Cooler Temps Lead to Concrete Problems

The freeze-thaw cycles in the Midwest are incredibly harsh on slab work. As the temperatures drop, cooler temperatures can lead to concrete problems. If you’ve ever wondered why there are so many issues with paved areas in the winter, especially on roads, sidewalks, and driveways, read on!

Cooler Temps Can Lead to Concrete Problems

Just like wood and soil, concrete expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature. During the winter, soil and concrete both freeze. Although concrete is a hard surface, it is permeable, allowing moisture to pass through it. As the temperatures drop below freezing, any moisture in the concrete will freeze. When concrete freezes, it shrinks just like soil, wood, and other natural materials.

You’ll often see larger gaps between concrete slabs in the winter. Whether this gap appears in your driveway, sidewalk, or on the road, it is normal to see some movement. You may even notice a difference in heights between slabs as well.

Why Concrete Cracks

When concrete sinks, it is often because the supporting soil has lost structural stability. Sinking concrete usually allows for cracking to happen as well. Leaving cracks in your sidewalk, driveway, or other slab work will only exacerbate the problems over time. Cracked concrete can settle unevenly, posing a safety hazard.

Many city ordinances assign homeowners the responsibility of maintaining the sidewalks on their property. You may want to check your local codes to verify who is responsible for keeping your sidewalks.

Repairing Concrete Problems

To repair concrete, we will use polyurethane foam to lift and level the concrete. Polyurethane works to restore the structural integrity of the soil beneath the concrete while simultaneously raising the slab as it moves and expands. As the foam expands, it also fills any voids, thereby reducing the likelihood of the concrete settling or cracking in the future.

Contact Foam All for Your Concrete Problems

If you have a sinking driveway, patio, sidewalk, or porch, Foam All can help restore your concrete to its original position. Contact us and we’ll provide you with an estimate for the work to be completed.

FOR Foam All, FIVE STAR REVIEWS ARE STANDARD

Customers in Chesterfield, Richmond, Port Huron, and across Macomb, St. Clair, and Sanilac Counties in Michigan appreciate our spray foam service.

Fast, Friendly Service for Pole Barn Insulation

Their guys did a great job spray foaming a section of our pole barn. Also communication with office staff was great and they even got my job done 3 weeks sooner than it was scheduled!!!

Craig Orignalostoni
Great Communication from Technicians on Crawl Space and Barn Insulation

The crew is very professional. They did a crawl space under the house and a 40x60 pole barn. Communication was great, on time, discussed any needed information, and did a great job. Thank you too to Melissa, the office manager who sent out the invoice. It was easy to pay directly from the invoice.

Maryjean Schenk
Driveway Leveling that Went Above and Beyond

Foam All is such a great company. With it being winter, I contacted them to give me an estimate on my driveway to be lifted. They went above and beyond and worked me into the schedule and got it done the same day. Thanks for your time and I will be referring more people your way. The driveway looks amazing and the employees you sent to do the installation were very professional and made my property look better than they found it.

Randy Wiley
Competitive Quote and Flawless Spray Foam Work

I highly recommend Foam All for a job well done. Incredibly prompt with a quote that was very competitive and responded with all questions. Their team arrived on time to spray the walls and the job is perfect. They even cleaned everything before leaving. A 5 star no worries contractor.

Dave Swantek
Fast, Professional Concrete Leveling

They were hired to raise my concrete. I had 7 areas in need of repair. The sidewalk where my AC unit was sitting had sunk 7 in. And was very concerned about the unit. They were GREAT. They leveled out the sidewalk plus leveled out all other areas as well. They were quick, professional, and did a wonderful job. I am very impressed. They will be back next year to spray foam my pole barn workshop.

Jim Carden