All You Need to Know About Winterizing Concrete Surfaces
Brace yourselves, folks: according to this year’s copy of the Old Farmer’s Almanac, winter will be a “season of shivers” for the ages. With cold temperatures and snowstorms inbound, you must prepare your concrete for winter wear and tear. Advanced Construction Services offers garage concrete services, driveway concrete services, and more to prepare your home for […]
Waterproofing Basement Walls
Have you noticed that your basement is taking on more water than usual? Since people’s basements rest below ground, it is typical of them to experience some form of water leakage. You may see drips here and there and the occasional puddle. But if your basement experiences a flood or severe water damage, you need […]
Benefits of Leveling Concrete Using Sandjacking
Do you know how to level a concrete floor or slab? Try jacking it! “Jacking” in general means lifting — especially as it applies to concrete leveling projects. Types of concrete jacking include mudjacking, limestone grout leveling, and expanding structural foam leveling. In this article, we focus on sandjacking, the process of lifting concrete, and […]
Concrete Settlement
Concrete Settlement Concrete settling is terrible news for commercial or residential properties. When a concrete surface cannot perform their vital functions anymore, swift action is needed to prevent further damage. The primary cause of concrete failure is sunken soil. Concrete is strong, durable, and reliable, but they are as healthy as the soil that lies […]
Sinking Sidewalks and Heaving Foundations
Sandjacking or PolyJacking, What is right for you? Sandjacking – Uses a patented Sandjacking “sand” is made of crushed limestone. Using this crushed limestone has the least amount of moisture content around 2%. Sandjacking will extend the life of your concrete. We offer a transferable warranty too. We stand behind our work that we do. […]
How We Helped Toro Company With Their Industrial Floors
In the winter of 2012, Toro Company hired us to repair their industrial warehouse floor in Shakopee, Minnesota. This is how we helped them. The Challenge Toro’s industrial manufacturing floor slabs endured harsh conditions daily, including heavy equipment, steel-wheel forklifts, vibrating equipment, and more. These conditions resulted in damage to the concrete surfaces, joints, and […]
Case Study: Concrete Slab Stabilization for Renewal by Andersen
In the spring of 2017, we helped Renewal by Andersen level their concrete warehouse floors to help keep production safe and efficient. The Challenge: Renewal by Andersen had slab curl in their concrete warehouse floors. Slab curl is the warping of the edges and corners of the concrete slab. Slab curl is commonplace in large, […]
HELICAL PIER INSTALLATION VIDEO
This mechanical room foundation in Eden Prairie, MN settled down and away from the building foundation. By installing helical piers, the settlement was recovered and the foundation is stabilized. You can see the helical pier process in video below. Settled foundation? Cracked walls? Doors and windows that don’t close? Request a free estimate or call 952-562-8100 to discuss your next […]
Void Fill: The Video
This asphalt roadway in Ramsey County, MN was filled with polyurethane foam. Learn more about Polyurethane Foam Lifting and call (952) 562-8100 for a free estimate.
Polyurethane Foam Lifting: The Video
We love this visual of the power of Polyurethane Foam Lifting. You’ve heard us say that we are able to fill the ENTIRE VOID with Polyurethane Foam or Sandjacking and now you can see it for yourself! Thanks to our vendor, HMI, for sharing this clip. IF IT’S CONCRETE, WE CAN LIFT IT: SIDEWALKS. DRIVEWAYS. STEPS […]
