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Why concrete sinks, how it's fixed, what it costs, and how to keep a garage floor coating from peeling. Written by the people who do the work.

Articles

Causes · 5 min

Why Concrete Sinks in Northeast Wisconsin

Clay soil, freeze-thaw, washed-out joints and new-build backfill: why driveways, walks and patios sink around Green Bay, and what stops it.

Decisions · 4 min

Concrete Leveling vs. Replacement: The Honest Guide

An honest look at when to lift sunken concrete and when to replace it: condition, cost, time, looks and how long each lasts.

Photo quotes · 3 min

How to Measure Sunken Concrete (and Send Useful Photos)

Three photos and one measurement are all it takes to price most concrete lifting jobs. Here's exactly what to shoot and how to measure the drop.

Maintenance · 4 min

Spring Concrete Checklist After a Wisconsin Winter

What to check on your driveway, walks, patio and garage floor after a Wisconsin winter, and which problems get worse if you wait.

Coatings · 5 min

Garage Floor Coatings: What Makes One Last for Years and Another Peel in One

The difference between a garage coating that lasts and one that peels comes down to prep, thickness and the right topcoat. What to ask before you hire.

Commercial · 4 min

Is a Sunken Sidewalk a Liability for My Business?

Uneven sidewalks and entries are a common source of trip-and-fall claims. What the ADA says about changes in level and how to fix them fast.

Guides

Concrete leveling · The process

How Foam Lifting Works

What actually happens when sunken concrete is lifted with foam: the holes, the injection, how the slab rises, how long it takes and what it looks like after.

Concrete leveling · Comparison

Foam vs. Mudjacking

An honest comparison of foam concrete lifting and mudjacking: hole size, weight, cure time, durability and cost, plus when mudjacking is the better deal.

Concrete leveling · Decision guide

Lift or Replace?

When sunken concrete can be lifted, when it should be replaced, and how the costs compare. A plain decision guide with a quick checker.

Coatings · Comparison

Epoxy vs. Polyaspartic

Epoxy, polyurea and polyaspartic garage floor coatings compared: bond, UV resistance, cure time, cold-weather install and cost, in plain language.

Coatings · Prep

Why Coatings Peel

Peeling garage floor coatings come down to prep, moisture, hot tires and contamination. What goes wrong and what a lasting install does differently.

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