Common water main vault trip hazard The above picture demonstrates something very common, settling at the main water service vault. If you were to open the hatch at your water meter you would see a concrete vault or box going down about five or six feet deep. Because it is sitting so low...
Raise settled concrete slabs- We love to do business with local companies that we know will be here tomorrow. At the same time we want to spend our money wisely and not overpay for a product or service. Don’t we all feel that way? With the recent purchase of our new truck for Spokane and...
Advantages of Geo-polymer SlabjackingCauses of settling/how to minimize settlingApril 20, 2015by Jerald Sargent0
Voids now, settling concrete later
An obvious void under an entry, most voids are unseen This picture demonstrates how voids against foundations form. In most cases the concrete would also settle but with this example the entry was “pinned” with rebar to the foundation. Over time the rebar will rust and weaken, eventually failing causing the slab to drop. As...
D.I.Y.Dealing with cracks in concreteApril 20, 2015by Jerald Sargent1
How to DIY concrete crack repair
I’ve written a few blogs in the past about repairing cracks in concrete, today I’d like to dig a little deeper and explain what product to use in a given situation and why. While we provide concrete crack repair services and are happy to do so, these are jobs that many folks with time and patience can do...
A typical patio with minor settling under the sliding door Jobs done! Notice how it is nice and tight against the door frame, just like new! Once concrete settling starts you can expect it to accelerate. This is because rain, snow melt, sprinklers and any other source of water will start to drain in...
-What causes concrete to settle? Poor compaction, water, decomposing material, voids. -How long does it take for natural compaction to finish? 7-10 years -How long will my job take? Most are done in about two hours. -What’s the big deal? Liability, aesthetics, personal injury, foundation damage, flooded basements. -Damage to my yard? No. In rare...
A two inch drop from the garage to the driveway Problem – Driveways like the example above are common. If the settling is not causing a slope issue, (water draining under the drive to the foundation) they can often be ignored until you have a noticeable “bump” that is annoying and can cause chipping...
Raising settled concrete and more, Slabjack Geotechnical is the most experienced Slabjacking company using the polyurethane method of concrete raising in the markets we serve. Many now refer to this as Poly Leveling. In addition 1-855-752-2522 uses a much more dense polymer than most of our competitors. Many Slabjack contractors use a light duty two-pound...
Miscellaneous RamblingsApril 12, 2015by Jerald Sargent0
The big stick
One of the funny terms I use about leaders in their respective industry’s is they are the “big stick” (and they use their sticks beat their competitors with it) What do we mean? Simply put they cast a huge shadow. They market better, they dominate, they control their destiny, all others are fighting for scraps....
Our newest truck mounted Slabjack rig is incredible. Servicing the Spokane and Northern Idaho markets this Kenworth T-300 twenty four foot box truck boasts all the latest gear including; PMC’s new PH25 reactor with over 300′ of heated hose. To power this incredible piece of machinery and all our other electric requirements is a Mitsubishi...
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