Sidewalk Lifting and Leveling in Kansas City & St. Louis, MO
Uneven
sidewalks and
walkways may seem like
a minor problem, but
they can be a
serious safety
concern due to the
tripping hazard that
they create. These
uneven and cracked sidewalks can
depreciate the value
of your home, along with leading to some structural issues.
Several
factors
contribute to uneven
sidewalks and
walkways in the
Kansas City, St.
Louis, MO area such
as:
- Settlement:
Improperly compacted
soil can create
settlement over time
causing the concrete
to sink.
- Soil erosion:
Heavy rainfall
can cause concrete to crack or
buckle.
- Thermal expansion:
Concrete expands
during hot weather
conditions and
contracts in cold
weather. This fluctuation can cause
cracks in the
sidewalk.
- Tree or shrub
roots: Maturing
trees or shrubs can
grow under the
sidewalk, causing damage. To prevent
this problem, trees
should not be
planted too close to
sidewalks.
- Heavy traffic:
Heavy vehicles or
heavy traffic on the
sidewalk or walkway weakens them
creating cracks on
the surface over
time.
If you find that
you have uneven or
cracked sidewalks or
walkways around your
St. Louis or Kansas
City, MO home or
business, let the
experts at Polyjacking.com, a division of
Pro Foundation Technology, give you a free
inspection and offer
you the solution for
your sidewalk or
walkway repair
needs.
Solutions for
Sidewalk and Walkway Leveling
and Lifting
The
experts at Polyjacking.com use
the process of polyjacking
to lift and level
sidewalks and
walkways. This
process involves
injecting
high-density
polyurethane foam
into the affected
area. This is a
relatively simple,
quick process that
is faster and longer-lasting than mudjacking. With the right poly equipment, the installation process involves:
A 5/8" hole is
drilled into the
damaged area. - Polyurethane foam
is injected into the
void. The foam
expands and fills in
the void. This helps
lift the sidewalk
back to its original level
without replacing
it.
- After the
injection process,
all holes are filled
in and the equipment
is removed.
- The polyurethane
foam hardens within
15 minutes, allowing
the sidewalk to be
used quickly.
We use polyurethane
foam because it
offers
benefits
such as:
- Economical:
Polyjacking is
75% cheaper than
removing damaged concrete.
- Versatility: It
can be applied to
apartment buildings,
shopping malls,
sports arenas, libraries, concert halls, and other
locations.
- Accuracy:
Polyurethane foam
precisely lifts the
concrete within
10/1000th of an
inch.
- Moisture Barrier:
Polyurethane seals
concrete cracks and
joints to stop water
intrusion.
- Conformability:
The foam expands 20
times its liquid
volume and moves
laterally under the
concrete surface. It
contours to the size
and shape of the
voids providing 100%
coverage.
- Light-weight:
Polyurethane only adds
3-5 pounds per cubic
foot to the sub-base
to prevent stress to
the soil.
- Structural
support: Because our
experts drill small
holes into the
affected area, this
helps support and
maintain the
structure of the
concrete.
If you need sidewalk or
walkway lifting or
leveling,
Polyjacking.com is the concrete leveling provider to call. Our polyurethane
foam will get your
sidewalk or walkway
level with little
disturbance to your
property. Contact us today!