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Got Cracks?

Got Cracks?

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Water leakage on a wall or along the foundation can be a frightening situation. One may ask… How long has the water been in here? Do we have mold issues? What are our options for repair? How much will this cost? How much foundation damage has been caused? Who do I call to repair the cracks the right way the first time?

Water leakage on a wall or along the foundation can be a frightening situation. One may ask… How long has the water been in here? Do we have mold issues? What are our options for repair? How much will this cost? How much foundation damage has been caused? Who do I call to repair the cracks the right way the first time?

Not all repair companies are created equal in their experience, equipment, and customer service. Determining the most effective solution to a foundation or wall crack can be difficult and a solution is not a ‘one size fits all’ mentality. In fact, many factors are considered by the experts at PolyMagic before deciding on a solution. Those factors include the width and thickness of the crack and the surrounding area, foundation movement, and structural damage. There are two solutions that PolyMagic suggests to our customers: 

EPOXY

Epoxy injection should be used for cracks that need to be structurally repaired and serves more as a barrier that bonds and holds. Epoxies can add a great amount of strength to a foundation as they are known for their static condition. The epoxy injection process begins by cleaning the crack and the surrounding area of all debris. Injection ports are then inserted along the length of the crack. The epoxy is then injected through the ports until the crack is completely sealed.

POLYURETHANE RESIN

Polyurethane resins are known for their flexibility.  Depending on the size and mobility of the crack, the poly resin will move with the wall during expansion and contraction of the surrounding soils.  This specially formulated polyurethane can even be injected into actively leaking cracks, stopping water within minutes. The advantages include:

    • Flexibility
    • Sealing qualities of foundation walls
    • Eliminating air leaks
    • Repairing made from the interior
    • Stopping active leaks
    • Reducing humidity and water vapor permeation

4 Ways to Care for Concrete in Summer

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Concrete is a sturdy material that is perfect for garage floors, porches, stairs, patios, sidewalks or driveways on your property. However, summer brings on several weather elements that can cause damage to your concrete surfaces, so knowing these 4 ways to care for concrete in summer can help you. 

4 Ways to Care for Concretein Summer

The Kansas City summers range in such extreme cases of humidity, rain, very hot temperatures that both homeowners and business owners have to deal with the end results. The results with concrete can be new cracks or existing cracks widening. Concrete typically has the most issues in  cold winter weather, during the freeze/thaw cycle, but the warm temperatures and humidity can have the same effects. Both of these extreme weather elements are relevant in the Kansas City area, and our team at PolyMagic is here to help you. 

4 Ways to Care for Concrete in Summer

Way #1: New Concrete Projects

Ready to start a new project? Concrete flatwork services are available at PolyMagic and result in some amazing new living spaces around your home. This is one way to care for your concrete in summer… to expand it and create new projects. 

Way #2: Check Cracks Regularly 

As a homeowner and business owner, you should review your concrete cracks regularly. A crack will continue to widen and create uneven surfaces. Trip hazards can worsen quickly and cause you, as the homeowner or business owner, tens of thousands of dollars should anyone fall on them. 

Before summer ramps up, take the time to have an expert come out to review the cracks. PolyMagic is a KC-based concrete repair company that specializes in polyjacking. This is the most efficient and effective form of lifting concrete out there. The team at PolyMagic offers free estimates and as our 80+ 5-star reviews show, the crew is honest, effective and quick. 

Way #3: Concrete Cleaning

Just like the interior of your home or apartment building, cleaning should be prioritized to the exterior of your home as well. The concrete surfaces in the exterior include any of the following locations – sidewalks, driveways, garages, porches, patios, and stairs. An easy way to clean the concrete surfaces is to use a pressure washer, spray down the concrete to remove built-up dirt. Then, use a mixture of water and mild detergent to scrub down the entire surface using a scrub brush. After the mixture, do a final rinse of the concrete. 

Way #4: Weekly Maintenance 

A little shade cast on your concrete can go a long way when the sun is hot and the temperatures are rising. Direct sunlight can cause concrete to get extremely hot and develop cracks, but it can also cause stained concrete to fade over time. PolyMagic can help you mitigate the need to replace the concrete by filling and lifting by using the method of polyjacking. 

Are you ready to get a free quote on your uneven concrete surfaces? Reach out and we’ll get you on the schedule: 816-765-4800

 

Let’s explore 6 benefits of Polyjacking

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PolyMagic uses state of the art equipment to lift concrete using the best known method – expansive polyurethane foam, which is still interchanged with the term mudjacking. This innovative method is also referred to as polyjacking, poly leveling, or even poly foam, and requires the concrete slab to be raised by our expert team drilling holes through the top surface of the slab, then injecting high-density polyurethane foam into the holes to fill in voids and cracks. This is the most effective method of concrete lifting. Let’s explore 6 benefits of #Polyjacking!
6 Benefits of Polyjacking
 

Social Distancing and Home Repairs

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PolyMagic will continue to practice #socialdistancing with our #polyjacking and #concretelifting estimates. We are able to provide an estimate if your problem area does not have a barrier to access. After the tech visits the residence, he will email the bid, and call the resident to walk through the estimate details.

Now is a good time to get some of the items on your to-do list completed… ready for an estimate? Simply complete this form and we’ll reach out with available slots!

https://www.polymagic.net/request-a-quote/

Hear from our customers…

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Thank you to our loyal customers! It’s so amazing to hear the feedback from a recent project. Want to review more of our 70+ 5-star reviews? Click here! 

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Winterize Your Concrete – NOW!

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Do you have uneven concrete issues? Trip hazards? Let the experts at PolyMagic, KC’s leading polyjacking and concrete lifting experts, help you out. This is something you want to get under control before the winter thaw and freeze cycle worsens the issues. Residential or commercial! Driveways, stairs, porches, basement slabs, pool slabs, sidewalks, and more! Click below to watch the latest video from PolyMagic!

Summer To-Do Lists

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Are you ready to check another ‘to-do’ task off your list? Let our team of experts help you repair your uneven concrete. Sidewalks, driveways, stairs, garage approaches, patios, basements, and more! Let our crew bring your trip hazards up to par and ensure your property looks aesthetically pleasing.
 

Check out our quoter tool, which allows you to upload project pictures so we can provide a more accurate (and quicker) quote for you. Saves you time and brings more convenience to you!

Effective Way to Lift Concrete Slab Floors

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When it comes to home repairs and concrete unevenness, it’s key to find an effective way to lift concrete slab floors, without a costly, timely, and ineffective procedure. The need to find an experienced company that has done extensive and successful concrete slab lifting is crucial. PolyMagic, a leading concrete lifting company in the Kansas City area, recommends finding a skilled company to use poly-leveling technology for in-home repairs.

Tripping hazards within the concrete in your home are not only dangerous for others, but can also be costly if handled incorrectly by a contractor. Cracks and uneven concrete are typically found within your concrete slab floors, and can be in the hard-to-reach areas. In addition to the appearance and safety issues, your home loses value when you decide to sell. 

Recommending Polyjacking as an Effective Way to Lift Concrete Slab FloorsEffective Way to Lift Concrete Slab Floors

PolyMagic has several reasons they recommend poly leveling as the most effective method of lifting. The first reason is that the polyurethane machine only needs to very small area to drill a hole into and get the job done.  PolyMagic’s polyurethane foam method uses the concrete slab as a means of delivering poly foams that raise concrete, fill voids, and stabilize soils. A 5/8” hole is strategically drilled through the slab into the subgrade. Then, a tapered delivery port is installed into the hole. The injection gun is connected to the port, releasing polyurethane material through the port and slab. Expansion of the material occurs within seconds, raising the concrete.

The second reason that utilizing poly is an effective way to lift concrete slab floors is the clean work area. The poly holes are very small, and the mess is very minimal.

The last thing you want inside of your home is a huge mud trail and equipment needed to perform mudjacking. This is not the ideal situation for an in-home project, and some mudjacking companies even refuse to complete work inside of a residence because of the mess. The poly leveling allows experienced companies to come into your home, and even in the tightest areas, perform the lift needed without the heavy equipment, dust/debris, or multiple-person crews running in and out of your house. At PolyMagic, our experienced technician drills a few penny-size holes through the sunken slab in each of the affected rooms. He then pulls in a hose from a box truck parked in the driveway of the home, and injects the polyurethane solution. The solution spreads under the slab until it begins to expand. The foam gradually raises the slab to its original level position.

Related: Explore the Main Differences in Mudjacking vs. Polyjacking

The third reason for utilizing poly as an effective way to lift concrete slab floors is cost effectiveness, and time, which essentially go hand and hand. Utilizing polyjacking, instead of concrete repair, in the slab floor situations saves over 33%. The surface is able to be used/walked on immediately after the polyurethane has been completed. Read the additional benefits of polyjacking.

Talk to your local expert team at PolyMagic to find out if this is the right solution for your home – click here to receive a quote

As a leader in concrete raising and leveling in the Kansas City, central Missouri, and NE Kansas areas, the PolyMagic team has over 60 years combined experience within the construction industry. PolyMagic was initially established to address concrete lifting issues within basement floors, and has since expanded to cover problems areas including:  

  • Basement Floors
  • Concrete Steps
  • Driveways
  • Foundation Slabs
  • Garage Floors
  • Patios
  • Pool Slabs
  • Porches
  • Sidewalks
  • Slab Homes