Mudjacking vs Foam Jacking

 Omaha Mudjacking & Concrete Lifting Inc. achieves a longer lasting result compared to the traditional mudjacking with a lightweight material that requires smaller and fewer injection holes. This is also known as foam jacking or foam lifting.

Foam jacking is a cost-effective alternative to replacing concrete.  Concrete raising can usually be done for 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of pouring new concrete.  However, the savings may be greater when raising concrete with the cost of the demolition, removal, and the pouring of new concrete are eliminated and the process is done in hours instead of days. Most foam jacking projects can be completed quickly and economically with minimal disruption, and are ready to use the same day.  The drill holes are 5 /8” instead of the 1” to 1 5/8” which makes them virtually invisible.

Settled concrete is commonly a result of poor soil conditions below a slab. Because of this polyurethane has become a popular repair method because the material is so lightweight it will not further burden the already weak soil.

Both methods achieve the same results: raise and support sunken or unstable concrete slabs by drilling holes and pumping material under the slab. All drill holes are patched with concrete.

Mudjacking uses a grout material that is infused with Portland cement or simply just MUD. This mixture is hydraulically pumped under the slab to fill voids and raise the concrete. Mudjacking material weighs on average 100 lbs. per cubic foot.

Foam lifting uses a polyurethane foam material that is injected under the slab. When the components of this material are mixed, a reaction causes the material to expand. This expanded foam fills any voids and raises the concrete. This material is 100% waterproof; it will never break down nor lose density. Additionally, it perfectly contours to the size and shape of the voids to fully completely support the pavement with 100% coverage. After it is installed, it is a permanent and weighs about 2 lbs. per cubic foot.

Mudjacking involves drilling a series of 1” or bigger holes in a slab of concrete so the material can be pumped under the settled slab.  The materials of traditional mudjacking are like it says Mud or fly ash using a portland grout.   In a large, voided area the grout cannot adequately dry leaving it to improperly cure turning to a soft powder.  Then pads tend to settle within the first year or two needing to again be lifted.

Foam jacking with polyurethane can be assured to outlast the concrete itself.  It is a eco friendly option that being a hydrophobic material it reacts in moisture to cure and once cured tryically with in minutes will stay its permanant state not taking on any moisture  loosing its comprehensive properties.