How to Fix a Sinking Foundation Underpinning

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How to Fix a Sinking Foundation Underpinning
Created By vicmetrounderpinning.com.au
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What is Underpinning?
Underpinning is the work of extending the
foundation to provide greater stability and
support for a building. It is usually required
when the slab has sunk lower than its original
position, or there is an uneven settlement of
different parts of the lot. Foundation would be
the base of any home, it plays an important role
in construction. Foundation requires to be built
as strong as possible to prevent damage or
collapse. A strong foundation is created by using
concrete.
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•  Mud jacking/Slab jacking

Caisson and Girder Beam
Types of Underpinning
Push Pier Systems
Helical Pier Systems
Polyurethane Foam
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Mudjacking and Slabjacking Underpinning
Mud jacking is a form of ground stabilization. It
fills holes and voids in the foundation of your
home or business to provide adequate support.
This process follows the drill, pump, and
patch application model.
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Caisson and Girder Beam Underpinning
This is a common problem builders face. The
traditional method of building is noisy and messy
and not exactly appealing to homeowners. On top
of that, it takes longer to build your home
because excavators can only work during daylight
hours.
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Push Pier Underpinning 
Push Piers offer a safe and affordable option to
secure your sinking foundation. With just a few
small steps, they can be installed in place of
traditional concrete footings. They act as
underground stilts, keeping your home steady.
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Helical Pier Systems
Helical Piers are a great way to lift and
stabilize a sinking that is cracked or has
settled unevenly. They can restore your homes
stability without having to remove the house from
its foundation and trucking away tons of soil.
Helical piers are a fast, effective solution for
stabilizing a sinking foundation.
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Polyurethane Underpinning 
Polyurethane foam is an injected, expanding foam
used in a variety of materials to reduce volume
expansion by rapidly expanding as an impermeable
seal around water leaks. This material is useful
for filling voids, structure support and
leveling. It prevents mold growth by forming an
insoluble polymer bond with hard surfaces, yet
remains flexible enough to adapt to irregular
shapes.
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