The power of polymers

differentially settled concrete walks causing trip hazards? settled gymnasium floors? uneven office/classroom floors? entrance, foyer and hallway floor settlement? negatively sloped walks and concrete-paved parking lots? do you have any other slab-on-grade concrete settlement issue or void condition?

We have the solution!

Over the past 14 years, Poly-Mor Canada has been employing an array of expanding polymer resins to lift settled concrete slabs, fill voided areas, stabilize weak base soils strata and leak seal infrastructure challenges. The Poly-Mor process is fast, clean, precise, environmentally friendly, non-intrusive and cost-effective.

How is it done? Poly-Mor’s proprietary expanding polymer resin system, in its liquid state, is injected between the concrete slab and the base soils through drilled holes 5/8-inch in diameter (15 mm or the size of a penny). The material immediately (within seven to 14 seconds) fills any voids, and then accurately and controllably lifts the settled slab to its proper elevation. The expanding resin exerts a force of over 10,240 pounds/square foot (50 tons/square metre) and the lifting is monitored using zip-levels or laser levels.

The causes for concrete slab settlement and subsidence are many. The following are the most frequently suited to the Poly-Mor remedial technology: 1) Inadequate compaction of base soils during initial construction, predominantly evident around perimeter foundations with resultant walk settlement and negative slope towards the building. 2) Drying out or desiccation of base soils where the moisture in the base soils evaporates and causes shrinkage of the base soils. 3) Leaking water pipes or broken

storm drainage and sewer pipes which are typically located under the floor slabs; this would also include washout of base soils from under concrete walks due to the down-spouts not carrying rain water far enough away from the building. 4) Compaction of existing base soils due to vibrations caused by heavy traffic patterns or machinery close to the school premises. These and other causes for settlement and weakening of base soils conditions can be treated with Poly-Mors technology and expertise.

Poly-Mor Canada Inc. has undertaken many slab-lifting projects on schools across Canada – schools as far east as the Gaspe of Quebec, to Vancouver Island and as far north as Dauphin, Manitoba and the larger southern cities of Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. All the work is carried out by qualified specialist technicians, operating from a totally self-contained and fully equipped mobile workshop.

Poly-Mor Canada Inc. diligently strives to incorporate safety and environmental awareness into all aspects of work that Poly-Mor undertakes. We at Poly-Mor are proud to advise that we are COR Certified when it comes to workplace safety for our staff and clients.

We also note that Poly-Mor’s expanding polymer resin systems have withstood rigorous environmental testing over time and have gained LEED certification. We understand clients’ concerns for environmental protection; independent studies have demonstrated that Poly-Mor’s resin systems are environmentally benign, causing no soil or water contamination due to leaching nor does the material off-gas,

Inclusive of the many benefits of using Poly-Mor technology is our ability and desire to put the client in control of their slab-lifting and soils stabilization challenges. In this regard, the majority of the work programs undertaken on behalf of schools have been undertaken during “off-school” hours. Work is done either during holiday periods, weekends or during the evening hours. This ensures there will be no inconvenience to staff and student body during teaching time.

Poly-Mor Canada Inc. is most pleased with the relationship it has developed with numerous school boards and school officials over the years, and looks forward to maintaining these relationships and increasing same with other companies and organizations requiring the services of Poly-Mor Canada Inc.

For more information, call 1-866-887-3835 or visit www.Poly-Mor.ca. b