed. Many concrete contractors do not work on tasks of this kind, so raising may be your only choice if you only have a small section that needs to be repaired. In comparison to replacement, the procedure of elevating concrete is far more expedient and uncomplicated; the majority of projects are finished in one to two hours on average.

What Are Some Of The Benefits That Concrete Lifting Provides? 

Concrete lifting foam, such as the ProLift that we provide, is designed specifically for the purpose of elevating concrete in residential environments. It is possible to generate a lifting strength of 2.5 pounds per cubic foot with this foam that reacts quickly and has a restricted spread. In addition to that, it is an excellent choice for the purpose of elevating concrete slabs in a variety of applications, such as patios, pool decks, driveways, paths, sidewalks, and garage approaches, to name a few.