[Richo]

Noticed that the foundation in our garage along the exterior walls has some spalling, which I guess is a common thing in cold environments.

I read about this and supposedly with regular maintenance through applying a patching compound, it can be controlled.

Question is, what is the best product to use for this? There are so many concrete repair products out there but I am not finding any that mention specific use for what we need. One Quikrete product I found looked great until it said "for any horizontal surface".

Thanks for any help.

 

[ClarenceBauer]

What is the surface that the coating is spalling from?
CMU, Brick, poured concrete or other?

 

[Richo]

Poured concrete, just the 2" section below the sill plate

 

[joecaption]

Please post a picture so we can see what your seeing.
Likely if it's just above the sill plate there's likely a flashing issue causing it that no patch job will fix long term, but without that picture it's anyone's guess.

 

[ClarenceBauer]

You can use a product like Quick crete type "N" mortar mix.
Get the premixed bag where you just add water.
Make sure the repair area is clean.

 

[Richo]

Please post a picture so we can see what your seeing.
Likely if it's just above the sill plate there's likely a flashing issue causing it that no patch job will fix long term, but without that picture it's anyone's guess.

It's at our old house that is for sale so I am not there to take a photo but this is exactly what it is:

https://homes.winnipegfreepress.com...ing-garage-easier-than-fixing-problem/id-1190

 

[stadry]

probably meant for 'horizontal concrete surface' but we use it for vertical reprs too,,, its more cosmetic than structural when used on a vertical plane,,, my opinion