Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Oct 04, 2023 4:16 pm Hi Guys, I hope someone who has done this can advise, because if I get it wrong , it will be a huge pain to fix...... I am replacing the stirrups on my verandah of my home and I want to make sure the repair will not break away from the existing concrete. Does anyone know of a process or product I need to do/use to make that so? I have only a little experience with 'Boncrete' but I am not sure it would work in this application. I have fitted M8 x 75 anchor bolts to the insides, hoping that will help, but I have no idea if it will do anyhting... Entering 'Concrete Repair into the Bunnings webpage yields these results: https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/prod ... BoostOrder Should I be using something like : Sika 20kg General Purpose Grout Repair?. or the more expensive offering? Thanks for any insite. Steve Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: How to Ensure Concrete Repair stays attached to old conc 2Oct 04, 2023 5:16 pm You will need to drill and insert dowell bars, grouted into hole with epoxy. Prior to concreting use Bondcrete for chemical bond 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 Re: How to Ensure Concrete Repair stays attached to old conc 3Oct 04, 2023 6:08 pm building-expert You will need to drill and insert dowell bars, grouted into hole with epoxy. Prior to concreting use Bondcrete for chemical bond Thanks. I have put 2 drive bolts in each location. How do I apply the Bondcrete? Paint it on the exposed edges before I pour the repair in? Do I need to let it dry before pouring? Steve Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: How to Ensure Concrete Repair stays attached to old conc 4Oct 04, 2023 6:18 pm sterob building-expert You will need to drill and insert dowell bars, grouted into hole with epoxy. Prior to concreting use Bondcrete for chemical bond Thanks. I have put 2 drive bolts in each location. How do I apply the Bondcrete? Paint it on the exposed edges before I pour the repair in? Do I need to let it dry before pouring? Steve Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Yes brush it on, read Bondcrete instructions 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 Hi there, looking to have a gym in a new build. Planning to install some sort of rubber mat flooring (on concrete) i.e. Asking the builder to not do floorboards in the gym… 0 3895 Hi, I'll be starting on my verandah repair soon - replace ledger, rafters, roofing iron, flashing etc. (fascia board already done). My question is about the timber ledger… 0 5136 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair The intent of that sort of clause is being misaaplied. its suposed to be used to avoid paying out for things liek when you decided to do a reno yourself and the… 3 7495 |