Polyurethane grout (chemical grout) has been in use for many years but has become much more mainstream and widely used in recent years. It has many applications and can be used in a variety of soil conditions. Uretek ICR is a nationwide company that has been at the forefront of material and equipment innovations in this ever growing industry. The article below discussed the evolution of slab jacking which is one of many applications for this kind of soil stabilization/improvement product.

The stability of any structure or concrete slab is based largely on the properties of the soil it is built on.

When industrial, commercial, or residential structures settle, shift, and move, it can be the result of several soil-related circumstances that include: building on expansive clay, compressible or improperly compacted fill soils, or improper maintenanceof the grounds around a foundation. When settlement occurs, it can destroy the value of the building and even render it unsafe. Traditional methods, such as cementitious grouting (often referred to as mudjacking), have provided less than ideal results and have been used in the past as a temporary solution to a long-term problem.

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