Polyjacking vs New Concrete

 

Trip and fall accidents are the #1 leading cause of injuries around the home, but should you replace your slab or have it lifted? Protecting your family, employees, and customers are all important, but you need to make an educated decision.

In the past, most people would just break up the old slab, level out the underlying soil and have new concrete poured in the same location. Today, polyjacking has become a much better option and has become more popular throughout the industry.

How Polyjacking Works

The polyjacking process is relatively simple and, though it doesn’t take long, it is extremely effective. The process uses little equipment, so you won’t have a bunch of trucks or other machines cluttering up your property. Small holes (5/8″) are drilled into the slab. The polyurethane foam is injected through the holes and expands under the slab, filling in voids, gaps, and cracks. The slab is raised to the required height and the foam seals the bottom of the slab, preventing more gaps and cracks from forming.

Once the slab is raised to the desired height, the holes are closed and the foam cures in about 15 minutes. Once the foam is hard, you can walk or drive on the slab, allowing everyone to get back to their normal day-to-day routine.

Benefits of Polyjacking vs New Concrete

We’ve told you about the process of polyjacking and some of the benefits, but what about replacing the slab with new concrete?

Some things to consider when thinking about new concrete:

• Concrete replacement can cost twice as much or more than polyjacking
• The new concrete is likely to have a different color than the existing slab
• The cause of the sinking slab may not be repaired

With polyjacking, there is little disturbance to your lawn and landscaping, whereas heavy equipment is needed to break up the old concrete and remove it. After the slab is removed, a mixer is brought in to pour the new slab, adding to the machinery required. Polyjacking just uses one truck or trailer to raise the slab.

If you are debating whether to go with polyjacking or pouring a new slab, contact Polyjacking.com to go over your options. We’ll be honest with you and show you the pros and cons of each method.