I have a 24x24 detached garage that has numerous cracks that go all the way througn the thickness of the slab and also from one side to the other so that they can be seen on the outside. Some cracks are close to 2" wide and several inches deep and there are variances of about 1" in heigth between some of these cracks. One crack in particular goes along the back right next to the sill plate. The garage also needs to be raised a few inches to get it above ground level.
So I have been contemplating two options to fix these problems:
1. Lift the garage and a place 8" block around the foundation, bring in sand so that 4" of concrete can then be poured on top.
or
2. Lift the garage and form around the foundation and then be in some sand and concrete.
Does anyone know what would be the best way to go and what steps would be the best?
I live in Iowa and have to deal with temperatures from 100+ to 20-.
Thanks for your knowledge and assistance.
2006-07-20 06:45:57 · 2 answers · asked by Air_Assault 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
if it's as bad as you say, the only fix is to re-surface the slab, that is pour a new 3 or 4 inch slab on tho of the one you have.
Call a good contractor and get a professional opinion and a cost estimate! Good luck
2006-07-20 06:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a "mud jacking" outfit. concrete/masonry restoration contractor. Call Stetson concrete supply -they can give you a contractor's name & #
2006-07-20 06:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by biz owner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋