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 absorb into porous concrete and the soil beneath it, while freeze-thaw cycles, erosion and shifting soil 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, raising the potential for additional damage.
Protecting your concrete means addressing these problems at the source, not just changing 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 may look 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 cracks that are widening
- Sinking, settling or unlevel slabs
- Gaps or deteriorating joints where slabs meet
- Water pooling on or around concrete
- Pitting, spalling or other surface deterioration
- Staining or fading
Our Concrete Repair and Protection Solutions
For Sinking, Settled and Unlevel Concrete
Concrete Leveling
Sunken concrete rarely has to be replaced. PolyLevel® uses a lightweight polyurethane foam injected under the slab to fill voids and lift settled concrete toward its original position. The process can be used on driveways, walkways, patios and other concrete surfaces with less disruption than full replacement.
For Cracks, Gaps and Unsealed Joints
Concrete Caulking
Cracks and open joints open pathways for water to reach the soil under your concrete, where erosion and soil movement can lead to settlement. NexusPro® is a flexible concrete sealant used to seal cracks and joints in concrete while standing up to changing temperatures and weather exposure.
For Porous Concrete Exposed to Weather
Concrete Sealing
Concrete is porous, letting water and other contaminants soak into the surface and contribute to deterioration over time. SealantPro® soaks into the concrete and permanently bonds with it, helping shield concrete from moisture, chemicals and the damaging effects of repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
For Worn, Stained or Dated Concrete
Concrete Coatings
Once necessary concrete repairs have been completed, a coating or resurfacing system can give the surface a fresh 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 built to withstand everyday use and weather exposure.
Benefits of Concrete Repair and Protection
Why Repair Concrete Instead of Replacing It?
Removing and replacing damaged concrete doesn’t always address what caused the problem in the first place. When underlying soil conditions, water intrusion or unsealed joints aren’t addressed, new concrete can develop the same problems over time.
When the existing concrete is still repairable, fixing it may cost less and cause 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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