Concrete path, stairs and porch repair
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Dfm on Jan 03, 2016okay what happened..is it on a slope? a pipe break and wash out a hole? can it be mud jacked? can you build wood stairs over the existing concrete? and a wood deck over the front porch? photos would be good.....Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Jan 03, 2016Heres two sites to get you started. www.concretenetwork.com/concrete-repair/ and www.diynetwork.com/how-to-skillsandknow-how/masonary-and-tiling/how-to-repair-concreteHelpful Reply
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Cynthia H on Jan 03, 2016If you are worried about someone getting hurt on it, I don't think you have a choice about repairing, removing or covering it. We had old wooden steps in the front for years and I was pleasantly surprised that after getting a bid for replacement steps, how reasonable it was. We used precast and did all the footer, demo etc. ourselves. We spent almost as much on the railings as the steps themselves. Our next project is the crumbling basement steps, next spring. Keep in mind your insurance company might give you a hard time about the steps, if they are indicating a) a safety hazard and b) something that has the potential to cause damage to your house.Helpful Reply
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Shawn Brockhoff Maxwell on Jan 03, 2016If the existing is sound but just cracked, you might be able to pour concrete over what is there. Or as suggested above - wood. Remember though that wood is slick when wet (if you are concerned about falling). Sand based products can be applied - do homework and get more than one opinion.Helpful Reply
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MN Mom on Jan 03, 2016There are different colors and types of recycled decking such as Trex. They last forever without needing to be stained and really require very little maintenance once installed. Depending on your capabilities, you could install it on your risers and landing. You can also try a skim coating of concrete on places that just need to be freshed up or even consider laying pavers for the walkway.Helpful Reply
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Kincaid99 on Jan 03, 2016Since we cannot see what is the problem, maybe you could take out the worst parts yourself and lay a paver path, we did this and it is a vast improvement, and if one breaks we can replace it easily, wood over the top is an option, but I would paint it with a sand added element.Helpful Reply
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