COMMERCIAL CONCRETE LIFTING & LEVELLING
When a concrete surface loses its ability to provide safe, stable support due to settlement issues, it’s important to address the problem quickly. Rather than demolishing the concrete slab, consider the benefits of polymer-based solutions, an innovative and efficient alternative to traditional concrete remediation methods like mud-jacking, piering (link to blog), concrete grinding, and or full concrete replacement.
Polymer solutions rely on high-strength mixtures that expand beneath concrete slabs to fill voids, stabilize weak soils, and lift the concrete. These versatile solutions can be customized to meet the needs of any commercial, industrial, or municipal project, no matter the size or complexity.
At PURLIFT®, we specialize in a range of polymer injection techniques that can restore sunken concrete throughout Québec and Southeastern Ontario. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced technicians and learn how polymer solutions can offer a fast, durable, and cost-effective remedy for your concrete and soil-related issues.
BENEFITS OF POLYMER SOLUTIONS VS. TRADITIONAL CONCRETE REPAIR METHODS
HIGH LOAD CAPACITY
The lifting power comes from the expansion of the polyurethane, enabling it to support much larger loads than methods like mud-jacking, which rely on hydraulic pressure under the slab.
PRECISION
The controlled expansion allows for precise lifting, ensuring that slabs are raised accurately to their original level without over-lifting or damaging the surrounding area.
WATERPROOF
Since polymer materials are water resistant, they will not wash out over time, providing long-term protection against moisture infiltration and helping to seal cracks in the concrete.
NON-INVASIVE
Polymer injection is a non-invasive process that requires minimal disruption. The equipment used is compact and can access tight spaces, making it faster and cleaner than other methods like concrete grinding, which can be noisy, messy, and disruptive.
QUICK CURE TIME
Unlike traditional methods like mud-jacking, which can take days to cure, polyurethane cures quickly—often in as little as 15 minutes—allowing heavy traffic to return to the area almost immediately.
LIGHTWEIGHT
Polyurethane is much lighter than traditional fill materials, which means there is minimal added weight on the underlying soil. This helps to avoid further stress to an already-weakened substrate, ensuring longer-lasting stability.
APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER SOLUTIONS FOR CONCRETE LIFTING
Concrete stabilization is ideal for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, including:
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SLAB LIFTING FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Polyurethane injection is effective for lifting sunken slabs in warehouses, factories, and other commercial structures. The expansive polyurethane fills voids and raises the concrete back to its original position, restoring stability and helping prevent further settlement.
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VOID FILLING
After lifting a concrete slab, polymer materials can be used to fill voids beneath the slab for the purpose of stabilization, ensuring full support and helping to prevent future settling. Void filling techniques and materials are also available to address sinkholes, abandoned mines, and empty spaces around well or tunnel casings.
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CONCRETE RAISING FOR ROADS, BRIDGES, HIGHWAYS, RAILROADS, AND RUNWAYS
When concrete surfaces like roads and runways sink, they pose serious safety hazards. Polymer injection allows for rapid repairs, as the injected material cures quickly—often reaching 90% of its strength in less than an hour—so the area can be reopened to traffic almost immediately.
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COMMERCIAL IN-GROUND POOL REPAIR
If the soil beneath an inground pool becomes unstable, the combined weight of the water and concrete can cause it to sink or tilt. Polymer injection can lift the pool and the deck back into position while reinforcing the load-bearing capacity of the soil beneath it.
COMMERCIAL USES FOR POLYMER SOLUTIONS
Polymer injection services are ideal for a variety of commercial settings, including:
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Warehouse Floors
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Grain Silos
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Industrial and Shop Floors
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Parking Lots and Parking Garages
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Gravel & Asphalt Roads
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Decommissioned Pipes and Mineshafts
CONTACT US TODAY
If you have sunken or damaged concrete on your commercial property, PURLIFT® offers polymer-based solutions for a lasting fix. Contact us today for an on-site consultation and a free estimate on polymer concrete lifting and levelling services throughout Québec and Southeastern Ontario.