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 step in solving it is to determine what the problem is, and where. You can't see through concrete, so it isn't always easy to know what the state of the underlying layers is. Then again, some paving is so thick that it does not sound hollow when you walk on it.
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 the assessment has been made, the actual repair of the paving can begin. This relies on the simple principle of inserting new material at high pressure into the cavity, in order to fill it and level the hole in the surface. The material used is usually grouting, hence the alternative name for the process - pressure grouting. In some instances, structural foam is used, which expands in the cavity to fill it. This is known as foam leveling.
Sometimes, a large piece of concrete or slab moves out of position, perhaps through subsidence of the layers underneath it. It is then shifted back into position through a process known as slabjacking. Slabjacking uses the same principle as mudjacking - material is forced in under the slab, raising it back to its initial position.
A possible risk factor in the process of mudjacking is that sometimes the concrete is structurally unable to survive it and starts to break up. The mudjacking firm needs to inspect it first to ensure that this is not a risk. Also, mudjacked concrete is not necessarily going to stay repaired if the reason for the damage or collapse still exists.
It goes without saying that disintegrated or caved-in concrete is extremely dangerous and should always be mended as quickly as possible. Some paved surfaces are used by heavy vehicles or for heavy storage on a regular basis. Others serve as walkways for masses of pedestrians every day. Fractured or compromised concrete is even more tricky if you can't see what is happening underneath it. If you have any of these problems, or you suspect that they may exist, contact a mudjacking firm today to visit your premises and make an inspection.
The first step in solving it is to determine what the problem is, and where. You can't see through concrete, so it isn't always easy to know what the state of the underlying layers is. Then again, some paving is so thick that it does not sound hollow when you walk on it.
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 the assessment has been made, the actual repair of the paving can begin. This relies on the simple principle of inserting new material at high pressure into the cavity, in order to fill it and level the hole in the surface. The material used is usually grouting, hence the alternative name for the process - pressure grouting. In some instances, structural foam is used, which expands in the cavity to fill it. This is known as foam leveling.
Sometimes, a large piece of concrete or slab moves out of position, perhaps through subsidence of the layers underneath it. It is then shifted back into position through a process known as slabjacking. Slabjacking uses the same principle as mudjacking - material is forced in under the slab, raising it back to its initial position.
A possible risk factor in the process of mudjacking is that sometimes the concrete is structurally unable to survive it and starts to break up. The mudjacking firm needs to inspect it first to ensure that this is not a risk. Also, mudjacked concrete is not necessarily going to stay repaired if the reason for the damage or collapse still exists.
It goes without saying that disintegrated or caved-in concrete is extremely dangerous and should always be mended as quickly as possible. Some paved surfaces are used by heavy vehicles or for heavy storage on a regular basis. Others serve as walkways for masses of pedestrians every day. Fractured or compromised concrete is even more tricky if you can't see what is happening underneath it. If you have any of these problems, or you suspect that they may exist, contact a mudjacking firm today to visit your premises and make an inspection.
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