not the original owner so not sure what was done here. I have a block foundation and each of the windows has about a 3-4” piece of foam insulation (I’m assuming) running along the sides of the windows as you see in this picture where part of it is exposed.
I am looking to get my foundation parging re-done and noticed it. Not sure what it’s purpose is or if it can be removed/replaced as it ages.
Are the windows retrofitted or replacements? The foam is there for a reason. It might not be a good reason, maybe a shortcut or best someone could do with what they had to work with. To take off that foam might open a can of worms. It is likely adhered with mortar and the foam will come off and leave the mortar behind. Then you will have a new problem to deal with. And maybe the problem is only in one window and the rest are done for symmetry.If you are redoing the foundation finish you will give the foam another coat, too thus more protection.
the house was originally a bungalow that was knocked down and rebuilt about 10 years ago so I don’t have much history as I’m not the original owner.
I do know that these guys were definitely fans of rigid foam board insulation as the entire interior of the basement walls have it installed behind the drywall.
on that note, seems to be keeping the basement cool and dry. Just not sure about the outside as I know bugs love foam board.
Just did a 6 " x 38 " x 4 " depth (Called high Strength Concrete) it looked like all rock with a little powder, it mixed well it seemed, wasn't runny, it was all wetted, could scoup into garden shovel and it stayed and poured well, but I'd never done anything but fence posts, I knew it needed screeding, I had a 2 x 8 piece and as hard as I tried it was difficult to push down the rock but eventually got a surface layer of grey liquid on top and it looked smooth enough for the application. Covered it with black plastic for two days and now the surface is all rocky! I have another similar section to do, what can I do better the second time, for now I plane to cover the first section with colored mortar. The second area is under a fence so it will be difficult to press down along the center line,
I have a piece of concrete that has cracked off my porch (see picture). What would be the best way to reattach it or "glue" it back on? I would like the repair to be as un-noticeable as possible so I would like a tight fit back in place as not to leave a noticeable (or as unnoticeable) as possible of a line.
Thanks in advance.
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