Go Back   DIY Home Improvement, Remodeling & Repair Forum > DIY Home Improvement > Bricks, Masonry and Concrete

Join Home Repair Talk Today!
  • Participate in Discussions with Thousands of Enthusiasts and Professionals.
  • Get your repair, remodeling and improvement questions answered.
  • Upload Images and Videos.
  • Get rid of most ads.
  • Meet new people and support a growing community!
Join HouseReapirTalk today. It's free and fast. Join and participate with other enthusiasts and professionals. Get questions answered, meet people and learn! Join Now, registration is fast and free.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 10-29-2009, 12:07 AM   #1
fcastro
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: nj
Posts: 3
Default Foundation Has Settled 1/4 inch Need to Relevel Noticed Something Odd

Hi everyone I was hoping to get some feedback. I just purchased a house that is partially on a concrete slab. Outer part of slab is cinder block and inner part is the poured concrete. In between the blocks and the center portion of the concrete there seems to be some fiber material/sheets of some sort. I think this is the same stuff that is used when they lay sidewalks. The put this material in between the poured concrete to prevent huge cracks affecting all the blocks.

I have attached a picture that shows the material along with the inner part of the foundation that has settled. You will also notice that there is cutback from the wood flooring that was on top (which we already removed). This cutback does not have asbestos btw (Had it tested).

It been a real difficult process mechanically removing the cutback. I have also tried Krud Cleaner (works also slow) and some remover from homedepot. Same thing slow process and the space is huge.

Does anyone have any recommendations on other products out there that I can just pour on the cutback and concrete that will allow me to level the floor out? I have read about ardex (can't find it at lowes or home depot or the supply houses near me).

Your help/comments would greatly be appreciated
Attached Thumbnails
floor1.jpg   floor2.jpg  
fcastro is offline   Reply With Quote

Join HouseRepairTalk.com Today - It's Free!

Are you a house repair enthusiast? Then we hope you will join the community. You will gain access to post, create threads, private message, upload images, join groups and more.

HouseRepairTalk is owned and operated by fellow house repair enthusiasts. We strive to offer a non-commercial community to learn and share information.

Join HouseRepairTalk.com Today! - Click Here


Old 10-29-2009, 03:07 AM   #2
itsreallyconc
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: atlanta
Posts: 28
Default

demo saw & 14" wire brush OR 4" grinder & wire brush,,, while you're dickin' around w/some sort of ' magic juice ', we'd be onto the next step,,, there's no silver bullet imn-shfo !
itsreallyconc is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter DIY Home Repair Forum Replies Last Post
Best 1/2 inch water shut off valve? Nestor_Kelebay Plumbing 7 05-02-2009 01:15 PM
Can't find 1/2 inch brick pavers.. kaci Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 2 07-07-2008 08:31 AM
32 inch door in a 30 inch space? TaskBoy Windows and Doors 15 06-14-2008 10:05 AM
1/2 inch pex to shower outnabout Plumbing 3 10-27-2007 12:21 AM
24 inch to 16 inch Centers dsearles Framing and Foundation 1 04-04-2006 11:58 PM



Search Forums


Sponsors

Appliance Parts
Official Maytag Parts

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:18 PM.

Bike & Cycling Forums × Airsoft Forum × Garage Forum × Home Brewing Forum × Firearms & Gun Forums × Homesteading and Survival Forum × Jeep Forum