The process of raising sunken concrete slabs through the use of hydraulic pressure injection where a grout, or other base material, creates a new sub-base by filling voids beneath concrete slabs and hydraulically raising the sunken slab back to grade Environmentally responsible application Reuse existing slabs Limestone material is natural, non-toxic

1. Concrete Leveling:
Helping Reduce Your
Corporate Carbon
Footprint…
www.a1concreteraising.com

2.  The process of raising sunken concrete slabs
through the use of hydraulic pressure injection
where a grout, or other base material, creates a
new sub-base by filling voids beneath concrete
slabs and hydraulically raising the sunken slab
back to grade
 Environmentally responsible application
 Reuse existing slabs
 Limestone material is natural, non-toxic
Definition

3. Video

4.  Climate change
 Global warming, GHGs, CO2, melting icecaps
 Energy
 Clean vs. dirty, renewable, biofuels, petroleum & coal
 Waste
 Landfills, “disposable” culture, water bottles
Source: www.webecoist.com

5.  Carbon footprint - effect you have on climate in terms
of the total amount of greenhouse gases you produce
throughout your life
 Burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating and
transportation etc.
 Average American is responsible for 20 tons of carbon
dioxide emissions each year
 Far greater per capita number than that of any other
industrialized country
 US accounts for more than 20% of the world's total
greenhouse gas emissions
Source: www.carbonfootprint.com

6.  Carbon dioxide (CO2) has accumulated the most in
the atmosphere and is presently having the greatest
cumulative warming effect on our planet
 CO2 is 85% of all worldwide emissions
 Other gases include: Methane, nitrous oxide, CFCs, tropospheric
ozone
 CO2 in atmosphere increased 30% since pre-industrial
times
 Human sources of CO2 primarily includes burning of
fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) & deforestation
 Directly affecting climate change and energy
Source: www.epa.gov, www.safeclimate.net

7. Population Energy Consumption
5%
7% 25%
88%
56% 19%
United States
Other G7 countries
Rest of the world
Source: www.cement.org

8. 18% Commercial Bldgs
9.75%
21% Residential Bldgs
56%
25%
26%
19% Transportation
Industry
35%
United States
Other G7 countries
 10% of the world’s energy is consumed in the
Rest of the world
manufacture and use of US homes and buildings
 U.S. buildings use three times more energy than
similar buildings in similar climates in Europe
Source: www.cement.org

9.  Cement is an ingredient of concrete
 Four elements used for manufacture: calcium, silicon,
aluminum, and iron
 Concrete includes cement, water, sand, and gravel or
crushed stone
 Cement is the “glue” that holds the mix together
 Cement comprises only a portion of concrete
Source: www.cement.org

10.  United States of America
 People's Republic of China (Mainland)
 Russian Federation
 India
 Japan
 Germany
 Canada
 United Kingdom
 South Korea
 Italy
http://cdiac.ornl.gov/trends/emis/tre_tp20.html; New York Times

11.  Concrete is the most widely used building
material on the planet
 Second most used material in the world behind water
 Easy-to-use and versatile
 Abundant and readily available
 Cement is a significant contributor to worldwide
GHG at almost 4% of total and 5% of total CO2
emissions
 Top 12 cement-producing companies = 81% of
world total
 China largest = 43% of world total
www.wri.org

12. Material Manufacturing
 The average life of a
Construction
building shell is in the
range of 50 to 100 years
Occupancy
 Sustainability
practitioners advocate Maintenance
the foundation and
shell of new buildings
Demolition
should be designed for
a service life of 200 to
300 years Disposal
Source: www.cement.org,www.concretethinker.com

13.  Use “green” building materials whenever possible
 Examine your exterior drainage regularly and
maintain to ensure water is directed away from
foundations and concrete areas
 Caulk and seal all joints where water could enter
 Consider concrete leveling as a preventative option
to fill voids or to raise sunken slabs
 Consider re-surfacing as an option to improve
concrete surfaces

14.  Increased technology allows for “green” building products
 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED):
Developing “Green Building” standard
 Building design and development certification program to
measure: Sustainability, Waste efficiency, Energy,
Atmosphere, Materials, Resources, Innovation, Design
Demonstrate the efficient use of energy, water and materials

Limit impact on outdoor environment

Provide a healthier indoor environment

Government, business quickly adapting


15.  Greenhouse Gas Protocol
 An accounting tool for quantifying emissions for
businesses
 The 2030 Blueprint
 Green building rating systems, models such as Building
for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES)
 EPA Energy Star
 Programs that focus only on recycled content or
renewable resources
 Cementitious materials

16.  Reduce downtime ~ same day use of slabs
 Extend life of existing slabs
 Save 50% to 70% versus the cost of replacement
 Environmentally responsible
 America’s largest concrete leveling company
 Locally-owned franchise invested in community
 Expertise & consistency in raising and stabilizing
 Patented specialty hydraulic pumping system

17. A-1’s self-contained patented
pumping system
1 A-1 pumping compound
2 is pumped below
concrete to fill voids and
raise the slabs
28 Years & Still
Pumping Strong!
After concrete has
been leveled, holes
3 are sealed off with a
non-shrinking grout
Application

18. Anatomy of a Lift:
Cheektowaga, NY – 07/01/07
Before: Anatomy of a Lift
What does A-1’s
beneath your concrete slab?
material look like
hat’s happening to slab? like
under the a void
this in the winter…
ncrete Leveling can fill the
id and raise the slab!!!
Interior cross-
section post-raise
demonstrating how
A-1’s limestone mix
filled the void
beneath this patio
Photo taken one
tures show an interior cross-section post-raise and demonstrate how A-1’s limestone
filled the voidafter pumpingand reduced a significant water drainage issue
week beneath this patio
Principle

19. Support

20. Raised Interior Conference Room
Saved Down-Time & Tax-Payer $$$
Wheatfield, NY – 10/08/08
Municipal

21. Raised Interior Garage
Saved Down-Time & Tax-Payer $$$
Wales, NY – 7/29/08
Municipal

22. Raised Interior Warehouse Slab
Saved Down-time and a Forklift
BEFORE AFTER
West Seneca, NY – 09/30/08
Industrial

23. Kept Patio From Falling Away…
Property Management Company Keeps
Customers Happy
BEFORE AFTER
Amherst, NY – 09/30/08
Commercial – Prop. Mgmt

24. Saved a Patio for the Customer
Helping Keep Medical Bills to a Minimum!
BEFORE AFTER
Amherst, NY – 10/25/08
Residential – Rear Patio

25. No More Water Rollin’ In…
Redirected Surface Water Drainage
BEFORE AFTER
Lockport, NY – 10/09/08
Residential – Front Porch

26. Patio Raised & Resurfaced!!!
This customer re-established their
existing concrete patio with A-1’s
pressure injection application,
then had The MJA Company treat
the cracks and resurface, resulting
in a beautiful “”new” patio less
than ½ the cost of
replacement!!!
Before
After
After Raising &
Resurfacing
Patching
Williamsville, NY – 06/19/08
Residential – Front Porch

27. Re-Directed Drainage Away
from the House!
Made the Drive in a Little Easier…
BEFORE AFTER
Williamsville, NY – 10/31/08
Residential – Driveway

28. Raised Driveway Upper Apron
Eliminated 4” Drop and Severe
Drainage Issue
BEFORE AFTER
East Amherst, NY – 08/06/07
Residential – Driveway Upper Apron

29. Eliminated Severe Trip Hazards
Transitioned Slabs to Accommodate Walking!
BEFORE AFTER
Cheektowaga, NY – 07/15/08
Residential – Sidewalks

30. Rescued Pool Deck from Bulldozer!
BEFORE AFTER
Amherst, NY – 08/21/08
Residential – Pool Deck

31. Open Discussion…
Questions?
Thank You!