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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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Combustion

Process Emissions

Electricity & Heat

43%

52%

5%82%

18%

Source: www.wri.org, Baumert et al 2005

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

Cement

Rest of

Industry

GHGs

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

2

3

1

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

Support

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!