Polyurethane foam injection for concrete step repair seems like a dream—so much so that you might be wondering if there are any limits to how and when it can be used. Some might be hesitant to call professionals because they believe that polyurethane foam injections might not be possible for their concrete steps. These concerns are valid, but rest assured, you will be able to use polyurethane foam for your concrete lifting needs.
Weight
Some homeowners believe that polyurethane foam does not have the compression capacity to securely support concrete steps. This might be because when people think of the word foam, they think of something soft. However, the foam made for concrete lifting is specially made to be dense. Its load-bearing capacity rivals the other material used for traditional concrete lifting methods.
Closed-cell polyurethane foam is more than capable of lifting extremely heavy concrete. It all depends on how the foam is made. Some foams are capable of lifting loads over 120 tons. No matter how big or wide you think your steps are, they’re never big enough for polyurethane foam.
Availability
One slight limitation a homeowner might encounter when looking into polyurethane foam injection would be availability. It’s a relatively new method of concrete lifting, so not many companies use it. They either don’t have the tools or have the knowledge to use polyurethane foam, so finding an expert who can do the job can be difficult.
Finding a professional with the right technical skills for the job can be very limiting. Luckily, Foundation Repair of Western Colorado has the solution if you are a homeowner in Grand Junction. Our skilled experts are always available to use polyurethane foam and make your steps even again.