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UNEVEN DRIVEWAY JOINTS, in MEDFORD
Uneven driveway joints in Medford? Learn why slab edges stop lining up and how leveling differs from sealing.
Medford, Oregon · Concrete Underfoot
You know
the spot. Your shoe
finds it anyway.
Grocery bags in both hands. Eyes on the front door. Then your toe catches the same raised edge you’ve stepped over all summer.
Uneven driveway joints can become so familiar that you adjust your stride without thinking. For a Medford homeowner, that everyday workaround is worth a closer look.
The joint belongs there.
The height difference deserves attention.
Concrete driveways commonly have joints that divide the surface into sections. A joint alone isn’t a defect. The concern is when adjoining sections no longer meet at a comfortable walking height.
Uneven driveway joints may reflect settlement on one side, upward movement on the other, or a combination. Appearance alone won’t establish which slab moved.
Look at the support beneath the surface.
Poorly compacted fill, soil shrinkage, and erosion can leave concrete without consistent support. Runoff near a slab is another useful observation when investigating uneven driveway joints.
TerraFirma’s guide to why concrete slabs sink and settle explains these possible causes. Record where water pools, whether the edge has changed, and where the driveway meets the garage or walkway.
Leveling and sealing have different jobs.
A bead of sealant won’t bring uneven driveway joints back to the same elevation. The repair needs to address the condition that is actually present.
Concrete leveling
For suitable settled slabs, polyurethane foam injection can fill voids and lift the concrete. Slab condition and the surrounding support determine whether lifting is appropriate.
Joint sealing
Suitable sealant helps limit water entering through joints and cracks. It does not replace missing support or correct a difference in slab height.
A better crossing starts with the right diagnosis.
Uneven driveway joints don’t automatically mean the whole driveway needs replacement. Severely deteriorated concrete may need a different approach, while sound settled slabs may be candidates for concrete lifting and repair.
TerraFirma’s concrete leveling questions and answers explain what an evaluation can clarify. Until uneven driveway joints are addressed, choose a clear walking route around the raised edge.
Carrying groceries should require a free hand, not a memorized route across the driveway.
TerraFirma Homeowner Resources
Why does concrete
crack, sink, or settle?
Cracked driveways, sinking patios, and uneven garage floors can point to problems beneath the surface. Watch TerraFirma explain how poorly compacted soil, dry conditions, flooding, and tree roots can contribute to concrete damage.
A closer look beneath the slab can help identify the cause and guide the right concrete repair approach.
CONCRETE REPAIR
HOMEOWNER QUESTIONS
How does the warranty work?
For concrete slabs raised with TerraFirma’s PolyLevel®, we guarantee that the area where the slab of concrete was lifted will not settle more than ¼ inch for a period of 5 years from the date of installation. If it does, we will provide the labor and materials to re-level the area at no additional charge.
What is better: mudjacking or polyurethane?
A Polyurethane solution is not as messy or disruptive as other foundation-lifting techniques like mudjacking. Our PolyLevel solution is lightweight (without compromising strength), offers faster installation and cure time, making it the best option available.
What kind of foam is used to lift concrete?
High-density polyurethane foam is the expert’s choice for concrete lift. Our PolyLevel solution uses a high-density polyurethane foam to fill voids and stabilize sinking concrete slabs. The expanding properties of the two-part urethane formula allows for the lifting of the slab.
Can you repair cracked concrete after going through concrete leveling?
Yes. In fact, we recommend that our TerraFirma Concrete Leveling customers seal the cracks and joints of their newly lifted concrete with our NexusPro solution, as it will help protect their concrete for many years to come.
My concrete seems to have settled over the winter. What should I do?
Your concrete most likely didn’t settle, but instead the adjacent concrete slabs heaved upwards, due to the frozen dirt below. There is nothing that can be done, but wait for the ground to thaw and the concrete to return to its original position. If the concrete doesn’t return to its normal position in the spring, you may want to have one of our experts take a look to determine if a permanent solution is necessary.
