Cracks in concrete slabs and building foundations often indicate more serious issues that may compromise a building’s structural integrity. Epoxy resin is an effective foundation repair technique that reinforces the structure and conceals cosmetic signs of damage. Here are several advantages to using epoxy resin to repair cracked foundations, slabs, and columns.

What Are the Benefits of Epoxy Resin for Repairing Concrete?

1. Damage Prevention

Concrete cracks often expand because water works its way into the structure and erodes the material from within. Epoxy resin permanently fills narrow cracks, preventing water from seeping inside the concrete. This feature keeps cracks from widening around the repair.

2. Durable Bonding

Hydraulic concrete doesn’t bond well, so water will eventually seep around the plug, widening the crack until it falls out. Epoxy, on the other hand, creates a strong chemical bond with any surface, including cured concrete. While other foundation repair products may initially seem less expensive, epoxy resin is a permanent repair that won’t require constant maintenance.

3. Wide Range of Applications

Epoxy resin can be used on stress fractures, impact damage, and any other types of crack. Because it can also be applied effectively to horizontal, vertical, and overhead cracks, epoxy is appropriate for almost any application. Foundation repair contractors routinely use epoxy on everything from cracked basement walls to damaged support columns.

4. Strengthened Concrete

Other concrete repair methods may conceal damage or temporarily reduce water penetration but leave the internal structure intact. Epoxy resin is applied as a liquid, which allows it to completely fill even the smallest cracks before hardening. Once it cures, resin is capable of supporting the load and restoring the strength of your concrete slab or foundation wall.

Since 1973, The Dwyer Company in Lexington, KY, has provided expert foundation repair services to commercial building owners across the country. Their technicians use only the most advanced products on the market and have innovated industry-leading solutions for repairing and maintaining concrete structures. Visit their website to learn more about the benefits of epoxy injections, or call (859) 231-0998 to speak with a team member. You can also reach their Louisville office at (502) 489-5438 or contact West Chester at (513) 777-0998.