Polyjacking has been around for years and is the preferred concrete leveling technique used by homeowners and commercial business owners worldwide. Unlike its rival mudjacking, polyjacking is the most permanent concrete leveling solution.
If you’ve never had your driveway, patio, sidewalk, or other concrete structure polyjacked, you might wonder what the hype is about. Why is it superior to mudjacking and what are some benefits of polyjacking? Keep reading to learn more about the polyjacking process and the five benefits of polyjacking.
What is Polyjacking?
Polyjacking is a concrete leveling solution that lifts concrete to make it level by injecting polyurethane foam directly under an unlevel concrete slab. Concrete, though strong and durable, will crack and separate over time. How? The soil underneath the concrete naturally shifts and settles, forcing the concrete out of place and forming unsightly cracks and an uneven appearance.
The Polyjacking Process
So how can polyjacking make concrete level again if the ground underneath has shifted? That’s the easy part! Before we inject the polyurethane foam, we drill a small hole (about the size of a dime) into the cracked or unlevel concrete slab. Once the injection site is made, we inject our polyurethane foam directly into the damaged concrete.
The polyurethane will expand directly under the cracked or unlevel concrete, leveling the concrete while filling in gaps in the settled soil. Unlike other concrete leveling techniques like mudjacking, polyjacking fortifies the soil underneath the concrete. This means polyjacking will never need maintenance or redoing in the same spot, whereas the mudjacking process needs to be repeated every few years.
After injecting the polyurethane and the concrete is level again, we’ll clean up any mess left behind and seal those dime-size holes we made. They’re barely noticeable if left alone, but we promise to patch the injection sites before we leave the job!
5 Benefits of Polyjacking
1. Adds Curb Appeal
Unlevel and cracked concrete is unsightly, easily deterring potential homebuyers and disturbing an HOA. Whether your walkway has a large crack and gap in the concrete or your driveway apron has missing and small uneven pieces, it’s not a good look. Uneven and cracked concrete makes a home appear unkempt.
Polyjacking cracked and uneven concrete instantly adds curb appeal. Those cracks and splits in the concrete will disappear, and you’ll barely notice the injection sites. Can you believe mudjacking requires drilling holes an inch larger than polyjacking? Now that’s unsightly!
2. Durability/Longevity
No concrete leveling techniques can beat the durability and longevity of polyjacking. Thanks to the polyurethane foam that quickly expands to lift the concrete, it fills in gaps underneath the soil, fortifying it and ensuring the concrete will never crack again.
Mudjacking and other concrete leveling techniques are temporary solutions that require maintenance. Mudjacking only lasts 2-5 years whereas polyjacking is a permanent solution, stabilizing the concrete and soil. You’ll never need to redo or fix a polyjacking job from Pro Polyjacking – we offer a lifetime guarantee.
3. Wallet-Friendly
Like any other home project or when you fix something on your property, you get what you pay for. Choosing the cheaper route often results in a less expensive job that needs redoing, or performed by a less-qualified professional who doesn’t complete the job correctly.
Because polyjacking is the only permanent concrete leveling technique, it’s the most wallet-friendly option. Though polyjacking initially costs more, it’s a permanent solution that will never be done again, unlike mudjacking which initially costs less and needs repeating every few years.
4. Water Resistance
Another benefit of polyjacking is that it’s water-resistant! Pro Polyjacking uses hydrophobic polyurethane foam, perfect for wetter climates or areas of your home where water pools, like some patios. Polyjacking is even used for submerged concrete because it prevents leaking into your property, something mudjacking and other concrete leveling techniques can’t promise.
5. Smaller Drill Holes
Cracked and uneven concrete is an eye sore, and so are large drill holes that are nearly impossible to patch up. Unfortunately, you’ll see large drill holes that span multiple inches when you hire a mudjacking company or use another concrete leveling technique. However, polyjacking requires tiny ones, no larger than a dime. We patch them up after the polyurethane injection and they’re less easily detected than mudjacking drill holes.
Trust Pro Polyjacking with Your Concrete Leveling Project
Concrete cracks are unsightly, especially if they’re on a commercial building you own, your home’s foundation, uneven driveway, patio, or other concrete structure. For filling in and lifting concrete, consider polyjacking from Pro Polyjacking. This process stabilizes the soil and, as a result, lifts the concrete to fix cracks and level the concrete.
Trust the professionals at Pro Polyjacking in Kansas City for your concrete repair. Contact the team at Pro Polyjacking for more information about how to fix cracks in your concrete!