In the following text, we will take a look at some of the reasons an environmentally conscious person would choose polyurethane injection for their concrete raising needs. From its material efficiency and chemically inert nature, there are a few elements that make polyurethane the right environmental choice.
A hugely positive environmental factor of Polyurethane is that it does not leach chemicals into the surrounding environment or groundwater. Once injected, the polyurethane foam begins to cure almost immediately. When the foam completely cures, or hardens, it is chemically inert which means it does not react to anything around it after it has fully set. The cured polyurethane also stays put and does not degrade over time the way other materials tend to. In fact, our polymers can be certified to the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) / ANSI 61 safe drinking water standards.
Polyurethane is resistant to erosion and, because it holds no nutritional value, animals and insects are unlikely to disturb and distribute it throughout the environment. As time goes by and various factors, both natural and man-made alter or shift the area around, the polyurethane itself will not be affected. This constant nature is tremendously beneficial to the surrounding environment, as you can rest easy knowing that the high-density foam won’t be eaten by wildlife or poisoning plants and water sources.
Using polyurethane injection for soil stabilization or concrete raising provides the following environmental benefits:
- Does not leach chemicals into the environment
- Less labor and equipment intensive to install, reducing fossil fuels
- Will not be consumed by wildlife
- Less environmental impact than replacement or structure
One hugely positive environmental factor when it comes to Polyurethane is that it does not leach chemicals into the surrounding environment or groundwater. Once injected, the polyurethane foam begins to cure almost immediately. When the foam completely cures, or hardens, it is chemically inert which means it does not react to anything around it after it has fully set. The cured polyurethane also stays put and does not degrade over time the way other materials tend to. It is resistant to erosion and because it holds no nutritional value, animals and insects are unlikely to disturb and distribute it throughout the environment. As time goes by and various factors, both natural and man-made alter or shift the area around, the polyurethane itself will not be affected.
This constant nature is tremendously beneficial to the surrounding environment, as you can rest easy knowing that the high-density foam won’t be eaten by wildlife or poisoning plants and water sources.
Geotechnical Polyurethanes are used in a variety of environmentally sensitive areas, such as seawalls, sewer infrastructure, dams, and levees.
Once it has cured, polyurethane is also highly resistant to most solvents and other corrosive chemicals. Certain solvents in high concentration can affect polyurethane but are uncommon except in specific industries. Should other materials encounter polyurethane during future procedures you might have done on your property, they will have no impact on the previously installed polymer. You don’t have to worry about the material dissolving, breaking down, or having a concerning chemical reaction. One thing that can cause polyurethane to degrade is UV exposure, but since the material is injected beneath concrete slabs and into soil, exposure to sunlight is a non-issue.
One thing that can cause polyurethane to degrade is UV exposure, but since the material is injected beneath concrete slabs and into soil, exposure to sunlight is a non-issue. ,The process of polyurethane injection is minimally labor and equipment intensive. Fewer tools and workers on hand means less damage and disruption to the project’s location. More workers increase the stress on grass, soil, and other parts of the surrounding environment. More tools increase fuel usage and more significant disruption to the environment. Even the process of polyurethane injection itself is rather simple and clean. Small holes are drilled into a slab and the material is carefully injected into them, which results in a job site that does not require significant clean up or restoration after the fact. Considering all of this, it is easy to see that it reduces overall impact when looking for an ideal rehabilitation solution.
A good contractor is one that is environmentally sensitive. After all, compromised areas surrounding the initial problem section could cause major headaches that you might be on the hook for down the road. By choosing polyurethane injection, you can rest easy knowing that not only will your problems with sunken concrete slabs be taken care of, but also that the surrounding environment is taken care of just as much.