ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION BLOG
Concrete Services: Brief Overview
Concrete Services: What They Can Do for You Do you have some concrete projects that you can only trust on reliable concrete professionals? Well, we’re professional concrete contractors with hands-on experience in residential and commercial concrete services. Whether you’re looking to undertake a driveway, patio, floor, walkway, a retaining wall, or other concrete work, we’ve
Concrete Settling: The Basics
Concrete settling is a natural part of the curing process, but over time concrete settling can result in unsightly cracks or disintegration of the concrete surface. Knowing more about it can help you prevent it and take corrective measure in case it does occur. How Concrete Settles Concrete settling occurs when the ground below it
The Most Popular Styles of Decks and The Best Materials to Make Them
The Most Popular Styles of Decks and The Best Materials to Make Them: A home without a deck looks unfinished and lacking. A beautiful deck accentuates the home, is an extension of the home and provides additional usable space. Trying to find the right deck style and materials can be challenging, so below is an
Advanced Construction: Decks
Advanced Construction: Decks Benefits of Decks The exterior of a home is just as important as the interior. When you focus on making the interior of your home beautiful and well established, a lacking exterior can undermine it, lessening the homes overall affect. Nowadays, if you are considering remodeling your home, it would be wise
ACS: Lifting, Pouring, and Fills
Advanced Construction Services: Concrete Lifting, Concrete Pouring, Void Fills Your Concrete Needs, Our Concrete Service At Advanced Construction Services, our concrete services tackle the hard pressed problems of commercial and residential buildings. We have the rock-solid experience and knowledge to lift your crumbling concrete into a proud slab of solidarity. With our expertise in concrete
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
Top Decking Materials for Home Improvement in 2020
Decking is a common practice in our culture, be it home improvement or starting the construction from the ground. Still, most people don’t realize the high skill level required to master the art of decking. It requires a master deck builder, whether you choose a composite or natural deck material such as wood, you should
Slab Curling – The Basics
What is Slab Curling? Slab curling is the slight bending (upwards or downwards) of concrete slabs at the edges and corners. The curling causes small voids below the concrete that will cause the slab to rock back and forth when under heavy load. This distortion can cause further damage to the warehouse floor, such as
Warehouse Floor Repair & Leveling
Concrete warehouse flooring takes a beating throughout its lifetime. Between forklifts, constant traffic, heavy pallets, and storage racks, these floors are abused until they cannot take anymore. It is important to keep your warehouse floor in good condition because if you don’t it can cause productivity and safety issues. It can also have a negative
Happy Halloween!
Have fun tonight trick or treating and spending time with your family and friends! From all of us at Advanced Construction!
Get Ahead On Fall Maintenance
Minnesota’s fall season can bring cold weather along with a heat snap, snow, ice all within 2 weeks of each other making it very difficult to maintain your concrete patios and driveways. To extend the life of your driveway fall maintenance is important before the snow and ice hit us hard. They can be a
Protect Your Garage Floors Today
Sick of the stubborn spills in your garage and staining the concrete? Are the cracks and denting getting worse? A simple cost effective way to update and fix the garage floors is by getting an epoxy coating. It is made of resin and hardeners; it is similar to plastic but harder and more resistant to
Why Concrete Patios?
Wooden decks started to become a trend about 10 years ago, but today many home owners are replacing them with concrete patios due to the amount of upkeep that wood has. Patios made of concrete are making a comeback as people realize the amount to time and money it was costing to keep up on
We’re Hiring! – Construction laborer
We’re Hiring! – Construction Laborer Job Description: We are a specialized construction repair contractor serving the residential and commercial market in the Twin Cities and surrounding metro area. We are looking for dependable, well-organized, hard-working individuals to join our team. Experience in the construction and concrete industry is a plus. Must have a good driving
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.
Stamped Driveways – Not Only Do They Look Good…They’re Durable.
GET A FREE ESTIMATE Are you looking to improve the look of your driveway while also improving it’s durability? If so, a stamped driveway is for you! A stamped driveway allows for almost endless design options and can be personalized to look the way you want or designed to match the look of your home.
How We Installed A Foundation Interior Drain Tile System In A Lakeville Professional Building
In the winter of 2017, The Crew Facility Maintenance hired us to fix foundation water intrusion in a Lakeville professional building. This is how we helped them. The Challenge The professional building was a single-story office space. The main level was occupied, but the owner was unable to lease the basement level due to foundation
Spring Checklist: 4 Water Management Steps Before The Snow Melts
Have you noticed it’s been snowing a lot lately? Only kidding, of course. It feels like we’ve getting attacked by the weather this winter. Here in the Twin Cities, we’ve had one of the snowiest winters in Minnesota history. It’s pretty amazing, and we’ll definitely be bragging about how we lived through it in the
How We Helped Concordia University With An Underground Tunnel Repair
In the summer of 2016, Concordia University hired us to repair an underground tunnel at their campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is how we helped them. The Challenge There was a 190-foot underground walkway that connected two university buildings. The tunnel was located beneath a parking lot and experienced significant water intrusion. The primary
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
How We Helped A Burnsville Resident With Their Interior Drain Tile System
When a Burnsville homeowner’s basement flooded in the winter of 2017, we moved quickly to fix their basement and get their life back to normal. The Challenge The homeowner had a sump basket without a pump. No sump pump was installed to move the water out of the home. The builder-installed drain tile system filled
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
Wood Foundation Commercial Repair
While wood foundations are rare in Minnesota residential properties, multi-family structures with wood foundations are few and far between. This stucco condo building in Minneapolis, MN was leaking below grade. In partnership with Krech Exteriors and the Engineers at Certified Moisture Testing, Advanced Construction Services collaborated to design and execute the exterior drain tile system. Advanced Construction
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.
Mudjacking
See the six holes up by the seam… Those are mudjacking holes from three years ago. This driveway has settled over 2.5 inches since then. Sandjacking is a superior solution to mudjacking, with an extended warranty. Compare your options and request a free estimate for your concrete lifting project.
We’re Hiring…Join Our Team!
Advanced Construction Services is currently hiring Foremen and Crew Members. Join our team today! We are a specialized construction repair contractor serving the residential and commercial market in the Twin Cities and surrounding metro area. Our continued growth and expansion creates an excellent opportunity for the ideal candidates. Foreman/Crew Member We are looking for dependable,
Spring Home Inspections YOU can do Right Now
Spring has sprung, the snow is melting, and the ground is thawing. Use our Spring Checklist to inspect your home or business and head off any liability or water intrusion issues. SPRING CHECK LIST/SITE INSPECTION SITE CONCRETE (Liability Issues) Inspect all concrete sidewalks, driveways, aprons for tripping hazards (TIP: Any height difference 3/4 inch or greater is
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
Introducing: Advanced Construction Services
WE ARE BUILDING A LEGACY I am pleased to announce that Advanced Waterproofing & Foundation Repairs and Advanced Sandjacking have officially merged to become Advanced Construction Services, effective January 1, 2017. Over the last 17 years, our companies have evolved to meet the needs of our growing customer base, and we believe that combining our services under Advanced Construction
