The document discusses how concrete leveling can help reduce corporate carbon footprints. It explains that concrete leveling involves raising sunken concrete slabs using hydraulic pressure injection of grout materials to fill voids beneath slabs. This allows for reuse of existing slabs and uses natural limestone materials. The document then discusses how buildings contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change through their construction, energy usage, and waste production. Concrete leveling can help extend the life of existing structures and reduce the need for new construction and its environmental impacts.

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. Video

4.  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

5.  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

6.  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

7. Source: www.carbonfootprint.com

8.  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

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

10. 18% Commercial Bldgs
9.75%
21% Residential Bldgs
56%
25%
26%
19% Transportation
Industry
35%
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

11.  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

12.  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

13.  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

14. 52% Process Emissions
18%
Cement
43% Fuel Combustion
82%
5% Electricity & Heat
Rest of
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

15. 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

16.  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

17.  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


18.  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

20.  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

21. 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

22. 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
hat’s happening to slab? like
under the a void
this in the winter…
ncrete Leveling can fill the
id 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
tures show an interior cross-section post-raise and demonstrate how A-1’s limestone
filled the voidafter pumpingand reduced a significant water drainage issue
week beneath this patio
Principle

23. Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

30. 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
After Raising &
Resurfacing
Patching
Williamsville, NY – 06/19/08
Residential – Front Porch

31. A Rescued Step in 2008!
Make Safety A Priority
BEFORE AFTER
Williamsville, NY – 04/01/08
Residential – Entry / Step

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

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

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

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

36. Open Discussion…
Questions?
Thank You!