Concrete Step Repair - Ottawa Case study. Concrete, forms, broken concrete repair, techniques, photos, masonry services. Stone fireplaces, cultured stone.

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Case Study 7 - Broken Concrete Step The Assignment: Remove a broken corner, which had been glued. Replace, follow the brush pattern, parge. The Underlying Problem: The corner was broken by an adjacent retaining wall which heaved. The owner corrected the problem, and needed the damage repaired.
	Breaking the Adhesive's bond A chisel broke through the glue, and the glue was removed.
Sinking anchors A Hammerdrill forms holes for the rebar.
	Two Rebar Supports Set into strong concrete on good angles.
Form up. A form is set. The concrete surface was cleaned and watered. A smooth curved edge for the front is created. The homeowner is to slow the curing process with a wet towel.
	Completed, And Parged The sides were parged. The step was repaired with high strength, quick setting, concrete.

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