Compressive Strength in Concrete Lifting: Why It Matters and Why “Higher PSI” Isn’t Always Better
Introduction: Why Compressive Strength Matters in Concrete Lifting When it comes to lifting and leveling sunken concrete (like driveways, sidewalks, or highway slabs), compressive strength is often a hot topic. Contractors might boast about ultra high PSI numbers for their lifting material, implying that a higher compressive strength means a better or longer-lasting fix. In […]
POLYURETHANE FOAM CONCRETE RAISING VS MUDJACKING IN 2025
About Acme Concrete Raising & Repair Acme Concrete Raising & Repair (Acme) is Chicagoland’s original polyurethane injection specialist. Utilizing various polyurethanes, we raise and stabilize concrete and address complex problems in subsurface geology. Known for advanced solutions and using the highest-quality specialized materials and equipment, we’re the go-to company for engineering firms, commercial property owners, […]
Top Reasons Why Mudjacking Fails
We learn as we go, as we do with many things in life. We do things the best we know how to do them until we learn a better way. Concrete raising is no exception. Over the last decade, the technology available to contractors has changed dramatically! For a very long time, mudjacking was the […]
Concrete Raising Injection Hole Patches
When you want to repair sunken concrete, an important thing to consider is how good, or possibly bad, your concrete might look after you hire a contractor to raise it. Acme Concrete’s Smart Lift System uses polyurethane foam injection to raise and repair residential, commercial, and municipality concrete structures without the large, ugly patches that other methods, like mudjacking, leave behind.
POLYURETHANE: Engineered to Outperform Mudjacking
High-Density Polyurethane Foams Have Been Around A Long Time Contrary to many peoples beliefs, the method of raising sunken concrete with polyurethane is not a new technique. Regardless of the terminology used: “Polyjacking”, “Foamjacking”, or “Polyurethane Concrete Raising”, it’s been in use since the 1980’s. In fact, the method of raising and supporting concrete with foam […]