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Rain on fresh concrete

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RandyB

05-19-2004 17:33:06




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My niece is building a new home and it rained heavy on her fresh poured basement. What is the best fix for the potting that the rain put in it? Will a 2 inch cap be sufficient and will it adhere to the potted concrete?




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JMS/MN

05-21-2004 13:57:22




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 Re: Rain on fresh concrete in reply to RandyB, 05-19-2004 17:33:06  
Thin layer of epoxy might work-gives a smooth finish, very durable. Won't raise the floor level an appreciable amount.



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Davis In SC

05-21-2004 18:45:04




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 Re: Re: Rain on fresh concrete in reply to JMS/MN, 05-21-2004 13:57:22  
I agree on epoxy, but only if applied by a company that does the commercial/industrial type of coating. We have it on our shop floor, it has held up great for 9 years. Ours was applied at 1/32 inch thick. They usually use a grit blast to roughen surface to aid the adhesion. It should stick great to the surface that was rained on..... Regards, Davis



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david - OR

05-21-2004 12:37:21




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 Re: Rain on fresh concrete in reply to RandyB, 05-19-2004 17:33:06  
The slab itself is probably not structurally damaged. If you can live with the rough surface that is probably the best. Many of the "topper" mixes do not bond well, or crack or spall themselves, and in 5 years you'd rather have the rough slab than the deteriorating topper surface.

A thick topper will also reduce the headroom in the basement, which is a net loss of useable space in the home and not something that the future owner should just live with for no compensation from the builder. With the common 8 foot walls, 4 inch slab, and 1.5 inch mudsill, you are down to 7' 9" of headroom. Losing another 2 inches to a topper mix will make the basement seem suitable solely for those of shorter stature.

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DiggerLarry

05-21-2004 10:12:48




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 Re: Rain on fresh concrete in reply to RandyB, 05-19-2004 17:33:06  
You could pour 2" on top of what you have or use a topper mix, which can be 1/2" or less thick. The key to either one working is a good bonding agent. Without it, they tend not to stick to each other after time. If it's not too pitted you could use epoxy floor coat it to smooth it out.



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Contractor`

05-20-2004 10:43:29




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 Re: Rain on fresh concrete in reply to RandyB, 05-19-2004 17:33:06  

If her building contractor poured the floor and it is not acceptable it is his responsibility to correct it.



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RandyB

05-20-2004 19:19:53




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 Re: Re: Rain on fresh concrete in reply to Contractor`, 05-20-2004 10:43:29  
The contractor has offered to correct it but was wondering what the proper repair would be. The carpet has been one option and a sanding or grinding is an option and also pour a 2 inch cap. Was just curious as to the best solution.



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Robert

05-20-2004 10:22:39




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 Re: Rain on fresh concrete in reply to RandyB, 05-19-2004 17:33:06  
There are a couple of options available (besides putting in carpet).
Home Depot sells a product that is made for this type of situation---- it's supposed to be self-leveling, place it with a squegee----down side is that it is about $20 a sack.
You could make your own grout mix----1 part portland cement to 3 parts finish or masonry sand, add a bonding agent along with the water----down side is lots of labor, but somwhat cheaper than the self leveling stuff.

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dan

05-19-2004 18:08:36




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 Re: Rain on fresh concrete in reply to RandyB, 05-19-2004 17:33:06  
carpet



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