Spalling patio

[ratdoggy]

We had a patio done probably 3 years ago. It's textured stamped concrete, this spring we noticed a lot of spalling of quarter sized flakes probably 1/8" to 3/16" thick. Is this something that can be fixed reasonably well?

 

[Dugan]

Had you been sealing the concrete every year?

 

[ratdoggy]

Had you been sealing the concrete every year?

Didn't know I had to.

 

[FoundationArmor]

Spalling is caused from salt and ice damage. During the winter months the concrete will absorb water and the water will freeze within the pores which causes the concrete to spall. You want to use a silane-siloxane water repellent, like the Armor SX5000, which will cause water and other liquids to bead off the surface and stop the concrete from being able to absorb. Issues associated with surface absorption will be eliminated. Typically you only have to apply these types of sealers every 8-10 years.

 

[ratdoggy]

I understand what spalling is and that I didn't seal the concrete. What I really need to know is how to fix it.

 

[vwbug]

Had a driveway with the same problem. Tried v seal 101. Not much difference. Not worth the time or $$$.