Slab Foundation Problems
Having a very stable and level slab will ensure the life of the foundation of any building or home, and is a necessity for any structure. There are a couple of different trusted methods to ensure that a slab is well supported, and supported for extended periods of time. Some wonder as to why a slab might need added support, or need support in general, and the causes range from cracks in the slab, to the ground shifting beneath the slab, to unevenness over time from pressure coming from on top of the slab.
One way of ensuring a safe slab and foundation is by using a floor slab support type system. Helical anchors will be installed along the floor slab, and then the floor will actually be completely raised to where everything is sitting level. It is raised properly and safely by a mechanical jack, and then kept in place by firm strata. After this raising process has occurred, cement is poured in the necessary areas to ensure everything is supported correctly, and that this support will last a long time. This process can even be warranted for life if you get it done by a professional company that takes pride in their work.
Another popular method of supporting a slab foundation is used if there are cracks or unevenness in the foundation itself. This method is called pressure grouting, and it differs from using a slab raising type system. What this process entails is that special grout-like cement is forced under the sunken part of the concrete or slab to ensure that it goes back to being level again. The reason while people use this process is that it is very affordable, and better option than replacement, and can be done in a very timely manner, making it much more plausible then total replacement of the slab or foundation.
There are many different needs to why someone needs to reinforce the support to their foundation or slab, or why they should do it quickly.
When it comes to the foundation of a home, ensuring the slab is up kept is paramount to safety. When it comes to driveways and sidewalks, you do not want a slab to get too off level, or let it sink too much, because eventually it will be non repairable, and will need to be replaced. Slab support is simply a much more affordable option and method in to making sure your slab is level and safe rather then totally replacing it.