SIZE OF GARDEN AREA TO BE CONCRETED IS 30FTX14FT.
Can i just fill in holes and skim
I ask this as worried it might just brake up after a while and i will be back at square one!
WHAT IS BEST way of doing the job?WHAT do I need and HOW do i do it
cheers fcwoods99
2007-04-10 06:39:57 · 6 answers · asked by fcwoods99@btopenworld.com 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Clean out the holes of loose material to about 3 to 4 inches deep try to keep the sides of the holes vertical, mix some cement, sand, and file gravel ratio 1, 2 , 3, don't make the mix sloppy keep it on the slightly dry side, fill the holes level with the surface packing it well down and smooth off with a float, one of the reasons that concrete breaks up is due to the mix being too wet , and the other reason, which most inexperienced DIYer's don't know is cover the patches with anything that will keep them from drying out too quickly as cement needs to be kept damp to allow it to cure. Cement doe's not cure by evaporation like most adhesives but it cures due to a chemical action, (as can be seen if you leave a trowel with some cement on it in a bucket of water ) so all the work can be undone by a few hours of hot sunshine, so keep it shaded and damp, follow this method and you will be well satisfied with your work.
2007-04-14 11:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't just fill holes and skim. There are companies that resurface concrete with epoxy and small stones. Would this be an option for you? You could cover it with pavers if that won't make it too high. Both of these options are expensive. There is a concretee patch - just like concret but denser that you could try, but it won't give you a nice finish, just patched. Stop by you local home improvement store and see what they have on hand.
2007-04-10 07:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Patching is possible using cement (no stones). You will need an adhesive to make the bond strong. It is a liquid that you brush into the repair areas after cleaning and removing all loose materials. Skimming an area this large would probably crack in a short amount of time unless you applied at least a 1/2" skimcoat.
2007-04-10 07:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
break up old concrete,take out 2 to 3 inches of rubble,then lay down form work around perimeter, packdown remaining rubble.you can hire a electric /petrol mixer.buy some gravel
and cement. mix three or four shovels of gravel to one shovel of cement,make it nice and wet. then use a three by two to screed. thats it.
2007-04-14 09:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by michael w 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
paviours pave the whole area 5 blobs of mix at10 to1 under each and a rubber mallet start from the house u should not need to cut.
2007-04-10 09:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by mr T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tear it out and replace it. should be able to find someone to do it for 3500-4000.
2007-04-10 10:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋