Why Does Concrete Crack, Settle and Deteriorate?
Concrete is strong, but it's constantly exposed 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 give even more water a path to the concrete and soil beneath it, adding to the potential for further damage.
Protecting your concrete means solving these problems at the source, not just improving 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 appear 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, settled or uneven slabs
- Gaps or failing joints between slabs
- Water pooling on or near concrete
- Pitting, flaking or other surface deterioration
- Staining or fading
Our Concrete Repair and Protection Solutions
For Sinking, Settled and Uneven Concrete
Concrete Leveling
Sunken concrete doesn’t always have to be replaced. PolyLevel® relies on a lightweight polyurethane foam injected beneath the slab to fill voids and raise settled concrete toward its original position. The process can be used on driveways, sidewalks, patios and other concrete surfaces with less disruption than full replacement.
For Cracks, Gaps and Unsealed Joints
Concrete Caulking
Cracks and open joints give water a route to the soil beneath your concrete, where erosion and soil movement can contribute 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, 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® soaks into the concrete and permanently bonds with it, helping protect 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 transform residential and commercial driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks and other concrete surfaces with decorative finishes designed to withstand everyday use and weather exposure.
How it Works
Benefits of Concrete Repair and Protection
Why Repair Concrete Instead of Replacing It?
Tearing out and replacing damaged concrete doesn’t always address 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.
If the existing concrete is still repairable, fixing it can often 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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