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Need Advice Concrete Driveway Repair

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by car3856, Sep 5, 2009.

  1. car3856

    car3856 New Member

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    Our driveway is becoming pitted and weathered. Any one have any advice on if it can just be resurfaced? What is the best way to handle this?

    Need a good company recommendation if it is not a do-it-yourself job.

    Thank you!
     
  2. RobVT3

    RobVT3 New Member

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    Depending on how bad it is, you could seal the cracks with sikaflex (caulk) or you could have the broken sections taken out and replaced. I'm not familiar with any resurfacing that would hold up to the elements. Either you fill the cracks, or you break and replace. Asphalt is a different story.
     
  3. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    Rob is correct, there is no resurfacing technique to repair concrete. You either fill in the cracks with a concrete filler or remove and re-pour.

    It is best to fill the cracks when they are still hairline. This usually prevents them from expanding. Filler does not work so well on large, frequently traveled-over cracks.
     
  4. car3856

    car3856 New Member

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    Thanks for the advice folks!
     

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