Why Does Concrete Crack, Settle and Deteriorate?
Concrete is durable, but it's constantly exposed to conditions that can cause damage over time. Water can absorb into porous concrete and the soil beneath it, 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, raising the potential for additional damage.
Protecting your concrete means addressing these problems at the source, not just improving how the surface looks.
Symptoms
Signs Your Concrete Needs Repair and Protection
Concrete damage shows up in different ways depending on what’s happening to the concrete itself, the soil beneath it and how much moisture and weather exposure it receives. Some signs may look cosmetic at first, while others can affect drainage, safety or the long-term condition of the slab.
Signs it may be time to repair and protect your concrete include:
- Cracked concrete or cracks that are widening
- Sinking, settled or uneven slabs
- Gaps or deteriorating joints between slabs
- Standing water on or around concrete
- Pitting, spalling or other surface deterioration
- Stains or discoloration
Our Concrete Repair and Protection Solutions
For Sinking, Settled and Uneven Concrete
Concrete Leveling
Sunken concrete rarely has to be replaced. PolyLevel® uses a lightweight polyurethane foam injected beneath the slab to fill voids and lift settled concrete toward its original position. The process can be used on driveways, sidewalks, patios and other concrete surfaces with less disruption than traditional replacement.
For Cracks, Gaps and Unsealed Joints
Concrete Caulking
Cracks and open joints create a path for water to reach the soil beneath your concrete, where washout and soil movement can contribute to settlement. NexusPro® is a flexible concrete sealant used to close cracks and joints in concrete while withstanding changing temperatures and weather exposure.
For Porous, Weather-Exposed Concrete
Concrete Sealing
Concrete is porous, letting water and other contaminants soak into the surface and contribute to deterioration over time. SealantPro® penetrates the concrete and permanently bonds with it, which helps protect concrete against moisture, chemicals and the damaging effects of repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
For Worn, Stained or Outdated Concrete
Concrete Coatings
After necessary concrete repairs have been completed, a coating or resurfacing system can give the surface a new look while adding another layer of protection. Depending on the system chosen, coatings can update residential and commercial driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks and other concrete surfaces with decorative finishes designed to withstand everyday use and weather exposure.
Benefits of Concrete Repair and Protection
Why Repair Concrete Instead of Replacing It?
Tearing out and replacing damaged concrete doesn’t always fix what caused the problem in the first place. If underlying soil conditions, water intrusion or unsealed joints aren’t addressed, new concrete can develop the same problems over time.
If the existing concrete is still repairable, repairing it is often less expensive and causes less disruption than tearing out and replacing the slab. Concrete repair can take on settlement, cracks, open joints and other weak points while preserving the concrete you already have.
What To Expect
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