Structural

Slab Jacking / Mudjacking

Structural · definition

Pumping grout or polyurethane beneath a sunken slab to lift and re-level it — common for driveways, walks, and garage floors.

Source: American Concrete Institute — ACI Concrete Terminology

  • Grout

    The material that fills and seals joints between tiles. Sanded, unsanded, and epoxy grouts differ in durability and stain resistance — ep…

  • Slab

    A poured concrete floor or foundation surface. Moving plumbing in a slab-on-grade home means saw-cutting and patching concrete — a signif…

  • Slab-on-Grade

    A foundation where the concrete floor slab is poured directly on prepared ground with thickened edges. Common in warm climates; relocatin…

  • Sistering

    Fastening a new joist/rafter alongside a damaged or undersized one to restore or add capacity. A common, code-acceptable structural repai…

  • Soil Report / Geotechnical

    An engineer's investigation of soil conditions guiding foundation design. Required for additions on questionable soils or significant str…

  • Sill Plate

    The pressure-treated board bolted to the top of the foundation that the framing sits on, anchored against uplift and sliding. Rot or term…

  • Spalling

    Concrete or masonry surface flaking off, often from freeze-thaw or corroding embedded rebar. Progressive and a structural concern if rein…

  • Shoring

    Temporary supports that carry structural load while a permanent member is replaced or repaired (e.g., during beam or wall work).

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