Why Does Concrete Crack, Settle and Deteriorate?
Concrete is strong, but it's constantly up against 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 give even more water a path to the concrete and soil beneath it, adding to the potential for further damage.
Protecting your concrete means addressing these problems at the source, not just touching up how the surface looks.
Symptoms
Signs Your Concrete Needs Repair and Protection
Concrete damage can show up in different ways depending on what’s happening to the concrete itself, the soil beneath it and the amount of moisture and weather exposure it receives. Some signs may look cosmetic at first, while others can impact drainage, safety or the long-term condition of the concrete.
Signs it may 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
- Water pooling on or around concrete
- Pitting, flaking or other surface damage
- Staining or fading
Our Concrete Repair and Protection Solutions
For Sinking, Settled and Uneven Concrete
Concrete Leveling
Sunken concrete rarely has to be replaced. PolyLevel® uses a lightweight polyurethane foam injected beneath the slab to fill voids and lift settled concrete toward its original position. The process works on driveways, sidewalks, patios and other concrete surfaces with less disruption than traditional replacement.
For Cracks, Gaps and Open Joints
Concrete Caulking
Cracks and open joints give water a route to the soil beneath your concrete, where washout and soil movement can contribute to settlement. NexusPro® is a flexible concrete sealant used to seal cracks and joints in concrete while holding up to changing temperatures and weather exposure.
For Porous, Weather-Worn Concrete
Concrete Sealing
Concrete is porous, which allows 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 shield concrete from moisture, chemicals and the damaging effects of repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
For Worn, Stained or Dated Concrete
Concrete Coatings
Once the necessary concrete repairs are complete, a coating or resurfacing system can give the surface a new look while adding another layer of protection. Depending on the system, coatings can update residential and commercial driveways, patios, walkways, 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 go unaddressed, new concrete can eventually run into similar problems.
If 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 correct settlement, cracks, open joints and other vulnerabilities while keeping the concrete you already have.
What To Expect
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