These homeowners in Reading, MA were concerned with the overall condition of their concrete pool deck. There were several cracks throughout the surface, uneven sections, and a few trip hazards as well. They were seeking a solution to fix their concrete without having to tear it out for replacement. While the cracks were in the surface, the underlying concern with the patio was the erosion of soil beneath it which was causing settlement.
Our team designed and proposed a solution to lift, level, and stabilize the entire patio with PolyLevel. This slab repair process involves injecting a polymer foam beneath the concrete to fill all the voids that formed over the years. As the foam expands, the concrete rises, and our crew is able to control the results of the lift to within 1/8 of an inch. In some sections, our team successfully raised the sunken pool deck 1 inch.
Once the lift and level process was complete, our specialists then also sealed all the cracks and joints with NexusPro, a long-lasting, silicone based caulking designed specifically for outdoor applications. The homeowners were very pleased with the results and no longer had to worry about trip hazards or unsightly cracks around their pool.
Sloping Concrete With Cracks
During inspection, the concrete patio was visibly slanting due to settlement, and was riddled with cracks due to lack of support beneath. Our specialist proposed PolyLevel as the ideal solution.
PolyLevel Injection Complete
View of the pool deck after being lifted and leveled with PolyLevel. The tiny white specks are the port holes where the foam was injected. The holes are sealed, as are the cracks and joints, and after a wash will blend in to the concrete.
Concrete Repair
The repair process is not disruptive to the landscaping or surface of the patio. This makes the entire slab jacking project quick, clean, and efficient. The homeowner can access and use their concrete within minutes of completion.
Pool Deck Leveling
The concrete pool deck was leveled all around the pool, as well as stabilized and protected against any future settlement.