The URETEK ICR's URETEK Method® employs high density special polymers to lift, realign, underseal, and void fill concrete slabs which are resting directly on base soils. We inject polymer resin components using small (5/8") drilled holes directly through the concrete. As the resin mixture expands, voids are filled and a controlled mold pressure is exerted on a limited (8 to 10 foot diameter) area of the effected slab. We use multiple pattern drilled injection locations to re-support and accurately re-align the slab. The composite material quickly cures into a strong, stable, and long lasting replacement base material.
- URETEK material is guaranteed for a period of ten years against any significant shrinkage or deterioration.
- The time required to implement a repair using The URETEK Method® is significantly shorter than any other method being used today.
- The material used in The URETEK Method® has superior void filling characteristics.
- The smaller diameter and reduced number of holes used in the injection process results in no slab bottom breakout at holes and far less overall slab weakening.
- Unlike other slab raising procedures, the The URETEK Method® does not depend on pumping pressure to lift the slab. The amount of subsided area to be raised is easily controlled, so there are fewer chances for slab cracking and breaking. Also, minimal pumping pressure and rapid curing of URETEK material reduces the amount of material escaping through unrelated voids and channels. The slab raising is more controllable, more accurate, and more efficient.
- Expansion of URETEK polymers into cracks provides a positive seal to help prevent water infiltration.
- The increased controllability of the injection process makes possible fractional raising of slabs and multiple adjustment capability for such locations as fault lines.
- Due to the material's light weight, little additional overburden weight is added to already distressed subgrades.
Commercial & Industrial Applications:
It is often vital that settlement of building slabs, foundations, walkways, and concrete paving in commercial and industrial facilities be corrected. In commercial properties, slab settlement problems can result in unsightly cosmetic damage to the structure, customer inconvenience, potential accidents, and possible loss of tenants. In industrial facilities, slab settlement and alignment problems can result in personnel accidents, damage to equipment, material handling difficulties, or general loss of operation efficiency. Traditionally, settlement problems have been addressed using toppings, overlays, removal and replacement, or mud jacking. All these methods are lengthy and require operational shutdown and/ or equipment removal. By using the patented URETEK Method®, most commercial and industrial slab settlement and alignment problems can be corrected with little or no disruption of operations.
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