What is Soil Stabilization?
Soil Stabilization is the biological, chemical or mechanical modification of soil engineering properties. In civil engineering, soil stabilization is a technique to refine and improve the engineering properties of soils. These properties include mechanical strength, permeability, compressibility, durability and plasticity. Physical or mechanical improvement is common but some schools of thought prefer to use [...]
Mudjacking VS Void Filling Foam
MudjackingMudjacking is an older method for filling a void under a concrete slab and uses a cement slurry (cement, sand, water) instead of polyurethane foam. It’s not as popular as it once was but is still being used today. The mudjacking procedure involves drilling quarter-sized holes (compare with the [...]
The Cause of Voids Under Concrete Slabs
Voids under concrete slabs are caused by various things including, Erosion – Excess water around a concrete slab leads to soil erosion and then voids. Two common causes of erosion are drainage issues and leaky plumbing. Soil settlement – Soil settlement is another cause of voids under a slab. Soil needs [...]
Concrete Deck Basics
Concrete is a popular choice for pool decks for many good reasons, but it might not be the perfect fit for everyone. Still, if you want something simple, classic, and budget-friendly, concrete often rises to the top of the list. Even if you’re leaning toward materials like stone or [...]
Concrete Lifting VS A New Concrete Slab
Before you think about getting a new slab of concrete have you thought about a concrete lift? Concrete lifting is actually the preferred method when it comes to repairing any damaged concrete surface. This includes areas like driveways, steps, patios, sidewalks and garage floors. Let’s look at some of [...]
Why Choose Concrete Lifting Over Replacement
Replacing your concrete slab is one way to fix concrete problems like cracks and settlement or heaving. However, this option will cost you, and it is usually a rather lengthy process. In addition, concrete replacement tends to be a much more complicated and invasive procedure than concrete leveling. In [...]