Strongest Mix to Fill Holes in Concrete Drive?

[Paul]

Hi,

I need to fill up some holes in my concrete driveway. I know that some
of the more shallow holes will be difficult to fill successfully long
term, but what is the strongest cement/sand ratio to use? (I assume
that is sharp sand, right?) I did buy a mix a couple of years back,
and used that, and it survived this winter, but it was very expensive.
It was also dark in colour, so maybe it had an additive? Should I add
something to make it stronger still?

Many thanks.

Paul.

[Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot]

"Paul" <pauly...@googlemail.com> wrote in message
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Don't know, but I would be very interested to know if there exists some
manner of magic plop, like floor leveller for example, which could be poured
onto a concrete drive or path to make it all pretty again. I'm buggered if
I'm smashing up concrete at my age.

Si

[The Medway Handyman]

Might be worth a look
http://www.watco.co.uk/repair-materials/damaged-concrete-and-holes/epoxy-resin-repairs/watco-concrex.html

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

[pete]

One thing to try is to dig out some more of the hole you want to fill.
The idea is to make the hole larger at the bottom than the opening at
the surface. That way when you do fill it, the hole will be plugged
by the existing material around the top, hence the filler won't be able
to work free.

[NT]

3:1 with EVA. Or better epoxy mortar, but thats not cheap.

NT

[Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot]

"Tim Watts" <t...@dionic.net> wrote in message
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> Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot <eastREM...@gmail.com>
> wibbled on Sunday 07 March 2010 21:32

> I would guess you would be looking at an epoxy overcoat of some sort?
>
> I've seen websites for various things, such as gravel epoxy or bitumen
> bonded down (looks like gravel, feels like gravel, doesn't fall off -
> favoured by heritage sites) through to fake blockwork done in a poured and
> moulded topping layer (which I'm guessing is epoxy loaded cement or
> something).
>
> eg: http://www.sturgeons.co.uk/dressing.html
>
> Take a walk round your town and look at the drives - you'll spot one soon
> enough (the surface is continuous through the "joints"). If it still looks
> good but looks like it's been down a while, enquire of the owners who did
> it
> :)
>
>
> http://www.pjjcontractorsltd.com/
>
> Heaven knows how much it costs though...
>

Interesting. Thanks for that.

Si

[Paul]

On Mar 8, 5:13 am, NT <meow2...@care2.com> wrote:

>
> 3:1 with EVA. Or better epoxy mortar, but thats not cheap.
>
> NT

Thanks NT. The trouble is, whenever you Google this, it gives a mix
involving ballast. I want a smooth, uniform yet strong mix, so I
really didn't want to use ballast.

Anyway, I will go for 3 sharp sand to 1 cement then, thanks.

[Mike P the 1st]

On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 02:40:35 -0800 (PST), Paul
<pauly...@googlemail.com> gently dipped his quill in the best Quink
that money could buy:

Try to get a sharp edge to work to.
Use ballast .. then tamp it well and the cement will rise to the
surface for a smooth finish

Mike P the 1st

[stuart noble]

Try adding SBR to your mortar. I've feathered edges with it outdoors and
it doesn't crack. Amazing stuff but a bit messy to work with

[NT]

On Mar 9, 11:04 am, Mike P the 1st

<MikePthe1...@northofwherethecustardstops.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Mar 2010 02:40:35 -0800 (PST), Paul

> <paulycur...@googlemail.com> gently dipped his quill in the best Quink

Yes... either way works, with ballast is cheaper fwiw. Tarmac is more
flexible than concrete.

NT