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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:19 am
by Nebs
I have a circa 40 year old concrete driveway that is in need of some tlc. As it is very steep, we have had to use grit on it in the past, so the surface is corroded and the edges spalling.
Is there a method of repairing or resurfacing such a driveway, or does it need complete replacement? I often read of epoxy sealers too. How good are these? Do they still provide a good surface for grip?
I have photos, but they are not hosted, so cannot display them.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:42 am
by rimexboy
What ever you decide you can not lay concrete in this weather
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:16 am
by Tony McC
The "epoxy sealers" you mention are more properly known as Resin Bonded Surfacing which can be a godsend on steep driveways, as long as the substrate (the existi9ng concrete) isn't too knackered.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:21 pm
by Nebs
Tony McC wrote:The "epoxy sealers" you mention are more properly known as Resin Bonded Surfacing which can be a godsend on steep driveways, as long as the substrate (the existi9ng concrete) isn't too knackered.
I quite like to look of that. To be honest though, existing concrete is probably in to poor a condition.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:07 pm
by TheRockConcreting
Nebs wrote:To be honest though, existing concrete is probably in to poor a condition.
If you are considering doing the job properly, you should take a look at Exposed Aggregate Concrete which is perfectly suited to steep driveways, and will last another 40+ years.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:26 pm
by simeonronacrete
You can patch repair with a rapid strength gain cementitious repair mortar: 1 Hour Repair Mortar
Or scabble/prep the top surface and apply a thin bonded screed over the entire driveway: Ronafix Prepacked Screed
And apply resin bonded surfacing over the entire re-screed driveway: RonaDeck Resin Bonded Surfacing
Please call if you want more information or drop me a Private Message.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:01 pm
by lutonlagerlout
Cue LPAD with some witty barb :;):
LLL
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:08 am
by cookiewales
TheRockConcreting wrote:Nebs wrote:To be honest though, existing concrete is probably in to poor a condition.
If you are considering doing the job properly, you should take a look at Exposed Aggregate Concrete which is perfectly suited to steep driveways, and will last another 40+ years.
ah ha that was my point exposed concrete is tops when done right .and the rock does it right nice work .ps some nice reclaimed setts black basalt would picture frame courtyards nice 
will also outlast any resin systems .
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:11 am
by cookiewales
Nebs wrote:I have a circa 40 year old concrete driveway that is in need of some tlc. As it is very steep, we have had to use grit on it in the past, so the surface is corroded and the edges spalling.
Is there a method of repairing or resurfacing such a driveway, or does it need complete replacement? I often read of epoxy sealers too. How good are these? Do they still provide a good surface for grip?
I have photos, but they are not hosted, so cannot display them.
or you could take up and lay some welsh setts job done :p
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:48 pm
by TheRockConcreting
cookiewales wrote:ah ha that was my point exposed concrete is tops
yes i would have to agree