We are looking at purchasing a property that has a gap between the house and the driveway. Is this a major concern? Any ideas on what causes this and/or how it should be addressed?
That hasn't slid, it was poured that way. And the area in front of the brick that has broken was because they should not have tried to pin it to the foundation with rebar. The driveway needs to float.
The gaps simply need to be filled with backer rod and a self levelling concrete sealant.
I agree. It has not really moved away from the house. If you look at the gap near the house it is much smaller. The larger appearing gap in front of the garage door may have been been because the concrete workers could use their rounding over edge float in that area. This creates a slightly rounded edge less likely to chip off.
Fill it with a backer rod so that about a 1/4" is left open. Then use a cement filler or repair patch. It will need to be done again in few years depending on the weather and use.
[color=#383a3b]We are completing an 18-month remodel of our new NC Mountain home and need to buy a rollup type solar shade to protect one wall. During the winter months, rain/snow will accumulate against where the fixed door and sliding panel doors. I need something that can be manually rolled up/down on this exposed side of the patio. It would measure 131 9/16” x 98 3/8” x 3 3/8” and run from the wall of the house to the beam.[/color]
[color=#383a3b]I looked at blinds.com and they sell a Bali Heavy Duty Outdoor Solar Shade - 90% (roughly $1400) which would work with the exception that I believe their tie-down strap system is junk and won't hold during the heavy winds we might experience. We are seasonal residents so want something unobtrusive during the summer months but provides protection during the winter months.[/color]
[color=#383a3b]Where could I find a place online that makes something that would work for this application (less about the sun and more about blocking snow/rain from blowing into the doors from the closest side of the patio)?[/color]
[color=#383a3b]What do you suggest?[/color]
[color=#383a3b]131 11 9/16” x 98 3/8” x 3 3/8”[/color]
[color=#383a3b]Thanks in advance.[/color]
[color=#383a3b]Anthony[/color]
[img]https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1561_04f0724c57aead41f76ec4e73f9aba502f504f59.jpg[/img]
Are the wooden posts on our pergola okay. This one has small cracks. Is there a preventive maintenance I should do? Very little exposure to inclement weather or water from landscaping.
[img]https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/2000x922/20220906_141001_f4fad729012d578803edd76cd4e98c5d09245da4.jpg[/img]
[img]https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/2000x922/20220906_140529_73c65c81b543601bbb0b48b86a1a94c37dd5ffee.jpg[/img]
08-30-22, 11:10 PM
