Erosion under concrete is serious whether it s your foundation driveway patio or sidewalk that s affected.
How to stop erosion under concrete slab.
Soil erosion around a house foundation is just as much a problem for homes on flat land as it is for homes on slopes.
There are no structural issues cracks etc above this area.
Beyond that there s good solid compacted dirt supporting the slab.
Without the right support concrete will crack sink and cease to be the sturdy solid surface you can count on.
This pic is of our driveway.
Note the erosion underneath.
Concrete slabs can develop voids from a variety of reasons ranging from sliding soil beneath the slab displaced because of a lack of proper compression to water erosion slowly washing away the soil over time.
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Depending on its construction a patio is either of limited porosity or not porous at all.
Properly installed gutters and downspouts will effectively channel rainwater away from building foundations thereby minimizing erosion under concrete slab foundations.
Cement or concrete slabs for instance do not drain while a patio made of pavers may.
Voids can lead to a weakness in the slab causing dips in the surface tilting or cracks and breaks.
How to control the erosion around a house foundation.
These are equally effective means of preventing house foundation erosion.
Concrete is a very heavy material in addition to being unable to generate any upward pressure on the slab the added burden on the soil often speeds settling.
Installation of downspouts and gutters.
This process is called mud jacking and it s a job best left to pros with the equipment to do it because the material has to be injected under pressure to do the job.
It s imperative to fix erosion under concrete as soon as possible but first you need to know what to look for.
A wet concrete slurry is pumped under the slap to raise and support it.
In some cases it is more economical to underpin the foundation with mechanical supports such as helical piers or driven steel pins.
The erosion only extends about 6 14 inches from left to right underneath the slab.