Deep Foamjection: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works For All Sometimes you need more than a standard concrete foundation. Whether you're trying to stabilize a building foundation, secure a seawall repair, or bring soil stabilization to uneven terrain, you may need more than standard concrete raising. Deep Foamjection is injecting liquid foam through strategic points to a surface below a concrete slab to increase the ground's loadbearing capacity. (2) Foamjection foams are made with 39-49% renewable and recycled materials. (2)
The foam in Deep Foamjection is safe and does not contain harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene, or toluene. (2) The foam they use is the same type as foam used for standard mattresses or couch cushions.(2) No matter your reason for needing a concrete lift or a more secure foundation, you need the assurance your project will be completed safely. You want to assure your client their buildings will stand and remain level.
Just as a tree requires a strong system of roots to bind the earth together, and support the tree, the process of Deep Foamjection injects foam below the concrete surface to provide a "manmade root system" wherever your client may need it. (2)
This process is ideal for raising and providing steadiness to concrete slabs. It can also stabilize the ground below and around a standard Foamjection project. Deep Foamjection is considered "an upgrade to standard Foamjection," (1) and the two processes can work together to produce an even higher degree of project stabilization. (2)
The Deep Foamjection team will come to your site and carefully analyze the soil to determine where and how deep the foam injections will need to go. Based on their analysis of the soil and of any structures involved, the team will strategically drill holes for the places their pumps will be placed. They will then pump the foam into those holes. Once the foam reaches its destination, it becomes rigid. The holes they drill are then closed with pieces of concrete and securely sealed. (2) Before they leave, the Deep Foamjection team will thoroughly verify their results to be sure the foundation or the soil repair will achieve its intended purpose. (2)
Deep Foamjection is effective because when the foam is injected, it follows "the path of least resistance,"(2) and fills "weak areas, fissures and ground voids." (2) Once this has been done, it provides a permanent solution because foam remains in its injected shape, and it will not absorb water. It also does not ooze harmful chemicals into the surrounding soil. (2)