Why Does Concrete Crack, Settle and Deteriorate?
Concrete is strong, though it faces constant exposure to conditions that can cause damage over time. Water can soak into porous concrete and the soil below, while freeze-thaw cycles, erosion and soil movement can contribute to cracking, settlement and surface deterioration. Cracks and open joints can allow even more water to reach the concrete and soil beneath it, increasing the potential for additional damage.
Protecting your concrete means tackling these problems at the source, not just improving how the surface looks.
Symptoms
Signs Your Concrete Needs Repair and Protection
Concrete damage shows up in different ways depending on what’s happening to the concrete itself, the soil beneath it and how much moisture and weather exposure it receives. Some signs seem cosmetic at first, while others can affect drainage, safety or the long-term condition of the slab.
Signs it might be time to repair and protect your concrete include:
- Cracked concrete or widening cracks
- Sinking, settling or uneven slabs
- Gaps or deteriorating joints where slabs meet
- Standing water on or around concrete
- Pitting, flaking or other surface damage
- Stains or discoloration
Our Concrete Repair and Protection Solutions
For Sinking, Settled and Uneven Concrete
Concrete Leveling
Sunken concrete doesn’t always need to be replaced. PolyLevel® uses a lightweight polyurethane foam injected under the slab to fill voids and bring settled concrete back toward its original position. The process can be used on driveways, sidewalks, patios and other concrete surfaces with less disruption than traditional replacement.
For Cracks, Gaps and Failing Joints
Concrete Caulking
Cracks and open joints create pathways for water to reach the soil beneath your concrete, where washout and soil movement can contribute to settlement. NexusPro® is a flexible concrete sealant used to close cracks and joints in concrete while standing up to changing temperatures and weather exposure.
For Porous, Weather-Worn Concrete
Concrete Sealing
Concrete is porous, allowing water and other contaminants to soak into the surface and contribute to deterioration over time. SealantPro® penetrates the concrete and bonds with it permanently, helping protect concrete from moisture, chemicals and the damaging effects of repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
For Worn, Discolored or Outdated Concrete
Concrete Coatings
After necessary concrete repairs have been completed, a coating or resurfacing system can update the surface while adding another layer of protection. Depending on the system chosen, coatings can transform residential and commercial driveways, patios, sidewalks, pool decks and other concrete surfaces with decorative finishes designed to handle everyday use and weather exposure.
Benefits of Concrete Repair and Protection
Why Repair Concrete Instead of Replacing It?
Tearing out and replacing damaged concrete rarely addresses what caused the problem in the first place. If underlying soil conditions, water intrusion or unsealed joints aren’t addressed, new concrete can eventually develop similar problems.
When the existing concrete is still repairable, repairing it is often less expensive and causes less disruption than tearing out and replacing the slab. Concrete repair can take on settlement, cracks, open joints and other weak points while keeping the concrete you already have.
What To Expect
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