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Mar 19, 2009, 06:45 AM
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How to fix pea new gravel porch that honeycombed
My husband just poured a pea gravel porch yesterday and where the forms are didn't turn out guite right. When we removed the forms, there were holes and what looked like not enough mortar to hold some rocks together which resulted in about 3 or 4 spots with a hole not quite the size of a golf ball. Can we fix this with qwickcrete or some sort of epoxy? Need any kind of help or suggestions. Its also been raining here and its supposed to freeze tonight.
Thanks,
Sharon
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Mar 19, 2009, 08:12 AM
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Can you describe this porch in more detail? Was it just leveled pea gravel or is it pressed into concrete?
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Mar 19, 2009, 01:01 PM
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Pressed into concrete
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Mar 19, 2009, 01:06 PM
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So I am guessing these pockets are on the sides where the forms were, right? You can patch but the damage is done and a better patch can be made once the weather is warmer. Prime the pocket with cement adhesive or a creamy mix of portland and water and then fill with concrete. Push the pea gravel in after an hour.
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Mar 19, 2009, 01:23 PM
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What kind of cement adhesive, can you give me the name of the product and where I can get it?
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Mar 19, 2009, 01:37 PM
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So is this not a permanent patch job, if not what will we need to do when its warmer
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Mar 19, 2009, 02:07 PM
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I feel its better to patch concrete patch when all of the slab is more even tempered. Freeze tonight but , in the sun , the slab could be 60 degrees tomorrow. I just don't do patches when its cold and wet, warm and dry makes a better bond. Permanent, well not quite as long as the slab but many years.
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Mar 19, 2009, 04:35 PM
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If its supposed to freeze tonight you better get some plastic lay it on the crete and throw a couple of inches of straw on it. NEVER let concrete freeze within a week to week and a half.
You can loose the top here.
If its raining on it and then freezes you may ending tearing it all out by next year. COVER quick!!
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Mar 29, 2009, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ballengerb1
So I am guessing these pockets are on the sides where the forms were, right? You can patch but the damage is done and a better patch can be made once the weather is warmer. Prime the pocket with cement adhesive or a creamy mix of portland and water and then fill with concrete. Push the pea gravel in after an hour.
Thanks so much for your help. Concrete people and my husband said it wouldn't work but I did it and it looked reasonably well.
Thank You,
Sharon
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Mar 29, 2009, 03:52 AM
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I'm not used to doing this so I hope I'm in the right area. I just wanted to thank you for your help!
Sharon
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