Freeze Thaw Foundation Cracks: How the Cycle Can Cause Concrete Damage
If you live in the Chicagoland area, you already know how brutal winters can be. From icy sidewalks to snow-covered driveways, cold weather brings plenty of visible challenges. But one of the most damaging effects of winter often happens quietly, below your feet: foundation and concrete damage caused by the freeze-thaw cycle. Many affected areas, […]
Concrete Lifting vs. Replacement: Cost, Time, and Mess Compared
When your concrete patios, walkways, or driveways settle, crack, or become uneven, you face two primary repair options: full concrete replacement or modern polyurethane concrete lifting (PolyLevel®). Below, we dive into the factors that matter—climate impacts, process overviews, cost and timeline comparisons, cleanup differences, technical details, FAQs, and more—to help you decide which solution is […]
How Salt and Sand Can Lead to Concrete Issues
Whether it’s a cracking driveway, pitting concrete sidewalks, or a crumbling stoop, what you put on your concrete during the winter can have a major impact. There are many factors that can play into the concrete around a home falling into disrepair. One primary reason is the soil under the concrete. But, what you put […]
