How Do I Repair Cracks In My Concrete Driveway?
How Do I Repair Cracks In My Concrete Driveway?
Concrete is a strong and durable material but is not immune to cracking. Cracks in your concrete driveway can be caused by a variety of factors, including weather changes, ground movement, and improper installation.
While cracks may not pose a structural threat to your home, they can be unsightly and cause trip hazards. You can repair cracks in your concrete driveway in a few different ways.
Simply follow these procedures to resurface your concrete driveway;
Remove Any Debris.
If the fracture is less than a quarter-inch long, it is a good candidate for simple resurfacing. So get a screwdriver and start scratching away at whatever debris you notice.
Then clean the area with a wire brush. Then, clean the space using a leaf blower or a whisk broom.
Clean The Driveway.
Using a pressure washer, wet down the driveway. Then, fill the machine’s reservoir with Quikrete Etcher, Cleaner, and Degreaser and spray it over the surface.
After that, attach a high-pressure nozzle to the washer and clean the surface completely.
Combine The Concrete And Water.
In a 5-gallon bucket, combine Quikrete Re-Cap Concrete Resurfacer and water. In a 12-inch drill, insert a mixing paddle to create the patching material, which should be thick swiftly.
Fill In The Gaps.
Pour the mixture into the crevices and push it deep within with a flat-edged trowel. After that, smooth up the surface.
Allow Drying.
Allow the material to cure overnight before combining it with a slightly thinner quantity of resurfacer. Wet the concrete before applying it to prevent it from drying out too rapidly.
Reappear.
Using a rubber squeegee, apply the resurfacer to the slab. Attempt to apply an even coat with no lap marks.
How Do You Repair Concrete Walls?
A low-pressure crack injection procedure can be used to repair concrete walls that must be structurally sound.
The goal is to re-bond the concrete while preventing water from leaking.
- Plastic injection ports are put into the fracture every 4 to 6 inches.
- Epoxy paste is used to seal the ports to the concrete.
- An epoxy glue is applied to the fracture and beyond, leaving the port tops exposed.
- An epoxy or urethane bonding agent is progressively introduced into the crack, beginning at the bottom and moving up. With the ports closed, the epoxy glue acts as a shield, allowing the bonding agent to enter the crack.
- The epoxy is chipped away after 24 to 48 hours, and the ports are cut or broken off the wall.
- While this procedure is quite effective, it is not a do-it-yourself job. Foundation repair technicians should do it.
