You know the old saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” which means our flowers have started blooming, sprouting gorgeous blooms from your preexisting perennials. May is a beautiful time of year as we get to enjoy all the beautiful colors of spring and summer blossoms, a welcome break from the rainiest month of the year.
Though all that rain is necessary to bring plants, grass, and tree blossoms back to life, it can negatively impact our yards and components of our homes from substantial rainfall. While gardens can get damaged from significant rainfall, so can the concrete on our property, specifically our patios, sidewalks, driveways, and other concrete structures. Continue reading to learn how April showers affect concrete and how you can repair cracks or unlevel concrete.
How Rainfall Can Negatively Affect Concrete
Though concrete is one of the strongest manmade materials, it’s prone to cracking. Over time, exposure to the elements will cause concrete to crack and sink, especially as the soil underneath settles. While concrete is constantly exposed to the sun, fluctuating temperatures that include brittle heat and cold, moisture can wreak havoc on concrete, causing it to deteriorate over time.
Missouri’s rainy season lasts from March through most of September, with June historically being the wettest month. April through September can dump between 2-8” of rain per month, causing wetter soil and moist concrete that doesn’t have much time to dry out. Excess rain combined with humidity during April can cause concrete walkways, patios, sidewalks, and decks to deteriorate, crack, and sink.
While concrete can crack and deteriorate from exposure to moisture, soil erosion is another risk during April showers, which can cause concrete cracks. Soil has five layers: bedrock, which is solid rock beneath all other layers; pieces of rock and organic material; subsoil that contains minerals and deeper roots; topsoil, which has organic matter; and the humus layer, which contains animal matter and decomposed leaves. Excess rain during April can cause erosion, which washes away the topsoil and ultimately shifts the soil underneath, resulting in sinking and uneven concrete.
Dangers of Cracked/Unlevel Concrete
Neglecting to repair concrete goes beyond creating an eyesore – there are many dangers and hidden costs of neglecting concrete leveling. Below are some of the many dangers of failing to repair cracked and unlevel concrete:
- Legal ramifications
- Inaccessible areas
- Hinders business
- Trip hazard
Those with mobility challenges, children, the elderly, and the general public are at risk of serious injury from unlevel or cracked concrete. Luckily, polyjacking is the best and most permanent concrete leveling solution.
Concrete Repair: Why Polyjacking is the Best Choice
Polyjacking is a concrete leveling method that raises and lifts concrete by injecting expanding polyurethane foam beneath a sunken slab. Whether you need residential or commercial concrete repair, polyjacking is the best choice for many reasons:
It’s the Most Permanent Concrete Repair Method
While polyjacking can initially cost more than other concrete repair methods, it’ll end up costing you less in the long run because it’s the most permanent concrete repair method. Other concrete repair methods, such as mudjacking, require regular maintenance because they use materials that deteriorate and don’t fortify the soil. Polyjacking fortifies the soil under the slab, preventing it from shifting again.
It has Eco-Friendly Advantages
Polyjacking has several environmental benefits, including helping prevent soil erosion. Because it fortifies the soil, polyjacking will never cause erosion like other methods can. Polyurethane foam is also safe for the environment since it’s chemically inert, meaning it won’t release chemicals into the soil once it’s cured. It also creates less waste than concrete replacement and requires zero maintenance, saving on materials.
It’s Extremely Durable
No other concrete leveling technique can beat the long-lasting results of polyjacking. Because the polyurethane foam expands within minutes, it quickly raises the slab, filling voids beneath it, preventing further cracking. Mudjacking holds up for a few years, while polyjacking is designed to last, backed by a lifetime guarantee.
It’s Water-resistant
At Pro Polyjacking, one of our most FAQs is “Is polyjacking water-resistant”? Yes! Polyjacking is water-resistant and is the best concrete repair method for avoiding the negative effects of excess rainfall because it’s hydrophobic. This makes polyjacking ideal for homes and commercial properties in and around Kansas City, including waterfront properties. Because we have a rainy season that can bring heavy rainfalls, polyjacking is the perfect choice for its water-resistant properties.
Trust Pro Polyjacking, Kansas City’s Premier Concrete Leveling Company for over 30 Years
If you need your unlevel or cracked concrete repaired, hiring Pro Polyjacking is the best solution. We have over 30 years of industry experience and have been serving Kansas City for decades. We’re a woman and family-owned local business with positive reviews and thousands of satisfied customers. Below are some of our customer reviews:
Pro Polyjacking can help with all commercial and residential concrete leveling needs in and around Kansas City, including: residential concrete leveling, commercial and industrial concrete leveling, concrete sealing and cleaning, deep injection, joint and crack repair, and farm silo polyjacking. We hold all required licenses and insurance that protects our employees. We also offer a warranty on all our projects, ensuring our customers are left completely satisfied. Get started by requesting a quote today!