Any paving usually has supporting layers of material underneath for strength and to keep it level. Pavers typically use compacted soil and gravel for this purpose. But sometimes these layers disappear over time, and the rigid concrete remains above, unsupported. The paved surface then develops a hollow area, or cracks into pieces and collapses. Companies who perform mudjacking Colorado Springs CO can solve this issue for you.
The first question in addressing this issue is the detection of the problem. Because concrete is opaque, detection can sometimes require experience. Pedestrians passing over the paved surface are not always going to know what is going on underneath it. Where the concrete is very thick, it might not even sound hollow.
None of this solves the problem, though. If a large truck parks on the compromised area, or something heavy is put down there, the surface might unexpectedly collapse. This can happen even where the surface has been reliable for many years, such as in a parking bay. You should try to determine whether you have such areas in your paving as soon as possible.
Of course, where the concrete has already collapsed, the problem is there for all to see. Once the damage has reached that stage, all that needs to be done is to determine the extent of the cavity under the concrete. A mudjacking company can easily do this, and also tell you about other problems that they may have identified.
Once they have completed their inspection, they can start the repair work. This is a simple process. All they do is to pump new material into the empty space under the concrete. This is done at high pressure. The material is a type of grouting, so the process is known as pressure grouting. The grouting fills the empty space and levels the opening in the surface. Where expanding structural foam is used, the process is known as foam leveling.
Another process that is used is slabjacking. This is essentially the same as mudjacking, except that it is used specifically to restore a sunken piece of concrete to its original position. For example, where the material underneath the piece or slab has disappeared over time, new material is pumped underneath to raise it up to where it used to be.
Where concrete has become damaged or moved out of position, it may do so again due to the same cause once it has been jacked or repaired. However, the repair firm can advise you as to whether this is a risk. Also, mudjacking can sometimes cause the concrete to fracture if it is weak enough, so the firm should also advise you on the possibility of this.
Needless to say, collapsed, broken or hollow concrete paving is hazardous and should be repaired. Concrete surfaces sometimes have to sustain heavy weights, such as vehicles or stored goods, or they are used by large numbers of pedestrians. Weakened, cracked or unsupported paving is especially dangerous where it is impossible to see what is under the surface of the concrete. Speak to a mudjacking firm today about your broken or suspect paving.
The first question in addressing this issue is the detection of the problem. Because concrete is opaque, detection can sometimes require experience. Pedestrians passing over the paved surface are not always going to know what is going on underneath it. Where the concrete is very thick, it might not even sound hollow.
None of this solves the problem, though. If a large truck parks on the compromised area, or something heavy is put down there, the surface might unexpectedly collapse. This can happen even where the surface has been reliable for many years, such as in a parking bay. You should try to determine whether you have such areas in your paving as soon as possible.
Of course, where the concrete has already collapsed, the problem is there for all to see. Once the damage has reached that stage, all that needs to be done is to determine the extent of the cavity under the concrete. A mudjacking company can easily do this, and also tell you about other problems that they may have identified.
Once they have completed their inspection, they can start the repair work. This is a simple process. All they do is to pump new material into the empty space under the concrete. This is done at high pressure. The material is a type of grouting, so the process is known as pressure grouting. The grouting fills the empty space and levels the opening in the surface. Where expanding structural foam is used, the process is known as foam leveling.
Another process that is used is slabjacking. This is essentially the same as mudjacking, except that it is used specifically to restore a sunken piece of concrete to its original position. For example, where the material underneath the piece or slab has disappeared over time, new material is pumped underneath to raise it up to where it used to be.
Where concrete has become damaged or moved out of position, it may do so again due to the same cause once it has been jacked or repaired. However, the repair firm can advise you as to whether this is a risk. Also, mudjacking can sometimes cause the concrete to fracture if it is weak enough, so the firm should also advise you on the possibility of this.
Needless to say, collapsed, broken or hollow concrete paving is hazardous and should be repaired. Concrete surfaces sometimes have to sustain heavy weights, such as vehicles or stored goods, or they are used by large numbers of pedestrians. Weakened, cracked or unsupported paving is especially dangerous where it is impossible to see what is under the surface of the concrete. Speak to a mudjacking firm today about your broken or suspect paving.
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