This seminar was presented at the Facilities Management Expo in Depew, New York, in November of 2008. Focused on concrete leveling as an environmentally friendly, green application which can assist corporations in reducing their carbon footprint.

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.  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

4.  The ecological footprint, which is an estimate of how
much land and water is needed to produce all the
resources an individual consumes, and dispose of all
the waste and pollution he or she generates
 Redefining Progress estimates that the typical
American uses 25 acres to support his or her lifestyle,
almost five times more than is sustainable
Definition Source: www.safeclimate.net; www.rprogress.org

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. Source: www.carbonfootprint.com

7.  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

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

9. 18% Commercial Bldgs
9.75%
56% 21% Residential Bldgs
25%
19% 26% Transportation
35% Industry
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

10.  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

11.  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

12.  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

13. 52% Process Emissions
Cement
18% 43% Fuel Combustion
82%
Rest of 5% Electricity & Heat
Industry
GHGs
 Cement amounts to about 18 percent of all manufacturing
emissions, with CO2 emitted at a variety of points in the
production process, including:
 The chemical process of making clinker (key component of cement)
 The direct, on-site burning of fossil fuels
 Indirect emissions from electricity consumed during the cement
production process
Source: www.wri.org, Baumert et al 2005

14. 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

15.  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

16.  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

17.  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

19.  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

20. 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

21. 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
what’s happening to slab? like
under the a void
this in the winter…
oncrete Leveling can fill the
oid 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
ctures show an interior cross-section post-raise and demonstrate how A-1’s limestone
x filled the voidafter pumpingand reduced a significant water drainage issue
week beneath this patio
Principle

22. Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

29. 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 Raising & After
Patching Resurfacing
Residential – Front Porch Williamsville, NY – 06/19/08

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

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

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

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

34. Open Discussion…
Questions?
Thank You!