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Reasons Why Your Driveway Concrete Cracks

Reasons Why Your Driveway Concrete Cracks

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Reasons Why Your Driveway Concrete Cracks

This winter has been extraordinarily wintery for Kansas City. Aside from the ice, snow and sleet, the temperatures have been below freezing an abnormally longer amount of time than normal. This is the perfect mixture for driveway concrete sinking and cracking. Needless to say, if you have existing cracks in your concrete and as the Kansas City weather brings ice that makes for a challenging combination. A correlation happens when wet weather seeps into the concrete cracks, the water then freezes and the concrete cracks grow bigger and bigger, becoming trip hazards. 

The cracking of your driveway concrete doesn’t necessarily happen overnight. The process is gradual, but can worsen quickly in winter due to the concrete expanding and shrinking with the changes in moisture and temperature. When water turns to ice, it can expand almost 10% more in volume than its liquid amount. In the concrete industry, that is a significant change and can cause significant problems.

 It’s important to consult with a knowledgable concrete repair or concrete lifting company because not all utilize the most effective means of lifting – polyjacking. Although some people still refer to the process as mudjacking, a company similar to PolyMagic uses an advanced and state of the art process called polyjacking. The process uses polyurethane injections, which are much lighter than the grout mixture used in mudjacking, and the holes drilled are a nearly invisible 5/8 inch hole! 

The American Concrete Institute addresses concrete cracking: “Even with the best floor designs and proper construction, it is unrealistic to expect crack-free and curl-free floors. Consequently, every owner should be advised by both the designer and contractor that it is normal to expect some amount of cracking and curling on every project, and that such an occurrence does not necessarily reflect adversely on either the adequacy of the floor’s design or the quality of its construction.”

PolyMagic will provide a stable and accurate solution to your concrete repair needs around the Kansas City, NE Kansas, and central Missouri areas. The PolyMagic team is experienced, knowledgeable, and solutions-based, and wants to respect your time. A new quoting tool was implemented on the PolyMagic website, https://www.polymagic.net/request-a-quote/, that allows you to upload pictures of your project so our team can provide an accurate estimate within a timely manner, all while allowing you to proceed with your daily routine!

Daycare Playground Concrete Repair

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Check out this before and after at a daycare in the Kansas City area that PolyMagic just completed. Uneven concrete is a tripping hazard, so the playground at this childcare needed to be brought up to a safe surface.

Do you have an uneven driveway, sidewalk, porch, basement, garage or concrete stairs? Ready for a free quote? Get started today!

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Advantages of Mudjacking

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Advantages of MudjackingWhen it comes to concrete repair, many homeowners interchange the terminology between mudjacking and polyjacking. Let’s take a look at the process of both, and focus in on the advantages of mudjacking.

Polyjacking utilizes polyurethane injections, which are much lighter than the grout mixture used in mudjacking. Concrete slabs settle due to a void underneath them.

Mudjacking is a process that raises and levels sunken concrete, eliminating the need for concrete replacement. Mudjacking utilizes a grout mix of mudjacking is inserted between the soil and the concrete slab. The process begins by drilling a 1 5/8 “diameter hole(s) through the top of the existing concrete. (The holes are the diameter of a Snapple bottle cap.) The number of holes and their placement depends on the size of the piece to be raised. A mud slurry is pumped into the hole(s) in the concrete. The hydraulic pressure raises up the concrete until it is at the desired level. After the concrete is raised, the hole(s) is plugged with a foam plug, the concrete surface is cleaned, the foam plug(s) is pushed down, and the hole(s) is filled with concrete. The shear weight of the mixture can cause additional settlement. Polyurethane weighs 250 to 300 pounds less per yard then traditional mudjacking material.

If you are considering concrete replacement, and are unsure which form best suits your needs, PolyMagic can assist by assessing your situation. You are able to upload some pictures of your problem areas to the quoter form, and we can review, assess and provide a free quote to you. Get started by clicking here to begin the short quote form.

Let’s explore the advantages of mudjacking. 

#1 Cost Savings
The first and main advantage is the cost savings. Mudjacking is generally 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of concrete replacement.

#2: Minimal Disturbance
Our experienced team can finish most jobs in a matter of hours in a single day. The mudjacking process does not require disturbance to existing landscaping. In contrast, replacement is a lengthy procedure. It requires demolishing and removing the existing concrete, recreating the concrete bed, and pouring. New concrete takes days to cure and dry before use.

#3: Experience
The process of mudjacking requires several experienced employees, heavy materials and equipment to complete a project.When determining the most effective method of repairing concrete, trust the experts. Not all concrete repair companies are created equal, so it’s important to rely on an experienced company, like Kansas City area’s PolyMagic. 

#4; Consistency
Another advantage of mudjacking is that the concrete will not be mismatched, as it would with replacement concrete. The concrete will remain consistent with the same color and texture as the original.

#5: Ecofriendly Solution
Mudjacking is a green alternative to replacement concrete. The amount of energy used to produce cement (the main ingredient in concrete replacment) is

#6: Increase in Property Value
Uneven concrete is not only unsightly, it also creates a tripping hazard. When you choose to raise existing concrete, you also eliminate the need to match color and pattern with the non-damaged sections.

Related: Check out this list of questions to ask a concrete leveling company Questions to Ask a Concrete Leveling Company

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
  • Patio
  • Pool Slabs
  • Porches
  • Sidewalks
  • Slab Homes

Are you ready for a quote? Simply fill out this form, and a rep will be in contact within the same business day.  www.polymagic.net/request-a-quote/

Cold Weather and Concrete Repairs

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As the Midwest weather begins to change in preparation of colder temperatures, PolyMagic continues to see the correlation between cold weather and concrete repairs. Homes, apartment complexes, buildings, and businesses have concrete surfaces that are exposed to all weather elements, specifically cold weather. The exposure of varying temperatures and moisture can cause additional concrete cracking from frozen water expanding the pores of the concrete.  As a result of the cyclical freezing and thawing of the rain, snow, and sleet rupturing concrete is very common in the Kansas City area.  

Another factor to consider when looking at Cold Weather and Concrete Repairs is that Midwestern winters can bring ice, which is commonly combated with de-icing chemicals. The chemicals can cause concrete to flake and break off into chunks. The concrete crumbling can worsen uneven concrete and tripping hazards. Many areas of Kansas City homes and businesses can be affected by the settlement and shifting, including driveways, sidewalks, garage floors, steps, basements, pool slabs, foundation slabs, and more. 

Cold Weather and Concrete Repairs

There are many concrete repair companies within the Kansas City area, but not all specialize in polyjacking ,which is a process of injecting high-density polyurethane foam into the concrete. This is a more cost-effective solution compared to mudjacking, and can have many additional benefits. Continue reading about the main differences in mudjacking vs polyjacking. Polyjacking, or poly leveling, is the most effective form of concrete repair. The key to polyjacking is to do your research on companies that are reputable, honest, and experienced.

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.

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 thousands and thousands of dollars in in-home instances. After the poly leveling is complete, the surface is able to be used/walked on. Read the additional benefits of polyjacking.

PolyMagic will provide a stable and accurate solution to your concrete repair needs around the Kansas City, NE Kansas, and central Missouri areas. The PolyMagic team is experienced, knowledgeable, and solutions-based, and wants to respect your time. A new quoting tool was implemented on the PolyMagic website, https://www.polymagic.net/request-a-quote/, that allows you to upload pictures of your project so our team can provide an accurate estimate within a timely manner, all while allowing you to proceed with your daily routine!

Concrete Repair Quotes to Save You Time

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PolyMagic continues to push the envelope, and this time it’s a tool that benefits you… Concrete Repair Quotes to Save You Time. PolyMagic wants to save you time, money and frustration, so we’ve implemented a new estimate tool on our website that allows you to upload project pictures. This allows our team to review the pictures and assess the project, so we can call you with the correct information. Your time is valuable, and we aim to respect it as much as possible. Get started on a quote today, but before you do, take some pictures of your problem area. Consider taking pictures of the full project scope, and some additional close-up pictures. The more pictures, the better when we’re trying to quote your project. We look forward to working with you!
 

Concrete Repair Quotes to Save You Time

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

 

Mudjacking and Polyjacking Company

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As a leading mudjacking and polyjacking company within the Kansas City and NE Kansas area, PolyMagic has outlined the benefits of poly leveling when comparing to mudjacking. When you begin searching for a reputable concrete repair company, it’s imperative that you know the right questions to ask.  Check out this article on  Questions to Ask a Concrete Leveling Company. In the meantime, be sure you have completed your due diligence in learning about the difference in mudjacking and polyjacking. This is important to truly understand the benefits that polyjacking can have for your uneven concrete surfaces including: basements, foundation slabs, concrete steps, driveways, garage floors, patios, pool slabs, porches, sidewalks, and slab homes. 

  • Cost Effective– Concrete raising is typically about 33% less than replacing the same concrete. Ultimately, the cost of raising or stabilizing concrete is a direct reflection of how much leveling material the project will require.
  • Time– Ready to use immediately.
  • Clean Work Environment– No concrete or grout splatter and no wash down needed.
  • Smaller Holes– Polyurethane concrete raising drills a nearly invisible 5/8 inch hole and the process calls for considerably fewer holes than traditional mudjacking. When finished, minimal patchwork is needed.
  • Lightweight– This material will never lose density. It is permanent and weighs only about 2 pounds per cubic foot. Compared to traditional mudjacking that weighs about 100 pounds per cubic foot.
  • Green– Polyurethane is environmentally friendly. It consists of 39-49% renewable and recycled materials.

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Main Differences in Mudjacking vs. Polyjacking

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When someone needs an area of concrete repaired, it’s important to know the main differences in mudjacking vs. polyjacking, so you can speak and understand the lingo. When determining the most effective method of repairing concrete, trust the experts. Not all concrete repair companies are created equal, so it’s important to rely on an experienced company, like Kansas City area’s PolyMagic. See the below illustration demonstrating the difference between the sheer volume needed to repair the same area when using mudjacking vs. polyjacking.

Main Differences in Mudjacking vs. Polyjacking

Mudjacking has many benefits within the concrete repair industry, however when compared with polyjacking, one of the main differences in mudjacking vs. polyjacking is that mudjacking takes 5.5 times the volume of mud to repair the exact same area when using poly. Here’s a recent article with additional differences in mudjacking and polyjacking, which you may find helpful. 

In addition, mudjacking requires several experienced employees, heavy materials and equipment to complete a project. Polyjacking can be completed by a single experienced employee, with the polyurethane equipment confined in a single work van.

PolyMagic has the ability to transport all of the required equipment in a confined Ford transit van. The two tanks needed to complete the polyjacking process are only 35-inches tall x 24″ wide!

The polyjacking process has a huge difference in the overall equipment, materials and man power needed to perform a job. Less mess, more efficient results and accuracy. We hope you understand some of the main differences in mudjacking vs. polyjacking when it comes to your next concrete project needing repair. If you have any questions, reach out to the Kansas City leading experts in the industry, PolyMagic – 816-765-4800. 

Are you ready to get a quick quote on repairing concrete stairs, or other projects? Submit your information, upload a photo of the project, and we’ll be in touch ASAP! 

Case Study: Residential Concrete Garage

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PolyMagic is Kansas City’s concrete lifting experts, and recently finished a project for a residential concrete garage. See the below case study! 

Case Study: Residential Concrete Garage

Are you ready to get a quick quote on repairing concrete stairs, or other projects? Submit your information, upload a photo of the project, and we’ll be in touch ASAP! 

Repairing Concrete Stairs

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When searching for an experienced concrete repair company in the Kansas City area, consider PolyMagic’s efficient and innovative solution to repairing concrete stairs. For over 50 years in the construction industry, PolyMagic has extensive experience with concrete repair on the following: patios, pool slabs, porches, sidewalks, slab homes, basement floors, concrete steps, driveways, foundation slabs, and garage floors.

The below case study illustrates an example of a residence within the Kansas City area on solutions for repairing concrete stairs, which were causing a tripping hazard. Other mudjacking companies suggested the homeowner go with a complete concrete repair (quoting over $4,000) but PolyMagic suggested otherwise. As the only company with the technology and experience to repair this concrete, PolyMagic completed polyjacking and leveling at the residence in only half a day, at just under $1,400. The finished product shows the stairs looking brand new, completely safe, and sturdy. Are you ready to get a quick quote on repairing concrete stairs, or other projects? Submit your information, upload a photo of the project, and we’ll be in touch ASAP! 

 

Case Study on Repairing Concrete Stairs

Repairing Concrete Stairs