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Pool Deck Stabilized with Crack Stitch in Southern California
Crack Stitch Case Study Pool Deck Stabilized with Crack Stitch in Southern California Crack Stitch™ Installed to Minimize Future Movement Before Overlay Application The Challenge In Southern California, a property manager contacted Millennium Construction to replace a damaged pool deck. During the first visit, the contractor noticed several visible cracks across the surface. If not…
Read MoreConcrete Floor Crack Repair and Stabilization
Crack Stitch Case Study Concrete Floor Crack Repair and Stabilization Permanent Concrete Floor Crack Repair in Clarksville, TN Using Crack Stitch® and Polyurethane Foam Lifting The Challenge A two-story apartment building in Clarksville, Tennessee experienced over 1.5 inches of vertical settlement in its floating concrete slab floor. The movement caused a noticeable crack across the…
Read MoreSlab and Footing Repair in Redding, CA
Crack Stitch Case Study Slab and Footing Repair in Redding, CA The Challenge: A remodeled home in Redding, California faced structural issues due to long-term water saturation around the foundation. Improper exterior grading allowed rainwater to pool next to the house, softening the soil around the structural footings. Over time, this caused the soil to…
Read MoreGarage Floor Repair in Illinois
Crack Stitch Case Study Garage Floor Repair in Illinois The Challenge: A homeowner in Hoffman Estates, IL, was faced with a garage floor that had extensive cracking. Massive cracks ran in multiple directions, threatening the structural integrity and appearance of the surface. To provide a long-lasting solution, Encore Concrete Coatings needed a method that would…
Read MoreSan Diego Ranch Home Floor Crack Repair
Crack Stitch Case Study San Diego Ranch Home Floor Crack Repair The Challenge: A 1976 single-story California Ranch-style home in San Diego had noticeable cracks in its concrete foundation. The property owners committed to maintaining their investments, and Sdeel Properties needed a reliable solution to ensure structural integrity and long-term durability. Having previously seen Crack…
Read MoreThe Science of Slab Crack Repair
Crack Stitch Case Study The Science of Slab Crack Repair Cracks in slabs can appear for a variety of reasons. Regardless of the cause there are some fundamental techniques that should always be followed. These techniques apply to all type of crack movement: heaving, settlement, vertical shear, and lateral shear. First, we want to…
Read MoreStitching and Sealing – The Ultimate Crack Repair
Crack Stitch Case Study Stitching and Sealing – The Ultimate Crack Repair We get asked a lot if a crack should be filled when installing Crack Stitches. The answer is overwhelmingly: YES! There are several reasons for this: While carbon will stop and expansion, it will not stop contraction. You want to prevent the crack…
Read MoreCorner Crack Stitching with InvisiBeam Straps
Crack Stitch Case Study Corner Crack Stitching with InvisiBeam Straps With cracks in the corner and nearly 1/2″ of bottom shear, this basement in Canfield Ohio needed some reinforcement. The Challenge A foundation wall in Canfield, Ohio was showing signs of structural failure, including cracking and inward bowing. These issues raised serious concerns about long-term…
Read MoreCharlotte Slab Repair with Crack Stitch & Soil Stabilization
Crack Stitch Case Study Charlotte Slab Repair with Crack Stitch & Soil Stabilization TruLift Concrete Repair stabilized a cracked monolithic slab in Charlotte, NC using polyurethane injection and 37 Crack Stitches—ensuring a safe, lasting solution and an on-time closing. The Challenge During a home inspection on a monolithic slab home in Charlotte, NC, visible cracking…
Read MoreOregon Slab Repair
Crack Stitch Case Study Oregon Slab Repair The photos for this project provide a perfect example of a proper crack repair. Oregon based Foundation Defense NW installed the stitches and filled the crack with 4070 epoxy. Sand was then broadcast over the repair to give it a finished looks. The slab will be coated over…
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