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Concrete slab repair is necessary to maintain the structural integrity of your home or business. Cracked concrete slabs can be caused by a variety of factors, including soil movement, water damage, and extreme temperatures. These cracks can lead to further damage and costly repairs if left unrepaired. Fortunately, there are several methods for repairing cracked concrete slabs that can help restore their strength and stability. If you are unsure of whether or not your issues are being caused by cracks in concrete, you can use our symptom checker to help you identify the precise source of your problem.
Common Causes of Cracked Concrete Slabs
Some of the most common causes of cracked concrete slabs and driveways include the following:
- Repeated Freezing and Thawing
- Too Much Weight (Extremely heavy vehicles or equipment)
- Tree Roots
- Heat Expansion
- Improper Installation
One of the chief issues to look at when it comes to cracked concrete slabs is soil movement, also known as settling. This occurs when the soil beneath the slab shifts due to moisture content or temperature changes. This can cause the slab to become uneven and eventually crack as it tries to adjust to the new conditions. Other causes include water damage from flooding or plumbing leaks, tree roots growing underneath the slab, and extreme temperatures that cause expansion and contraction of the material.
Repair Methods
There are several methods for repairing cracked concrete slabs, depending on the severity of the damage:
- Sealcoating/Sealant
- Liquid Crackfiller
- Remove and Replace Broken Concrete
Minor cracks can often be filled with a flexible sealant such as polyurethane caulk or epoxy resin. However, an actively moving and opening crack will not be kept closed by epoxies. The most major repair method would be using excavation to repair or replace large cracks or damaged sections of a concrete slab. Fortunately, there is another repair method that works for larger cracks but is also not as invasive as excavation. This method is only available from MoistureLoc.
How MoistureLoc Can Help
MoistureLoc offers an innovative solution for repairing cracked concrete slabs without needing excavation or other intrusive methods that require significant time and expense. The Concrete Crack Loc System uses carbon fiber stables to close concrete cracks permanently. When the soil moves and the crack attempts to re-open, the load is transferred directly to the carbon fiber staple, which locks the concrete together, preventing any additional movement. With the Concrete Crack Loc system, you can reinforce damaged concrete and avoid expensive or invasive excavation.
Benefits
The benefits of using MoistureLoc’s Concrete Crack Loc System are numerous:
- Quick install
- Immediately effective
- Affordable (no excavation required)
- Prevents future cracking
The Concrete Crack Loc System also helps maintain structural integrity by filling in any gaps created by existing cracks in your concrete slab surface area quickly and efficiently without having to replace entire sections at once, like traditional repair methods. All these advantages make MoistureLoc’s Concrete Crack Loc System an ideal choice for anyone looking for an effective way to repair their cracked concrete slabs without breaking their budget!
MoistureLoc is the leading provider of foundation repair services, including cracked concrete slabs and driveways in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Concrete Crack Loc System – Cracked Concrete Slab Repair
Some of the most common causes of cracked concrete slabs and driveways include the following:
- Repeated Freezing and Thawing
- Too Much Weight (Extremely heavy vehicles or equipment)
- Tree Roots
- Heat Expansion
- Improper Installation
One of the chief issues to look at when it comes to cracked concrete slabs is soil movement, also known as settling. This occurs when the soil beneath the slab shifts due to moisture content or temperature changes. This can cause the slab to become uneven and eventually crack as it tries to adjust to the new conditions. Other causes include water damage from flooding or plumbing leaks, tree roots growing underneath the slab, and extreme temperatures that cause expansion and contraction of the material.
