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Rory

Ivanhoe VIC
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Rory wrote:

You might want to ask why the sawcut finishes half way down the slab.. Its there to encourage a crack.. The crack will keep going beyond the sawcut. QAnd while they are doing that, they didnt put an edge on the concrete so should run a concrete saw around the edge to make it look neater. Its a rookie job, coloured concrete is not forgiving.

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2 years2 years
View: Concrete white patches
2 years2 yearsRoryRory posted:
Small slab for chicken run

You would probably start regretting it after you started. I have heard the story a few times. . Thats a lot of shovelling and very time consuming. I would…

Rory wrote:

Hi.. Grinding is not the answer.. although it would definitely work. You only ever see this on freshly poured concrete, Im pretty sure over time it will all be the same colour.. You could try speeding up the process with some white vinegar. Give a section a scrub and check out the results before doing a large area. Its just salt that is staining your concrete.

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2 years2 years
View: Concrete white patches
2 years2 yearsRoryRory posted:
Multiple cracks on 4 day old driveway

You will always see the cracks after it rains due to them holding water. Even if its sealed. Also I have never seen a concrete crossover sealed. That would not…

2 years2 yearsRoryRory posted:
Hytec Concrete Colours - Dalmation

Best thing to do is call Hytec and ask if they can give you an address in your area where it has been poured.. also ask them how long ago…

3 years3 yearsRoryRory posted:
Concrete foundation for a garage on sloping block

$6-10k most likely. It all depends on the excavations needed and if the wall is to be included and size of it etc, You would need to get…

3 years3 yearsRoryRory posted:
Surface cracks immediately in new concrete driveway

I would never leave a customer with that for a finished job, however as far as your rights go, I think they are allowed to walk away from it as…

3 years3 yearsRoryRory posted:
Crane in driveway

just watch out for the legs the crane rests its weight on.. they can crack your driveway. Im a concreter, I just repaired a broken driveway from this last week.…

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5 years5 yearsRoryRory posted:
Glue or something to hold pebbles together

The resin they use for permeable paving. Shop around for a better price. I think basf are one of the manufacturer's.

5 years5 yearsRoryRory posted:
Sealing Concrete Pathway

Also a concrete warehouse type place. The sealer will likely be less than half the price of burnings.
Allcon
Concreters warehouse
Parchem
Midway building supplies.
To name a few.

5 years5 yearsRoryRory posted:
Sealing Concrete Pathway

It would probably look nicer for longer. Less likely to stain etc.
I would say if you DIY it then go ahead. Its probably not worth paying someone to seal…

5 years5 yearsRoryRory posted:
Is this exposed aggregate normal?

Really the most you should of paid would of been the cost of the concrete. $7k.. There was no value in the labour. A reputable company would of ripped…

5 years5 yearsRoryRory posted:
Is this expected with exposed aggregate?

Looks like it was poured on a windy day. Possibly hot too. Those types of cracks are from the surface drying too quickly. Looks like they lost control of the…

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7 years7 yearsRoryRory posted:
HELP Removing throw on concrete color off porch tiles ?

Using an acid or chemical will not damage the tiles. But it will damage the concrete. And you might end up with a lot of effort and a mediocre result.
It…

8 years8 yearsRoryRory posted:
What do you use for boxing up under a concrete slab

Its a bit hard to advise as I cant actually see the job but im sure you can get a concreter to come in and quote to do both the…

8 years8 yearsRoryRory posted:
Anyone used filler on cracked exposed aggregrate driveway?

you never know... I have a feeling it will be too white and stand out from 10 times further away than the hairline crack... or be something that crumbles away…

8 years8 yearsRoryRory posted:
Quotes + Pro's and Con's

Eek. Please do not get plain grey concrete and colour seal. Its the cowboy (cheap builders) way of doing it. The driveway will look tired in about 4 years.…

8 years8 yearsRoryRory posted:
What do you use for boxing up under a concrete slab

It sounds like you need to build retaining walls around your slab. They do not have to be made of timber.
Once this is done crushed rock compacted every 100mm…

8 years8 yearsRoryRory posted:
Anyone used filler on cracked exposed aggregrate driveway?

Filling the crack will make it much more noticeable than leaving it. Its a really bad idea. (unless you find a specialist that has had success in the past then…

10 years10 yearsRoryRory posted:
Exposed Aggregate cost

It just means they may have to get an extra delivery instead of having it all in one truck. This might cost $100-$200 extra if one area is tiny or…

10 years10 yearsRoryRory posted:
Average cost for a driveway?

$110 is pretty standard for a good job. But the rate per sqm starts to climb on smaller jobs.
As it happens Im actually sat infront of my computer right…

10 years10 yearsRoryRory posted:
DIY Polished concrete floors

While I am a concreter I had never tried polishing concrete until last year when my friend built a house. He paid for the materials and grinder hire and I…

10 years10 yearsRoryRory posted:
Which size aggregate gentler on feet?

Sorry Im not sure how to link to the gallery. You will have to try a different computer to see the link. The websites working.
Regards
Rory

11 years11 yearsRoryRory posted:
Which size aggregate gentler on feet?

The main factor that determines whether its rough or smooth is the choice of a crushed aggregate vs a pebble aggregate.
Aggregate thats been crushed will have better grip underfoot…

12 years12 yearsRoryRory posted:
VCAT - Concrete retaining water

If the water is falling towards the house now and it is a new build property the likelyhood is that over time water will drain down between the house and…

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