I have several holes that remain from previous piping openings that are aprox. one inch and a half in diameter and I want to close up due to cold air. Anything that can be bought from local hardware or building supply house?
2007-01-16 23:47:18 · 3 answers · asked by Shep 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
One way is to use nonexpanding foam and just kind of build it up in the opening a little at a time until the hole is closed. Or if there is a lot of air movement through the hole, and I am assuming that you can get to both sides of the block, block one side with a piece of cardboard, fill the other side and let it set up. Remove the cardboard and fill the other hole. You could also use mortar, concrete chaulk (the non self leveling type), painter's chaulk, or tape joint compound (wall mud). You could even tape over the holes.
2007-01-16 23:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! There are concrete mixes that come pre mixed that will patch up holes in cinder blocks. If you just have a few you can get small tubs of pre mixed mortor/concrete that can just be forced into the holes with a plastic putty knife, or if you have a lot of holes you can get a morter/concrete dry compound and mix it yourself. Not a major problem!
John
2007-01-17 00:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by telwidit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lowes or home depot..
get premix mortor/ concrete/masonry patch....small plastic container...
and use simply trowel/scrape it over holes..
secret---stuff these holes with insulation/ hard paper leaving about an inch or more depth so you can get a good fill without all you patch falling down inside the cavity of block...
you aren't filling the block --just a small hole--so back the hole with stiff paper/insulation and save a ton of fuss....
2007-01-17 00:16:13 · answer #3 · answered by cork 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋