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Concrete Leveling: Helping Reduce Your
Corporate Carbon Footprint…
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
Video
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
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
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
United States
Other G7 countries
Rest of the world
Population Energy Consumption
7%5%
88%56%
25%
19%
Source: www.cement.org
Residential Bldgs
Commercial Bldgs
Industry
Transportation
21%
18%
35%
26%
United States
Other G7 countries
Rest of the world
56%25%
19%
9.75%
Source: www.cement.org
10% of the world’s energy is consumed in the manufacture and use of US homes and buildings
U.S. buildings use three times more energy than similar buildings in similar climates in Europe
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
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
www.wri.org
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
The average life of a building shell is in the range of 50 to 100 years
Sustainability practitioners advocate the foundation and shell of new buildings should be designed for a service life of 200 to 300 years
Material Manufacturing
Construction
Occupancy
Maintenance
Demolition
Disposal
Source: www.cement.org,www.concretethinker.com
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
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
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
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
A-1 pumping compound is pumped below
concrete to fill voids and raise the slabs
After concrete has been leveled, holes
are sealed off with a non-shrinking grout
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3
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A-1’s self-contained patented pumping system
28 Years & Still Pumping Strong!
Application
Interior cross-section post-raise
demonstrating how A-1’s limestone mix
filled the void beneath this patio
Photo taken one week after pumping
Anatomy of a Lift: Cheektowaga, NY – 07/01/07
What is beneath your concrete slab?
Imagine what’s happening to a void like
this in the winter…
A-1 Concrete Leveling can fill the
void and raise the slab!!!
These pictures show an interior cross-section post-raise and demonstrate how A-1’s limestone
mix filled the void beneath this patio and reduced a significant water drainage issue
Before: Anatomy of a Lift
What does A-1’s material look like under the slab?
Principle
Raised Interior Conference RoomSaved Down-Time & Tax-Payer $$$
Wheatfield, NY – 10/08/08Municipal
Raised Interior GarageSaved Down-Time & Tax-Payer $$$
Wales, NY – 7/29/08Municipal
Raised Interior Warehouse SlabSaved Down-time and a Forklift
West Seneca, NY – 09/30/08
BEFORE AFTER
Industrial
Kept Patio From Falling Away…Property Management Company Keeps
Customers Happy
Amherst, NY – 09/30/08
BEFORE AFTER
Commercial – Prop. Mgmt
Saved a Patio for the CustomerHelping Keep Medical Bills to a Minimum!
Amherst, NY – 10/25/08
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Rear Patio
No More Water Rollin’ In…Redirected Surface Water Drainage
Lockport, NY – 10/09/08
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Front Porch
Williamsville, NY – 06/19/08
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!!!
Patio Raised & Resurfaced!!!
Residential – Front Porch
Before
After Raising & Patching
After Resurfacing
Re-Directed Drainage Away from the House!
Made the Drive in a Little Easier…
Williamsville, NY – 10/31/08
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Driveway
Raised Driveway Upper ApronEliminated 4” Drop and Severe
Drainage Issue
East Amherst, NY – 08/06/07
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Driveway Upper Apron
Eliminated Severe Trip HazardsTransitioned Slabs to Accommodate Walking!
Cheektowaga, NY – 07/15/08
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Sidewalks
Rescued Pool Deck from Bulldozer!
Amherst, NY – 08/21/08
BEFORE AFTER
Residential – Pool Deck
Open Discussion…
Questions?
Thank You!