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Default Concrete Patio

On Sep 4, 12:04*pm, "hr(bob) "
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On Sep 4, 10:53*am, Virtual Voyager wrote:





Hi all,


I have a 16' x 22' concrete patio that butts up against the
utilityroom exterior wall foundation. *It was poured when the house
was built almost 40 yrs ago.


It has severe cracks that appear to be almost, if not, all the way
through . *Some not so deep. *The cracks have created individual
sections, which has caused an uneven surface.


What can I use to seal the cracks? *Finished appearance is not an
issue since I intend to build a "floating" deck over it.


I want to seal them so as to eliminate any further "settling" due to
the water undermining the slab(s).


Any and all experience and expertise is appreciated. *


Vv


Will the area be roofed over when the new floor is built, and/or will
water still be able to get under the slab(?) from around the
perimeter, and then be subject to freezing and thawing?- Hide quoted text -

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Bob, no roof or cover over the deck, but once I can get the cracks
sealed I intend on covering the entire slab with roll roofing, sort of
like tarpaper on a roof.

Thanks for the good response.

Vv