concrete. It's everywhere and has been for thousands of years. Because it's proven to be one of the most durable building materials, it remains a staple in the construction industry. However, concrete can require repairs. Unfortunately, the repair methods have drastically improved over the years high. I'm Michel Snow. Today we're walking you through the polyurethane foam injection process with Carolina Foundation Solutions. Polyurethane foam is a two component, high strength, hydro sensitive structural polymer in English. That means it's a phone that could be used to lift settled concrete and fill voids. So why do you need it? Although concrete is great, it is susceptible to cracking, sinking and shifting. This could be caused by changes in the soil beneath the concrete. You may notice this on your driveway, patio or garage. Florida Home. If you see uneven, sinking or cracked concrete, it's time to call in the phone guns. Here's how it works. Step one drill. A series of holes are drilled through the concrete slab before you freak out. Don't holes are rarely larger than 5/8 of an inch. That's about the size of a dime, so you won't even notice them. Step to injection. Using a specialized injection gun connected to a series of hoses. The polyurethane is injected into each hole until any existing voids have been filled and or the desired lift has been reached. The best part. You can notice visible lift and leveling of your sunken slab within seconds. Step three. Sweep Polyurethane foam travels the path of least resistance. So is the underlying voids air filled and the pressure builds its inevitable thought. Some phone will seep through with some of the drilled holes. This is totally normal. Thea Excess foam begins to solidify almost immediately, where it can easily be scraped up and swept away with a special tool We like to call a broom. No mess and no stress. Step four cover. All of the holes are filled, so you'll never know that work was done on them in the first place. And that's it. The process is quick and effective in the results are almost immediate. Your concrete is officially able to carry heavy loads after a whopping 15 to 30 minutes following the application, this same process could be executed on a larger scale. It's often used on warehouse floors and even highways, following the same four simple steps. Polyurethane foam is used to consolidate the loose soils below and prevent future settlement. Foam itself is lightweight, but don't let that fool you. It can hold its own After only 30 minutes. The floor can support heavy machinery like a loaded forklift, whether it's residential, industrial or commercial job. Polyurethane foam injection is cost effective and painless compared to the process of complete replacement. Concrete has been around forever, and it's not going anywhere, so make sure yours isn't cracking under the pressure toe. Learn more about concrete repairs. Visit Carolina Foundation solutions dot com slash consultation or call 8777707050 for a free consultation.