Thanks for the testimony. I like this solution, but after reading some negative comments here, I wasn't sure. Some of these negative comments were really off base. I will take the naysayers with a grain of salt.
In cases like this I think you are better off renting a concrete grinder. The tree root is just going to lift the sidewalk again. Just grind the raised portion. After a few times you'll have to cut out the lifted up portion of the sidewalk, trim the roots and re-pour. Just life in the big city.
You were applying (brushing on) more of the 'bonding' solution right before you started adding concrete. Doesn't the instructions on the bonding solution say to let it dry for 2-3 hours before applying the concrete mix? Like to hear your comment.
Done properly, many years. That mix + the bonding adhesive is engineered for doing exactly this. Surface prep is key and picking a product that is make to brush out to a feather edge. Also, using the edging trowl along the sides and especially along the expansion joint will keep it forn cracking due to expansion/contraction of the adjoining slab.
My 3.5× 3.0×m ×15cm concrete slabs have become vertically misaligned 1-4cm, most likely by the roots from a large neighbouring tree. I am thinking of repairing this the was you demonstrated with your foot path slabs. Could you recommend a good bonding primer for me to use. Thank you for your well presented work. Subscribed. Bloke from Aus.
can i do something like this on top of an old concrete curb to make it smooth? i ntend to grind the hell out of it with my skateboard so the slippery is a good thing. i tried rub bricking it and its not grinding down the rocks that are showing through
I thought sidewalks were the cities problem, call them to do it. If you must do it then why not either: 1. Lift up the low slap and put dirt, sand, gravel to make it angle up to the other. 2. Move the high slab and remove the root followed by leveling the groung and place the slab back. Just because a hammer can solve one problem doesn't mean all problems can or should be soved by one.
Wouldn’t it be better to put a thin divider between the slabs before spreading the concrete to protect the expansion joint. I don’t think you want to fill that in.
Why would you do this as opposed to lifting the cement back up with foam? The reason it has sunk in the first place is because the dirt has dispersed and left voids underneath.
Here's an honest question: why did you choose this method and not drilling 9 holes in the slab with a mason bit and use foam filler with 2X4 as your leveling guide? It would've cost less.
Sometimes you're working with homeowners budget If you explained that it was temporary fix and would need to be fix for 5k just for HOA compliance looks good to me
Yes. Also he should have added expansion joint between the two slabs, bc the tree roots will continue to move the original slab and what do you think will happen to that little ramp….it’ll just break away. The technique was good but that was a little bit amateur. 20 yrs exp should have known better.
You're right, but where do you draw the line? In this case they would have to remove the tree and roots and remove concrete then replace. But there's about 20 big trees on that property causing damage. The proper thing to do is remove all the trees, replace all the sidewalks replace all the damaged and affected sewer lines, replace all affected sidewalks. Then someone would say, instead of having all these patched sidewalks you should replace all sidewalks and make them 6 foot wide so if 2 wheelchair need to use at the same time they can. Then the city would come and say you need to replace all the trees you removed. At the end of the project between tree remove, concrete replace, plumbing repairs ect ect. It would be a very costly repair. (To do it right) . I'm not saying it's not the right thing to do, all I'm trying to say that most tenants would be mad because of the rent increases. Affordable housing is getting harder and harder to get.
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Very helpful. Thanks for posting. ✌️
I can see your finishing. You are a very professional. Keep it up 👍. Thank you 🙏 sharing this video
Wow! Looks nice. Thank you for sharing the video.
Nice, nothing stops a snowblower in it's tracks like those ledges for us northern guys.
I never thought of that!! But even moving a refrigerator in a sunny day sucks when it hits one of those😬
Busted up concrete will stop a snowblower too.
That's exactly why I am watching this!
Nice. Thanks for the concrete info.
Excellent video, will try, I watched it many times, thank you.
Thanks for this video. You make it look easy! I really appreciate your honest comments and the tips for a novice.
thank you so much, your on point approcach helped me out alot.. You are a true craftsman. Thanks so much for your help and video!
Thanks for taking the time to create that very helpful video.
OMG, that is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
Looks amazing, nice work!
It's always nice to watch a professional.
You did a nice job and you were good with your instruction… Thanks
What did it look like when it dried? Also why not jack up the slab and fill the void with gravel?
Great video!! Tried it myself and it came out great.
Thanks for the testimony. I like this solution, but after reading some negative comments here, I wasn't sure. Some of these negative comments were really off base. I will take the naysayers with a grain of salt.
Great repair ❤
Thanks my brother!!
How does it look after the cement dried?
Great video and tips....THANKS!
Great video, I needed that! 🏆 Many thanks! 😊
When brooming is there glue in water?
Very timely! I'm going to do this on my sidewalk.
Very helpful !
That's a great job but I wish there would be a technic to remove the "patch" look on the older concrete.
can you match it to the color, style of the concrete underneath?
This is Exactly my issue I need to address….thank you Maintenance Man for adding to RUclips University. 😂
Super god bless you. I had a letter from HOA fix my side walk with exactly same problem .
Send them a letter back telling them they want it, so they need to do it.
F HOAs.
How long does that take to open to foot traffic?
If it's over 80 degrees you can open back up in 3 hrs.
In cases like this I think you are better off renting a concrete grinder. The tree root is just going to lift the sidewalk again. Just grind the raised portion. After a few times you'll have to cut out the lifted up portion of the sidewalk, trim the roots and re-pour. Just life in the big city.
Can you use these products to repairs cracks?
You were applying (brushing on) more of the 'bonding' solution right before you started adding concrete. Doesn't the instructions on the bonding solution say to let it dry for 2-3 hours before applying the concrete mix? Like to hear your comment.
Very informative. What would you suggest if the slab has sunken into the ground and now tilts topward the house?
Beautiful great work
Is this type of material strong enough to use for the driveway?
Nice video thank you for sharing. Is there anything you can put in the ramp to prevent it from cracking in the Winter?
I have never really thought about that. I am in Arizona and it doesn't really get that cold here
How long will it last without cracks?
Done properly, many years. That mix + the bonding adhesive is engineered for doing exactly this. Surface prep is key and picking a product that is make to brush out to a feather edge.
Also, using the edging trowl along the sides and especially along the expansion joint will keep it forn cracking due to expansion/contraction of the adjoining slab.
Negative, in so many ways@@stringlarson1247
Great video!
At first I thought you were going to Jack it up even, but that’s a nice finish job.
Nice job. Thanks
Looks awesome!!
Thanks for such a complete video
Does it work on the part of sidewalk where cars coming in and out of a drive way?
My 3.5× 3.0×m ×15cm concrete slabs have become vertically misaligned 1-4cm, most likely by the roots from a large neighbouring tree. I am thinking of repairing this the was you demonstrated with your foot path slabs. Could you recommend a good bonding primer for me to use. Thank you for your well presented work. Subscribed. Bloke from Aus.
Where r u located
GOOD JOB AMIGO
Have you tried foam lifting?
Awesome job!
Awesome Thx you I live in a HOA community and the prior owners should have repaired this .. UGH.Thx so much
Very nice!!
can i do something like this on top of an old concrete curb to make it smooth? i ntend to grind the hell out of it with my skateboard so the slippery is a good thing. i tried rub bricking it and its not grinding down the rocks that are showing through
If I do this on driveway when can I drive over it.
I've tried this before but then the feathered edges cracked off and didn't stick. I used the adhesive also.
why not lift it with foam?
He said this is $30 fix not a $800 fix
I thought sidewalks were the cities problem, call them to do it. If you must do it then why not either:
1. Lift up the low slap and put dirt, sand, gravel to make it angle up to the other.
2. Move the high slab and remove the root followed by leveling the groung and place the slab back.
Just because a hammer can solve one problem doesn't mean all problems can or should be soved by one.
Wouldn’t it be better to put a thin divider between the slabs before spreading the concrete to protect the expansion joint. I don’t think you want to fill that in.
It looked like you were making a big damn mess until it looked beautiful...
Why does he keep repeating how long he has poured concrete?
knee pads my friend. preserve them knees
He says he's been in the business over 20 years don't you think that's a moot point
Why would you do this as opposed to lifting the cement back up with foam? The reason it has sunk in the first place is because the dirt has dispersed and left voids underneath.
I tried to lift it. Didn’t work! Wasted a lot of time and money! Will try this method!
awesome ❤
Didn’t mention the $50 plus for tools
Here's an honest question: why did you choose this method and not drilling 9 holes in the slab with a mason bit and use foam filler with 2X4 as your leveling guide? It would've cost less.
In another video I watched on the holes/foam type repair, at least one commenter complained that cracks formed between the drilled holes.
Incredible
I would’ve guessed that you’ve never done concrete work
Until the freeze thaw and minus 20 degrees cracks all the patch out. This patch works fine in warmer climates but not in very cold climates.
He's in AZ so....
Not sure but have you poured concrete before? 😉
Like it
Can i seed it with pee gravel?
Just purchase regular gravel and provide your own pee.
This may work where it stays warm all year, BUT not where it gets 10 below zero. You should tell people that.
Please explain why: Does the concrete flake where it's feathered thin? Thx
It’s not concrete,it’s mortar!
Si Bueno
How long have you been in the trade? Amateur 😅
Classic RUclips professional commenter. Are you a lawyer on the lawTube videos as well?
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Hes right , you dont do it this way. Water and tree roots are your worst enemy with cement
Sometimes you're working with homeowners budget If you explained that it was temporary fix and would need to be fix for 5k just for HOA compliance looks good to me
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You should keep your two cents to yourself. 😆
Yes. Also he should have added expansion joint between the two slabs, bc the tree roots will continue to move the original slab and what do you think will happen to that little ramp….it’ll just break away. The technique was good but that was a little bit amateur. 20 yrs exp should have known better.
Temporary patch, not a real solution. Whom ever it is that you do this work for are crappy landlords
You're right, but where do you draw the line? In this case they would have to remove the tree and roots and remove concrete then replace. But there's about 20 big trees on that property causing damage. The proper thing to do is remove all the trees, replace all the sidewalks replace all the damaged and affected sewer lines, replace all affected sidewalks. Then someone would say, instead of having all these patched sidewalks you should replace all sidewalks and make them 6 foot wide so if 2 wheelchair need to use at the same time they can. Then the city would come and say you need to replace all the trees you removed. At the end of the project between tree remove, concrete replace, plumbing repairs ect ect. It would be a very costly repair. (To do it right) . I'm not saying it's not the right thing to do, all I'm trying to say that most tenants would be mad because of the rent increases. Affordable housing is getting harder and harder to get.
@@MaintenanceManNarratives Agreed, This is a cheap repair and gets the job done. Everything in life is temporary.
This is temporary but then isn`t the actual/original sidewalk temporary too? That's why he is fixing it.
How much would you be willing to pay for fixing this?
Looks like 💩
Thought you were going to fix it didn’t realize all you were doing is a Biden presidential solution
20 years 😂 experience? Keep reminding viewers 20 years😢
Honestly not impressed..