Is concrete efflorescnse in the garage is a problem and I need to worry.. See photos
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Browse Forums Paving & Concreting Re: Concrete efflorescnse 2Jun 04, 2022 8:34 am It's a visual stain of calcium leaching out of concrete. You should fit a better water seal to garage door. No I would not avoid this home for that, another may have more serious problems. Why don't you get proper pre purchase inspection and then you can be properly advised, this home may have other issues you are not aware of. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog  26 Apr 2022 9 Junior Member Re: Concrete efflorescnse 3Jun 04, 2022 11:55 am  building-expertIt's a visual stain of calcium leaching out of concrete. You should fit a better water seal to garage door. No I would not avoid this home for that, another may have more serious problems. Why don't you get proper pre purchase inspection and then you can be properly advised, this home may have other issues you are not aware of. Thank you I am going to do that.. Thanks again 26 Apr 2022 9 Junior Member Re: Concrete efflorescnse 4Jun 04, 2022 11:56 am building-expertIt's a visual stain of calcium leaching out of concrete. You should fit a better water seal to garage door. No I would not avoid this home for that, another may have more serious problems. Why don't you get proper pre purchase inspection and then you can be properly advised, this home may have other issues you are not aware of. Could it be underground water leaking to the top of concrete? Does concrete contain free calcium that can leave concrete and float to the top? 30 Nov 2021 159 Bronze Member Re: Concrete efflorescnse 5Jun 16, 2022 11:28 pm Is there a spoon drain on the other side of the garage in the driveway ? As most others have posted above the install isn't compliant. The pipe is meant to be covered in loose soil or sand, the pipe has holes in it that leaks out a termicide… 10 22160  Do you have solar on the roof, because if its not a laying defect it looks almost like someone has been walking all over the roof in the mid section of the tile (weakest… 2 8677 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Are you doing this with a building permit? Conversion of a non habitable room into a habitable room requires building permit. 3 28008  |
