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I have a relatively new concrete slab that is about 23 by 13'. It is built on a bit of a grade with coordinated drainage pipe underneath.
It really is two pieces, 12x13 each. I noticed the side closer to the slope sunk about 1/4" to *gasp* 1/2" near the center where they meet after backing up into it and then changing direction again. (There is a perpenducular crack in the center to so it isn't sinking evenly)
Any thoughts?
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Join a DIY, contractors, or concrete pouring forum.
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I would assume the base was not properly prepared. What does the concrete contractor say?
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You can compact the ground until you are blue in the face and you won't reach 100 % compaction. The ground will still settle! The slabs should have been pinned together to eliminate uneven heights or seperation. Good luck, it will probably keep moving.
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Was the pad professionally graded and compacted?
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Humm I wonder how much it'll sink
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This is existing from a previous owner
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Can you just live with it? It might be pretty pricey to correct.
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Sure a little uneven don't bother me. As long as it's not going to move enough to cause issues.
I have heard of polylevel something. I think foam injection that lifts concrete? Maybe cheaper than other alternatives?
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A couple potential issues:
- The base wasn't well compacted and now it's compacting. As long as it stops and it isn't pooling water badly or otherwise causing problems, I would just live with it. If it gets bad or otherwise starts bothering you, yes, you can have a residential paving company come out and use injection to compensate for the sinking.
- How thick is the concrete? 4" thick and you can expect a 12x13ft flag to crack. There's a reason sidewalks typically have a 4-5ft joint spacing.
- Are there any signs of water washing away the base material? If yes, you need to stop that or it likely will continue to get worse.
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