Commercial – Industrial Slab & Concrete Repair
The photos in the graphic to the right depict two nightmare scenarios that no commercial – industrial property owner or manager wants to endure:
- A Collapsed Slab
- Cracked Concrete
Gound Consolidation Services can repair slabs in danger of collapse, lift sunken slabs, and repair cracked concrete. The state of the art polyurethane, polyurea and epoxies we use allow us to offer you the following advantages:
- No Excavation
- No Demolition in Most Cases
- Clean, Fast, and Environmentally Friendly
- No Heavy Equipment Required
- No Permitting Required in Most Cases
Problems
Settled Slabs Cause…
- Damage to Material Handling Equipment & Loads
- Uneven/Unsafe Racking & Shelving
- Slab Joint Damage (Spalls)
- Trip Hazards & Litigation Risk
Concrete Cracks Cause…
- Slab Deterioration Over Time
- Rocking/Moving Slabs
- Damage to Material Handling Equipment & Loads
- Trip Hazards & Litigation Risk
Solutions
Stabilizing & Lifting Slabs:
Slabs are stabilized and leveled with high strength polyurethane resin. In optimal conditions, slabs can often be lifted to within 1/8” of their original level. Polyurethane slab lifting is much more efficient and a lot less expensive than demolishing and replacing the slab or structure.
Repairing Cracks:
Cracks are repaired with epoxy or polyurethane mortar. The mortar protects the edges of the joints from further chipping and spalling while absorbing the impact of hard-wheeled traffic (forklifts and pallet jacks).
Rebuilding Joint Nosings:
(Spall Repair)
Chipped joint edges, or “spalls”, are removed and the concrete is cut to a 90° angle. The joint nosings are then rebuilt with high-strength polyurethane or epoxy.
Filling Joints:
Deterioration of original joint filler can be repaired with high-strength polyurea. After any chipped edges or spalls are repaired, the deteriorated joints are thoroughly cleaned out. Polyurea is pumped in and then shaved to be level with the surface. The polyurea is tack free within two minutes and traffic ready in an hour. It protects the joints from further deterioration and protects the joint nosings from further damage.
The Ground Penetrating Radar Advantage
What Dangers Lurk Beneath Your Valuable Structures?
The Deep Look wireless ground penetrating radar system uses a patent pending unique triple frequency antenna design to create the most accurate image possible of the area beneath your valuable structures. Conventional single frequency antenna GPR systems cannot deliver the same level of clarity. Ground Consolidation Services will use the Deep Look GPR to take remove all uncertainty and take the guesswork out of the diagnostic process. A crystal clear understanding of the problem provides the best foundation for accurate, durable and lasting repairs.
Free Site Evaluation & Job Estimate
The Deep Look wireless ground penetrating radar system uses a patent pending unique triple frequency antenna design to create the most accurate image possible of the area beneath your valuable structures. Conventional single frequency antenna GPR systems cannot deliver the same level of clarity. Ground Consolidation Services will use the Deep Look GPR to take remove all uncertainty and take the guesswork out of the diagnostic process. A crystal clear understanding of the problem provides the best foundation for accurate, durable and lasting repairs.
GCS recently repaired a cracked and slightly sunken unstable slab at a large warehouse in an industrial print shop. Their warehouse crew is constantly moving heavy rolls of paper around via forklift. Unstable soil caused slab damage right in the middle of a very busy section in the middle of the floor, where four separate slabs intersected.