Hi guys, thought i would post some issues im having and seek your advice.
First off, i live in canada, in saskatchewan. Cold bitter winters and lots of freeze thaw. I didn't use salt on the driveway as this will wreck a driveway for sure, let alone a new one. here is the story:
I had this driveway poured last year and now some issues are coming up. Its started to spall badly and chip at surface level.
When they poured it rained for a bit so they held off, and then when the rain stopped they couldn't brush it to a proper depth. I got a discount from the concrete guys. Free sealer and black edging.
As you can see the edging is chipping, the cut lines are chipping, the outside edges of the driveway are flaking off in small pieces. There is parts of the driveway that have not chipped or anything and seem fine (other than the lack of broom grooves) so i'm wondering if its just the surface in some areas or if others just need more time to fall apart.
I talked to the concrete company through the winter and he said they would likely redo the driveway this year or next. With spring arriving the concrete company has now had several driveways like this, from last year and is blaming the mix. The concrete mix company has said they will supply redi-mix to recover, but i am worried this will just be a band aid on a big problem.
After talking to the company who poured the driveway, he says he doesn't want to leave me "hi and dry" but suggested i get some quotes on refinishing the driveway so he can get some price ideas.
He no longer wants to redo the driveway as he says it will bankrupt him having to rip out more than one driveway. So him and the concrete company have thought that they could pay thirds and the homeowner pay one third also to have it repaired. I don't have a lot of choice since he has been paid since last fall...
Anyway here are some pics, hopefully its not as bad as i think it is.
First off, i live in canada, in saskatchewan. Cold bitter winters and lots of freeze thaw. I didn't use salt on the driveway as this will wreck a driveway for sure, let alone a new one. here is the story:
I had this driveway poured last year and now some issues are coming up. Its started to spall badly and chip at surface level.
When they poured it rained for a bit so they held off, and then when the rain stopped they couldn't brush it to a proper depth. I got a discount from the concrete guys. Free sealer and black edging.
As you can see the edging is chipping, the cut lines are chipping, the outside edges of the driveway are flaking off in small pieces. There is parts of the driveway that have not chipped or anything and seem fine (other than the lack of broom grooves) so i'm wondering if its just the surface in some areas or if others just need more time to fall apart.
I talked to the concrete company through the winter and he said they would likely redo the driveway this year or next. With spring arriving the concrete company has now had several driveways like this, from last year and is blaming the mix. The concrete mix company has said they will supply redi-mix to recover, but i am worried this will just be a band aid on a big problem.
After talking to the company who poured the driveway, he says he doesn't want to leave me "hi and dry" but suggested i get some quotes on refinishing the driveway so he can get some price ideas.
He no longer wants to redo the driveway as he says it will bankrupt him having to rip out more than one driveway. So him and the concrete company have thought that they could pay thirds and the homeowner pay one third also to have it repaired. I don't have a lot of choice since he has been paid since last fall...
Anyway here are some pics, hopefully its not as bad as i think it is.
