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Deck disasater - how to repair concrete posts?
I recently discovered a problem with my new deck's foundation and was hoping
you folks might have some advice on how to proceed. Last year, I built a conventional 22' x 14' x 2'high single level deck. I hired a local company to drill and fill with concrete the eight posts I required for the foundation. This year, I noticed that 5 of the 8 posts are disintegrating. The concrete is was clearly not mixed correctly and can be easily broken apart with a screwdriver. The remaining three posts appear to be OK. The posts extend four feet under ground level and about 2 inches above ground level. I am attempting to get the original company that drilled and set the posts to fix the problem, but what they are proposing doesn't sound like a solution to me. They want to put a layer of hydraulic cement around the tops of the post to prevent further decay. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what could be done to salvage the project? Thanks! Andy |
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