Can I Install the PolyRenewal™ System Alone?

In short, no. You cannot install the PolyRenewal™ system alone unless you are yourself a foundation repair professional. This is largely because of the mixing process. PolyRenewal™ is a two-part system which must be tailored to suit the task at hand. If you mix it incorrectly, the foam will either expand too much or not enough. Furthermore, if you make a mistake during the mixing, it could fail to cure properly. 

•  PolyRenewal May Not Always be the Best Solution 

There is very little that you, as a homeowner, can do to ensure that PolyRenewal™ is the right solution for your property. Identifying the causes of cracks, sinking, and foundation damage can be incredibly complex. That’s why there are so many foundation repair specialists; it’s not something that every contractor can do, let alone a DIY enthusiast. 

If you try to install this solution without seeking a professional opinion, you could end up only addressing part of the problem. Worse still, you could cover up co-occurring problems and allow them to grow unnoticed. In these cases, you could end up with a bigger repair bill further down the line. As such, it’s better to seek the help of an expert. 

• Improper Mixing Will Cause More Damage  

If you create a mix that expands further or with more force than is needed, you will cause more damage to your property. This will cause overcompensation which pushes the concrete upwards into a hump or bulge. This is not only incredibly damaging, but it can be considerably time consuming and costly to rectify because of how quickly PolyRenewal™ cures. 

If you mix the foam incorrectly and it under expands, you will not only be left with no support for your sinking concrete surface, but you may need to excavate the area to fix the problem. As mentioned above, PolyRenewal™ sets very quickly.  This will exacerbate any mistakes which occur and make rectifying them more difficult – as such it is generally more effective to have a professional undertake this work.