At Pro Polyjacking, we understand that spending money to level concrete or fix cracked concrete might not be an ideal way to spend your hard-earned money, but crucial to your loved ones, employees, or the general public’s safety. Spending money on an unanticipated repair is never fun but opting for polyjacking is the best solution for cracked and unlevel concrete, offering a long-lasting result that other concrete leveling solutions can’t.

Polyjacking is fascinating, and we’re not just saying that because we’re passionate about it! There is a complete science behind polyjacking that is truly interesting. Keep reading to learn how polyjacking works and why it lasts so you can be prepared when it comes time to fix unlevel or cracked concrete.

How Polyjacking Works

There’s more to polyjacking than lifting concrete; there’s a whole science behind how it’s applied and works to permanently lift concrete slabs, patios, driveways, and other concrete structures. Below is a quick science lesson on how polyjacking works, a closer look at our process here at Pro Polyjacking, and some benefits of polyjacking.

The Science Behind Polyjacking

When was the last time you had a science lesson? If it’s been since grade school, buckle up, and let’s dive into the science behind polyjacking for a quick science lesson! If you’re unfamiliar with polyjacking, it is the most permanent concrete leveling solution because it uses polyurethane foam to raise the concrete while fortifying the soil underneath. The result is level concrete at a proper slope that eliminates cracks and unlevel concrete that causes trips and falls, keeping your loved ones, clients, and the general public safer.

There’s a whole science behind polyjacking and how the foam raises concrete. For starters, our foam is the most lightweight solution for leveling concrete. Polyurethane foam is made from organic materials that make a highly resilient, dense, and lightweight foam that expands to lift concrete. Like foam sealants you can use to fill in cracks and gaps around your home’s exterior, polyurethane foam used in polyjacking is long-lasting and durable. 

Polyurethane foam is much lighter than the mixture used for mudjacking – it’s only two to four lbs per cubic foot compared to hundreds of pounds used in mudjacking! Once the foam is injected into the unlevel concrete, it expands and dries within minutes, becoming water-resistant to avoid soil expansion or contraction under the slab. It never requires maintenance because it’s a one-and-done process that fortifies the soil underneath the concrete, never requiring you to re-apply the foam in the exact spot like mudjacking requires.

Why Polyjacking Lasts

One of the most asked questions we get here at Pro Polyjacking is if polyjacking lasts. It is hands down the most permanent solution to leveling uneven concrete. Why does polyjacking last? For one, it’s hydrophobic, meaning it’ll never wash away and the soil will remain fortified under the concrete even during soil erosion. Next, it’ll never deteriorate, unlike mudjacking which can crumble from water or compromised soil. 

There are a couple of pros and cons of mudjacking, the number one con being that it doesn’t last nearly as long as polyjacking. Because a mixture of cement and dirt/sand is injected during mudjacking, the mixture washes away over time from exposure to water and extreme temperatures. Plus, it doesn’t fortify the soil, causing it to shift when the soil does.

Pro Polyjacking’s Process

Step 1: Complimentary Assessment

Our polyjacking process starts with a complimentary assessment of your unlevel or cracked concrete. We’ll schedule your appointment and physically inspect your concrete, measuring the slope and determining what needs to be done to lift the concrete. We’ll provide a detailed quote, breaking down the costs of our polyjacking job.

Step 2: Create Injection Sites

After you accept our estimate and schedule your polyjacking job with our friendly team, we’ll start the polyjacking process. We’ll create the injection sites before injecting the polyurethane foam under the concrete. These are discreet, only the size of a dime versus mudjacking injection sites that are several inches in diameter. These holes allow us to inject our polyurethane foam under the concrete for the right lift.

Step 3: Inject the Polyurethane Foam

Once the injection sites are made we can inject the polyurethane foam directly under the unlevel or damaged concrete. Not only does the injection level concrete, it’ll fill in gaps and stabilize the soil underneath, ensuring the soil is permanently settled. We’ll clean up by patching the injection sites to finish the job. You can use your concrete again in just minutes, unlike mudjacking which takes hours, sometimes days to dry.

Trust Pro Polyjacking to Repair Your Unlevel & Cracked Concrete 

For concrete repair, consider polyjacking from Pro Polyjacking. Our polyjacking process stabilizes the soil and, as a result, lifts concrete to fix cracks and level the patio, driveway, sidewalk, or foundation. Your concrete will be permanently repaired, never again cracking during harsh, cold winters and hot summers. The result is lifted concrete without any gaps and stabilized soil underneath. 

Foundation cracks, unlevel driveways, spalling sidewalks, and other damages are unsightly, especially if they’re on a commercial building you own or your home. Trust the professionals at Pro Polyjacking in Kansas City for your concrete repair. Contact the team at Pro Polyjacking for more information about our concrete repair service!