I'm looking to tackle my sidewalk but I'm not sure of the best way to repair it. Please advise
M mozart6099 · Registered Joined Feb 28, 2016 · 47 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Jun 7, 2016 Only show this user I'm looking to tackle my sidewalk but I'm not sure of the best way to repair it. Please advise Attachments 1465263424060.jpg 199.5 KB Views: 133 1465263443818.jpg 117.5 KB Views: 108
D de-nagorg · JUSTA MEMBER Joined Feb 23, 2014 · 20,351 Posts #2 · Jun 7, 2016 Only show this user You need to determine what is causing those cracks. Probably a root from a nearby tree. Then you can use an angle grinder with a concrete cutting blade to cut them out. Cut the one at the nearby expansion joint, and a foot or so past the crack, and the other one a foot or so past both sides. And pour new concrete, or tear the whole thing out and build a new one. ED
You need to determine what is causing those cracks. Probably a root from a nearby tree. Then you can use an angle grinder with a concrete cutting blade to cut them out. Cut the one at the nearby expansion joint, and a foot or so past the crack, and the other one a foot or so past both sides. And pour new concrete, or tear the whole thing out and build a new one. ED
S stadry · Registered Joined Jun 20, 2009 · 6,737 Posts #3 · Jun 7, 2016 Only show this user depends on your n-hood,,, if its a nice 1, replace the s/w,,, if not so hot, repair as gorg post'd,,, i'm betting no tree root, tho
depends on your n-hood,,, if its a nice 1, replace the s/w,,, if not so hot, repair as gorg post'd,,, i'm betting no tree root, tho