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beckster6
06-14-09, 02:01 PM
I have an issue with my garage foundation which is crumbling on the outside and the inside. It's really starting to deteriorate quickly and I'd like to find a fix to stop it before it gets any further along. Obviously it was a poured concrete foundation. What is the best material and method to use to repair this issue? The inside is in a little better shape and I may be able to patch that first and let it set before doing the outside. But it's to the point where it is nearly a hole. I'm a single gal trying to figure this out on my own and have no prior experience with concrete patching.
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Pulpo
06-14-09, 08:07 PM
I'll tell you how I would fix it but I would suggest that you look for the cause if the damage, such as a water leak or collection of water somewhere.
On the outside chop all the lose concrete with a chisel & hammer. Then cut a piece of plywood a foot longer the hole but leave some space on top to pour the new concrete between the bottom of the siding & the plywood. Attach the wood with anchors & screws or at least brace it so it doesn't move. Mix some mortar so it looks like sherbert & pour it in. I normally use portland & sand but that might be too much for you. Let it set overnight, remove the playwood & patch whatever you couldn't reach.
On the inside, just chop what's lose & patch.
On the outside chop all the lose concrete with a chisel & hammer. Then cut a piece of plywood a foot longer the hole but leave some space on top to pour the new concrete between the bottom of the siding & the plywood. Attach the wood with anchors & screws or at least brace it so it doesn't move. Mix some mortar so it looks like sherbert & pour it in. I normally use portland & sand but that might be too much for you. Let it set overnight, remove the playwood & patch whatever you couldn't reach.
On the inside, just chop what's lose & patch.
beckster6
06-15-09, 07:10 PM
I have no gutters on that side of the garage, but I would be more apt to believe it is from snow getting in between the garage door and the structure and melting there. I live in the upper midwest and I guess it's possible.
So are you saying that something such as Quikcrete is not the answer here?
So are you saying that something such as Quikcrete is not the answer here?
Pulpo
06-16-09, 07:29 AM
Quickcrete has stones in it. I use it for PVC fence posts & other places where it won't be seen. I prefer to use Portland with sand but use a mortar mix if you want to avoid that.
No mattter what you use, make sure that you remove all loose pieces.
No mattter what you use, make sure that you remove all loose pieces.