tomtheelder2020
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31 views but no replies to post in "Framing and Foundations" so re-posting here.
The upper portion of the footing across the back door to my garage broke off years ago. A section of rebar is exposed and is somewhat rusted (see photo). I figure that, at minimum, I need to use something like Rust Reformer to treat the steel. I would like to rebuild the missing concrete but unsure what to use. The problem in selecting a material is that my house is built on expansive clay soil so there is seasonal movement. The good news is that at 70 years old there are a few spots with hairline cracks in the footing but this is the only bad location. I know a "fix" would be major work but any suggestions what I can use to rebuild this to avoid further deterioration and improve the aestehtics are appreciated. Thanks.
The upper portion of the footing across the back door to my garage broke off years ago. A section of rebar is exposed and is somewhat rusted (see photo). I figure that, at minimum, I need to use something like Rust Reformer to treat the steel. I would like to rebuild the missing concrete but unsure what to use. The problem in selecting a material is that my house is built on expansive clay soil so there is seasonal movement. The good news is that at 70 years old there are a few spots with hairline cracks in the footing but this is the only bad location. I know a "fix" would be major work but any suggestions what I can use to rebuild this to avoid further deterioration and improve the aestehtics are appreciated. Thanks.