Is Concrete Leveling with Polyurethane Foam Better Than Mudjacking?

Why Using PolyPier® is the Best Alternative to Repair Sinking Concrete

When the concrete around your property sinks or settles, you face a problem: Do you repair or replace the damaged concrete? Replacement is an option, but it is costly and time-consuming. So that leaves repair. Polyurethane concrete leveling and mudjacking are possibilities for repair. The big question is, which is better? 

What is Mudjacking? 

Mudjacking is the process of hydraulically pumping a combination of sand-based material infused with cement under a slab to fill voids and/or raise the concrete. This slurry weighs about 100 lbs. per square foot. Depending on the extent of concrete settlement and other factors, mudjacking can last 5 to 10 years. 

What is PolyPier®?

PolyPier is an expanding, high-density foam engineered to raise permanently and level sunken concrete in many applications. Small holes are drilled into the concrete, and ports are placed in them. Using specialized equipment, polyurethane foam is injected through ports and expands to fill gaps and cracks and level the concrete.

What Makes PolyPier® the Best Concrete Leveling Solution?

When it comes to lifting concrete, the best method is PolyPier. Here are the benefits:

• You can return to using your concrete surface much faster: With PolyPier, once your concrete leveling is complete, you can resume use in about 15 minutes. Compare that to mudjacking, which takes 4 hours to 2 days!
  
• Smaller drill holes: Both methods require drilling holes in your concrete slab; however, with PolyPier, your drill hole is about 5/8 inch, whereas mudjacking drill holes are between 1 1/2 and 2 inches, leaving behind far more damage and patch-up work to smooth out the surface.
  
• PolyPier is much lighter: The difference in unit weight between PolyPier and mudjacking is astounding. PolyPier weighs 3-12 pounds, while mudjacking weighs 150 pounds!
  
• You can expect no shrinkage with PolyPier: PolyPier lasts indefinitely and will not shrink. When you use mudjacking, you will experience substantial shrinkage over time. PolyPier is the better investment.
  
• Water is no match for PolyPier: it is moisture-tolerant and moisture-resistant. Therefore, rainwater and erosion will not affect your concrete repairs. The sand-and-concrete mixture used in mudjacking is not water-resistant and will not withstand the elements.
  
• Your yard will not take a hit: During mudjacking, multiple vehicles and heavy equipment are required. When using PolyPier, only one vehicle is needed, and minimal tools are required. You can rest easy knowing that your yard will not be disturbed during the process.
  
• Easy clean-up: With smaller drill holes and less equipment needed to complete the concrete lifting, PolyPier leaves minimal clean-up. Mudjacking, on the other hand, is a messy business, leaving mud and water behind to clean up when the job is done.

The PolyPier® system by ECP (Earth Contact Products) provides a new, state-of-the-art solution to an ancient problem: sinking or settling concrete. Our high-density foam product lifts and fills gaps and voids, raising concrete to its prior height. PolyPier offers a permanent solution for sunken concrete. Contact us today to learn more. If you would like to learn more about becoming a dealer, you can also fill out our simple form, and we will get back to you right away.