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Why Is Soil Stabilization So Important in Foundation Repair?

In Commercial Blog Posts, Permeation Grout, Poly Foam Grout, Residential Blog Posts, Soil Stabilization by John TopaLeave a Comment

Have you ever noticed a slight tilt in your driveway, or perhaps a crack along your concrete patio or sidewalk? Soil stabilization can solve these issues. These may not be random occurrences, but signs of a deeper issue: a compromised soil foundation. Soil stability is the unsung hero of construction, a critical aspect that ensures the safety and longevity of …

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Residential Pool Deck Stabilization, Tampa, FL

In Commercial Blog Posts, Commercial Projects, Featured Projects, Ground Improvement, Poly Foam Grout by John Topa

Residential Pool , Tampa, FLTampa, FLCLIENT: Homeowner MARKET: Residential SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICES: Helical Piers,  Chemical Grout  Secure and stabilize pool deck of existing residential pool.Project PDFProjectA residential pool deck was experiencing settlement and needed to be stabilized.Challenge• Loose soils underneath pool deck structure.Solution25 injection points to install a chemical polyurethane expanding foam grout around the pool deck. 9 Helical …

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Waste Management, Tampa, FL, Soil Stabilization

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Waste Management, Tampa, FLTampa, FLCLIENT: Waste Management MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Soil Stabilization SERVICES: Chemical Grout  Stabilize Soil in Parking Lot for Heavy TrucksMultiple voids filled throughout the areaGarbage Trucks now reside on stable groundProject PDFProjectThe Waste Management parking lot where heavy machinery and massive garbage trucks park had numerous voids beneath the surface that couldn’t support the weight of the …

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How to Easily Repair Sunken Concrete by Lifting Concrete

In Poly Foam Grout, Residential Blog Posts by John Topa

Florida soil can be treacherous. Famous for its clay minerals, it absorbs moisture. For the building owner, this means that their structure is built on ground that shrinks or swells, depending on the water content of the soil. The visual results are sunken concrete slabs, cracks in a concrete pool deck, and a gradual worsening of structural problems. Concrete lifting …

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Moorings Condominiums, Tarpon Springs, FL

In Commercial Blog Posts, Commercial Projects, Compaction Grout, Featured Projects, Ground Improvement, Poly Foam Grout, Residential Projects by John Topa

Moorings Condominiums Tarpon Springs, FLCLIENT: Moorings Condo HOA ENGINEER: Basic Engineering MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICES: Compaction Grout, Injection Pins, Chemical Grout  Ground Improvement for a 12 building condominium complex.Over 1,400 cubic yards compaction grout, 765 injection pins, and over 18,000 lbs of chemical grout utilizedProject PDFProjectThe project is a 12 building condominium complex located on the waterfront in …

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Concrete Slab Cracks Can Absolutely Lead to Foundation Problems

In Ground Improvement, Poly Foam Grout, Residential Blog Posts by John Topa

Concrete is both affordable and durable, so it is a common building material that is used to construct driveways, patios, and home foundations in Naples, Orlando, and other Florida communities. While its exceptional properties make it strong enough to endure the tremendous forces of Mother Nature, significant weight, heavy traffic, and more, concrete is prone to a few problems that …

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Discover A Superior Seawall Drainage Solution – Jet Filters

In Commercial Blog Posts, Ground Improvement, Poly Foam Grout, Residential Blog Posts by John Topa

Living directly on the waterfront in Tampa, Sarasota, or other Florida cities can be idyllic most of the time. However, to continue enjoying the complete living experience that your home’s location provides, you will need to protect it from the damaging forces of powerful elements. The concrete seawall that supports the ground that your home sits on will eventually be …

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Poly Foam: Luxury Apartment Complex Pool Deck, St. Petersburg, FL

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Inlet Bay Luxury ApartmentsSt. Petersburg, FLCLIENT: UDR Inc. MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Poly Foam  Soil stabilization for a luxury apartment complex pool deckOver 1,200 lbs of poly foam grout injected underneath pool deckProject PDFProjectThe project is a luxury apartment complex pool deck in need of soil stabilization and ground improvement.Challenge• Soil conditions with large voids underneath pool deckSolutionThe …

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Underpinning and Poly Foam Foundation Lift: Lutz, FL

In Featured Projects, Poly Foam Grout, Residential Blog Posts, Residential Projects by John Topa

Henry Fontanills ResidenceLutz, FLCLIENT: Henry Fontanills MARKET: Residential SOLUTION: Foundation Repair SERVICE: Underpinning and Poly FoamFoundation repair for a two-story residential homeUnderpins utilized in a simultaneous lift procedure resulted in an 8 inch foundation lift13 grout injection points on the outside corner of buildingProject PDFProjectThe project is a two-story, wood frame, residential home. The building has undergone subsidence in a …