Don't Let Uneven Concrete Trip Up Your Holiday Guests

Don’t Let Uneven Concrete Trip Up Your Holiday Guests

The holiday season is quickly approaching and everyone is getting into gear for next month’s events! Of course, food, decorations and gifts are top of mind, but what about your home’s concrete? Is your home’s concrete safe for guests to come and go? Don’t forget about snow! You might know where the trip hazards are, but your visitors won’t. Read on to find out what causes trip hazards, why it’s a safety issue and how to fix the uneven concrete before the holidays.

What Causes Trip Hazards?

How does concrete go from perfect to cracked and uneven? Over time, soil beneath concrete might washout due to soil erosion from exposed joints. Another culprit of concrete damage is from soil settling due to improper compaction before pouring the concrete, this causes the concrete to sink. Lastly, bad drainage can cause those concrete slabs to drop. When the concrete is cracked, water has the perfect route to the soil beneath to cause further damage from even more soil erosion. Uneven driveways and walkways can become a serious trip hazard to someone that isn’t familiar with the area.

Why It’s a Safety Issue

Uneven concrete is not only unsightly, it poses real threats as well. Unlevel concrete increases the potential for injury. From sprains to broken bones, trip hazards are a real threat. Children and elderly relatives are especially vulnerable to trip hazards caused by uneven concrete. Sunken concrete creates liability concerns. As the homeowner, it is your responsibility to keep the home safe for everyone and prevent accidents. Is it time to repair that cracked driveway or uneven walkway before it comes a serious problem?

Solutions

Good news! Your uneven concrete can be repaired quickly and effectively so your home is safe and ready for all of your visitors. Concrete leveling, also known as slab lifting/slab jacking, is a great solutions to your uneven concrete and cracked concrete. This process uses polyurethane foam to lift and level the slab with minimal disruption. Lift and level your driveway, walkway and patios with PolyLevel Foam. The second solution after leveling concrete is to resurface the area with Vuba Stone or Rubber Stone to improve safety and appearance. The third solution is to seal the joints and cracks with NexusPro Joint Sealant to prevent water intrusion. Recap: Level concrete, caulk concrete and resurface concrete for a sleek and safe finish.

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