How to Increase the Safety of your Sidewalks with Concrete Leveling

If you’ve been noticing that your sidewalks are starting to crack and become uneven, it’s time to take action. A Vancouver poly leveling service like Quantum industrial solutions can help restore your sidewalks and walkways to their former glory, making them safe for your family, your guests, your customers, and pedestrians once again.

Poly leveling using polyurethane foam is a great choice for concrete leveling because it is eco-friendly and incredibly durable. In this blog post, we’ll talk about what poly leveling is and how it’s done. We’ll also discuss the factors that can cause sidewalks to become cracked and uneven, and why this is a safety hazard. Finally, we’ll talk about why investing in poly leveling for the sidewalks and walkways around your home or commercial business is a great idea.

Quantum industrial solutions of Vancouver offers expert void filling, residential concrete lifting, and commercial concrete lifting service throughout the region. We work with customers on jobs of all sizes, so contact us today to talk through your needs.

Understanding Poly Leveling

At Quantum industrial solutions, we use polyurethane foam to level concrete surfaces like sidewalks. This eco-friendly and durable material is perfect for concrete leveling because it can fill in cracks and unevenness, creating a smooth surface that is safe for pedestrians. Polyurethane foam is also great for concrete leveling because it dries quickly, so you won’t have to wait long for your sidewalks to be ready for use again.

The poly leveling process is relatively simple. First, we drill small holes in the affected concrete using an industrial concrete drill. Next, we slowly inject polyurethane foam into the concrete through these holes. The polyurethane foam gently expands to fill in any cracks or voids in the concrete. We continue adding polyurethane foam until the concrete has raised, creating a level surface. Finally, we patch any holes that were drilled and clean up the site. That’s it! Your sidewalks will be safe for use again in no time.

Why Sidewalks Become Uneven

There are several factors that can cause concrete sidewalks and walkways to become cracked and uneven. The first is settling. Concrete is extremely heavy and puts enormous pressure on the soil underneath it. Add the weight of people walking on the concrete surface and the concrete will settle and push down on the soil under it even more. When concrete settles, it does not necessarily settle evenly, which can lead to cracks and sloping.

A benefit of using polyurethane foam to level concrete is that it will not place much added weight on the soil underneath. This helps concrete that has been poly leveled stay even for years, even decades, to come.

The freeze-thaw cycles during tough Vancouver winters are another factor that causes concrete to become uneven. Concrete is almost always supported by soil. When soil becomes saturated with water and freezes, it expands, moving any concrete it’s supporting. When the water thaws and drains away, the soil contracts again, leaving a void between itself and the concrete that can lead to cracking, sinking, and sloping.

Why Poly Leveling is So Important for Sidewalks & Walkways

Cracked and broken concrete sidewalks and walkways are not only unsightly, they can also be dangerous. Cracks and unevenness in concrete surfaces can trip pedestrians and cause them to fall. In some cases, these falls can result in serious injuries or even death. In winter, ice can exacerbate the tripping hazard of a cracked or uneven sidewalk. Whether you’re a homeowner or a commercial business owner, the last thing you want is someone injuring themselves on your property. That’s why it’s so important to invest in concrete leveling when you notice cracks and unevenness starting to form.

Concrete leveling is a great way to increase the safety of your sidewalks. By filling in cracks and unevenness, concrete leveling creates a smooth surface that is safe for pedestrians. Quantum industrial solutions offers Vancouver concrete leveling services using eco-friendly and durable polyurethane foam. Contact us today to learn more. Thanks for reading!