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My driveway is crumbling - help :(

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lancestorm

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I bought a new home last year from a very well known builder in our area. Since December I have had problems with my concrete driveway. It is flaking away very badly in some spots. I contacted the builder and they said that it wasn't their problem. They seem to think that since I did not seal it they are not at fault and it is salt eating away at my driveway. I told them that I do not salt my driveway and they said that it was from salt on the roadways on my tires going up the driveway to park my car in the garage. Funny, as the worst spot on the driveway is about a foot over from where my wheels go on the driveway to park in the garage.

They are coming out on Monday to look at the situation. They said that I am at fault likely and they would not consider replacing a block unless 40% or more of the block is flaking off.

Has anyone had this kind of problem with concrete less than one year old?!?!
 
Originally posted by: rh71
Were they the ones who offered to "seal" it and you refused ?
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No they did not offer. I was more afraid of my sod dying. By the time that was okay and taken care of, it was much too cold for the concrete sealer to work (outside temp was below the minimum temp sealant manufacturers said on packaging).

I spoke to a rep and he said that I wouldn't have to worry, just put it on in the spring...so glad I took his advice =(. It looks like CRAP!

Also, 2 other neighbors are having the same problem! Additionally, I never parked on the driveway! Always in the garage!
 
you dont need to "seal" a concrete driveway. and salt doesnt ruin the concrete. look at concrete roads in the north. they are fine. odds are it was a bad mix and they spilled something on it or something heavy went over it and cracked it allowing water in.
 
A lot of new homes come with a home warranty. Find out if you have one, then see if it covers the damage you described. If so, you have all the leverage you need to legally force them to repair the problem.
 
Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
Pics of the damaged areas would definately help.
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Well I am not home right now, and second I don't know where I would save it to make it available for you guys...
 
What do you mean flaking off? Pics? Sounds like they overfloated it to me. They brought too much of the small aggregate (sand) to the surface. This will cause the top layer to seperate. Is it a broom finish or does it appear to be slick (troweled)? Improper use of retarders and such will also cause delamination.

Edit: Salt will also do it though.
 
I have the same problem. This is my second summer there, last summer they patched it and it looks worse. This year it's "pitted" even worse! I don't know what I can do after a year and a half since it's been poured. I would really like them to rip it up and do it over but I doubt that would ever happen. Maybe at least one of those concrete complete coverings. Oh and I did seal it last year with sealer purchased from the concrete guy.

Pics of mine from last year. It was poured in September these were taken in May.
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Look similar to that?
 
Originally posted by: fredtam
What do you mean flaking off? Pics? Sounds like they overfloated it to me. They brought too much of the small aggregate (sand) to the surface. This will cause the top layer to seperate. Is it a broom finish or does it appear to be slick (troweled)? Improper use of retarders and such will also cause delamination.

Edit: Salt will also do it though.
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Flaking off like a very thin top layer just crumbles off. Just a little bit of water sprayed on the concrete and BAM it crumbles and the top layer kind of slides and crumbles off. Flaky. Some bits are actually very deep and I can see very dark color layers of the concrete.

It was a broom finish.
 
Search for concrete delamination for help in your battle. Altough there are a number of factors that can cause it most are due to improper installation. I think you can build a case if your neighbors are also experiencing it especially if you can find one that sealed there concrete. I wouldn't have worried about your sod though. The sealer (usually spirit based) flashes off in a few hours and can be applied with a roller. Also sealer should not be apllied for 28-45 days after a pour because the concrete is still curing and will cause delamination of the sealer.



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Originally posted by: fredtam
Search for concrete delamination for help in your battle. Altough there are a number of factors that can cause it most are due to improper installation. I think you can build a case if your neighbors are also experiencing it especially if you can find one that sealed there concrete. I wouldn't have worried about your sod though. The sealer (usually spirit based) flashes off in a few hours and can be applied with a roller. Also sealer should not be apllied for 28-45 days after a pour because the concrete is still curing and will cause delamination of the sealer.



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Originally posted by: lancestorm
Originally posted by: fredtam
Search for concrete delamination for help in your battle. Altough there are a number of factors that can cause it most are due to improper installation. I think you can build a case if your neighbors are also experiencing it especially if you can find one that sealed there concrete. I wouldn't have worried about your sod though. The sealer (usually spirit based) flashes off in a few hours and can be applied with a roller. Also sealer should not be apllied for 28-45 days after a pour because the concrete is still curing and will cause delamination of the sealer.



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I'm very interested in an answer too on this. How long is the contractor (those who actually poured the concrete) responsible for the driveway. I paid thousands extra for concrete so I wouldn't have to put in a new driveway ever 5-7 years. Now it look like I'm going to have to anyway.

works!
 
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