Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Jun 18, 2012 8:46 am We recently ha our driveway poured by 1300 driveways in Pakenham. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me whether the following is acceptable or not. I don't want to make a fuss if it is, but I just haven't seen any other houses with these marks left after the driveway was done. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Are we being too fussy or are these black marks an issue? Re: Acceptable marks left after driveway? 2Jun 18, 2012 10:43 pm The marks are regretable, and reasonably stubborn. Ask them to acid clean them which will help a little. @builderforlife Building inspector and passionate about construction When you need an expert to take a look. Re: Acceptable marks left after driveway? 3Jun 21, 2012 3:15 pm We had the same and I just got a hard bristle brush and water. They came off pretty quick as they hadn't cured yet. Otherwise if they a re a few months old you can use acid mix and pressure wash as mentioned Re: Acceptable marks left after driveway? 4Jun 23, 2012 11:06 am If its actaully coloured slurry yes use acid but watch out as you will change the texture and create a visable patch your stuck with forever , there are less nasty eco options than hydrocholoric acid out there . If its a coloured sealer use a stripper ,acid only works in the PH level of the concrete so you will be wasting your time and making a mess Pretty careless , next time i advise to walk through the entire job and sign it off before paying the balance , all in all its not a major you need a fridgie to answer but I would think you vac the whole system then add gas if you have a leak, unless it is new install with the gas already loaded, in that case… 1 4133 Old Home Restoration / Renovation Hi, just discovered all these junks left behind under the floor. Could any of these be asbestos? Best to leave as it is or clean up? Thank you for your thoughts 0 10523 |