|
Engineered Concrete Lifting Consultants & Equipment are pioneers in the Concrete Slabjacking/Mudjacking and Foundation Piering industry - having been in the business for over 28 years.
Another important fact is that we are certified by the AMPGA. The American Pressure Grouting & Mudjacking Association was originated to provide the elite in the field an opportunity to prove to the public that it's members meet or exceed the strict requirements set forth by American Pressure Grouting & Mudjacking Association.
Before deciding on, or contracting with, a Mudjacking or Foundation Piering company, please consider this carefully: The American Pressure Grouting & Mudjacking Association (AMPGA) will only accept the experienced, sincere, honest, and financially stable individuals or companies. This policy is enforced for the protection of our trade and our customers.
Before we recommend a repair method, we first determine what is causing the distress. The professionals at ECL will examine moldings and trim boards, mortar joints in brick veneer, and windows in low areas for clues. We also take note of recent weather. Unusually dry or wet weather can cause problems in the underlying soil.
The most commonly used method of correcting smaller slabs of sunken concrete, such as residential slabs, driveways, sidewalks, swimming pool decks, etc. is slabjacking.
Slabjacking is done by pumping a cement grout through small, strategically-located holes in the concrete slab. Once in place, the grout solidifies into a dense concrete mass and provides a competent bearing for the concrete slab.
Foundation Piering involves the use of strategically placed mechanical jacks to lift the settled beam to grade. The beam must be raised carefully to avoid further or unnecessary damage. Once raised, the beam is held to elevation by a specially designed spread footing and pier.
|