Fixing driveway cracks, height differences, and broken edges, using TF Structural Concrete Repair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 เม.ย. 2021
- TF Structural is now available on Amazon.
I wanted to give you an unedited video, with no audio, so you can watch the complete process in fast speed. See how we correct a large height difference from the driveway to the garage, repair large broken pieces on the garage slab, bridge the cracks using a flexible mesh, and overlay the upper pads, to leave a new, broom finished look. This was all capable using only one material, and it was completed in one day, with snow still on the ground! These are only some of the many benefits to using TF Structural concrete repair, which is now available to purchase on Amazon.
Please see our channel for other more detailed videos on these processes. / @terrafuseinc
Visit our website: Terrafuse.com - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I've been a concrete finisher for 15 years and that's the first time I seen some one edge with a margin trowel, no joke lol . Crafty work man
Always something new to learn! A guy I used to work with came up with that, it works so good when you have a thin layer, and can’t get the edge trowel low enough
We both know the only real way to put it right is to dig it all up but it's still not a bad repair . At least it looks tidy.
Derek, do you need to bush the parent concrete first?
@@paulcarruthers2431 I have to do a similar job in a warehouse. I told the client I prefer to saw cut and remove the concrete if possible. I test drill the existing concrete to measure thickness. It's was over 14" thick ( my drill bit Max depth is 14"). The only cost effective way to do the job is to remove an inch or so of concrete and resurface the area. The Terrafuse product will chemically bond to the existing concrete.
@@actionhiro4222 Sorry to say, you can't make a chemical bond to existing concrete. It will be a secondary / mechanical bond, but if you prep well for good adhesion, the bond will bs strong.
The guy with the trowel is a forking pro! Nice job well done
This video is awesome, it just shows the procedure without talking about what his grandpa used to do or other crazy talk.
lol fuk I know who ur talking about
He's drunk
That's not a piece of cake...knowing what to do from the get go, skill, a helping hand and fast forward video makes it look like "something I could do".
Whatever they are paying this guy... double it. Fantastic!
I never get tired of watching this dude ATTACK his projects!! Outstanding!!
Likewise, I doubt I could replicate what he's doing even with practice...plus not that flexible...lol
Real curious how longbthis lasts?
This guy is an artist. And the guy making the mix, just as awesome. Well done, guys!
This guy is a loser hack that does brake light warranties. 🤣
What a talent!Would love to find someone like you around here.
That's so awesome. It looks like it's a freshly poured slab of concrete. Nice work. So satisfying to watch.
Yeah it was awesome job .... 👍🏻
But, how long will it last?
@@zztop8592 5-10 yrs?
I love the colour of the cement. It reminds me of when I bought some cement.
Impressive! Nicely done!
The work looks extremely impressive.
Thank you!
I've seen it before- thin layers like that crack and peel away after just several years
Yes, but what's the alternative? It's cheap, DIY friendly, and home depot has a cheaper version in stock all the time.
I'm guessing since it's a 2 part mixture that it has some sort of epoxy like properties. Even if you only get a few years out of it, it sure beats replacing the entire slab. Maybe it gives you a chance to save up for a replacement?
I've seen companies sell this to homeowners without telling them what to expect. Homeowner spends $3000 to have unsightly cracked driveway paved over this way...only to have a cracked, peeling, even more unsightly driveway 5 years later. Not worth the time money and effort put into it
Seems like the thing you do to make it look nice before you flip the property and it becomes the next guy’s problem…
@@mablenay ya... I had this done last by 2 different companies. The real difference between them was one guy really did a good job and High pressure washed and cleaned the surface and the other one did not... when this stuff starts to flake off it comes off in sheets if the ground wasn’t prepared/cleaned correctly..
I did this to a sidewalk and 5 years later still looks fine.
Cars driving over it?
@@salvatore2055 No bro> it's just a side(walk)
Do it right the first time and this method is not needed. You got some good cement skills ,finishers are hard to find these days.
Yes, thank you 👍
You really make this look easy but I know it is a lot of work
Looks really good. I know similar products are garbage . But with advancements in concrete and epoxy I hope this is a good product . Well done trowl work.
Excellent job!
Nice work I need to do my backyard you just gave me an idea 💡
These Guys Did a Really Nice Job .
That’s some serious skill
I’m so surprised you didn’t need to do any preparation to ensure the old concrete binds with the new, thin layer.
I trust, I know what’s best.
Thank you for sharing. 🥀
We did do preparation, the entire surface was diamond ground.
@@TerrafuseInc Ok, but why did you not wet down the dry slab initially before topping? I see water only being used mid way through at 3:32. Why no boning agent? Thx
@@TerrafuseInc oh, I’m so sorry! Thank you for letting me know.
The video was so good to watch. Thank you again. 🥀
:)
wetting the slab helps to extend working time, eliminate air bubbles, and making working with the material easier, but it is not required. When we do thicker, drier installs, just as a building layer, we don't always use water, unless it is hot, windy, or the concrete is very thirsty. Wetting the surface does not have to be done, but it is recommended, especially for thinner installs. Primers/bonding agents are not required, as this is not a polymer modified product, and does not need to be 'glued' to the surface. The chemistry of this material will bond directly to the existing concrete, chemically and mechanically.
Thanks
You make it look so easy!
I've been following you for years, I've applied techniques that I've learned from you... always GREAT QUALITY WORK!!
That's great to hear! Thank you!
Very nice work. I would say that is virtually impossible to find a contractor capable of this skill level and the diligence to perform such exacting handiwork for a customer.
He's no big deal that repair is going to fail
@@bobcat8439 You're probably right. I have had so many hired contractors make so many mistakes that I no longer trust any of them. The typical homeowner is left just paying for disaster after disaster, including the new ones just created by the last contractor.
We have lots of after videos of the work we post. Not everyone is out to screw people over guys.
@@KpxUrz5745 So true. Surprised there is no one decent out there. Even 5-star rating Yelp contractors are crap ☹️
@@TerrafuseInc do you know anyone in Oklahoma City that might do this for me?
OUT _UCKING STANDING !! GREAT JOB AND I MEAN GREAT ! Thanks for allowing the world to see your job ! Most quotes would be to rip it out n lay new cement! john
Wow, thanks!!!
Wow! Yall worked yall azzes off. Good Job.
Wish you guy could do my steps like that great work
Looks amazing! Beautiful work.
It's absolutely unbelievable how many trolls are leaving negative comments. Being myself a Mason, I know how much work that was. I'm 100% impressed. Also, I know homeowners. I guarantee they were told it would only get them a handful of years before possibly starting to scale. I also guarantee they didn't care. People are cheap. Great job guys. Hats off to you for running like a well oiled machine together. Very impressive
Truth = Trolls?
Thanks :-)
Hating for the sake of hating w/o being able to back up the hate w/ evidence = trolls.
@@LABoyko- trolls get a bad rap. A lot of em are straight up comedians. They write some funny funny stuff. People shouldn’t take themselves so seriously and be more willing to laugh at themselves a little more with good natured teasing
By the way, this isn't a video about contractors or masonry work.
This is an ADVERTISEMENT for the product being used.
Look at the description. This is all a plug for a product being sold on Amazon.
That means people have even MORE reason to be critical and to challenge what is being shown.
Showing a product like this at this stage means nothing. They should go back NOW (18 months later) and show how this had held up.
Again, sack up or shut up (and, now, I will add - use that rotting Grey matter you call a brain to think a bit more critically before you cry again, civilian. How dare you tell the people that MIGHT be those homeowners you disrespected by calling "cheap" that they are trolls for being skeptical of a product being pushed on Amazon)
You people are incredible.
An artist, indeed
Awesome job!
I don't know what you guys charge, but that's work to be proud of.
Resurfacing concrete driveway with epoxycrete is the way to do. It can last at least 20 years provided the driveway foundation is solid n no underlying condition.
Epoxy crete is that a mix of epoxy and concrete?
The guy spreading the cement is doing such a excellent job that it almost looks like he's spreading frosting on a cake 🎂.
Yum 😋
I've done concrete work at home and I let my wife do this because she is excellent at spreading icing - and SHE said it is the same (technique) but this concrete is a little stiffer than icing, but it spreads as easy. The hard part for me is leaving it alone after spreading it because I would want to keep going over areas i had already done till i got it ALL just as smooth.
I really need to do this to my back patio. Beats pouring $7k of cement, but this is a beautiful repair. I hope I can just make it look decent.
Not trying to discourage you but a lot of these products are very quick setting so you have to work FAST. I poured a 3 foot curb last week just to patch a missing piece and the rapid set cement was hard in less than 15 minutes.
Amazing work !
Looks good Mike
Great Job!! You're Hired!! :)
Wow, looks easier on fast speed.
Awesome skills-good job
I didn't get the memo. I didn't know you could go over concrete. Looks great
Looks great 👍 Love to see an update bad or good.
The job in this video isn't quite a year old yet, so I haven't taken any after footage, but the videos below show some after videos of other jobs we have done.
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I feel like this video is a glimpse into an alternate universe, one where I chose to work in construction and lay concrete, instead of what I do now. Fascinating.
Go for it!
I left my corporate job to work in construction. Ended up with a plumbing ticket & after a while started buying real estate. Saved lots of money on repairs doing it properly myself. I say go for it
looks amazing, wish I could get you guys to come do mine lol
Wow, nice improvement
Thank you!
Won't it just crack again if you don't address the underlying problem?
Yes, but we did address the crack using this method:
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The slabs were vey old, and the ground hasn't settled any further in years. You can never guarantee cracks won't return, but there are systems to mitigate them.
What would be the underlying problem. I'm having cracking issues on my garage floor.
@@jennyanimal9046 I am not a concrete expert, but have done some research on the subject since I too have a cracked garage floor. It's likely due to the ground underneath not being prepared properly for the concrete. It's settling and the concrete has nothing holding it up so it cracks. Or, it's also possible that you have a drainage issue and water collects and moves under your garage floor, causing the soil underneath to move.
@@matts.8342 well crap. Both of those things sound horrible. House was built in 1965. I have 8 french drains in the back yard and side of house. I'm selling the house by years end. The garage had cracking in it when I bought it 5 years ago but has gotten worse this last year. I guess a home inspection is due as I did not get one when I bought. The only reason why I didnt get one on this house is because I did 2 home inspections on potential homes that didn't pan out because of major issues ,so I ended up backing out. I'm a little nervous .🤔😏😐
@@jennyanimal9046 Hmm... one would think any settling would be more than done with in a 50+ year old home. Mine has a few deep cracks and some pretty bad pitting, but it hasn't gotten worse since we moved in. It was built in 1960.I feel like this Terrafuse product would probably work for me, maybe with some foam underneath the slab to fill any gaps underneath to help keep it rigid.
That’s some trowel work right there. Fantastic job guys.
Thanks!!
The comments doubting how this “mortar” will hold up are not aware of the incredible strength these polymer modified overlays and levaler’s have. Tiny splatters on glass will dull a razor blade before coming off. The biggest challenge is working fast due to the rapid set time. These products are expensive because they work.
Exactly. Some of these fast setting products do have a retardant that will allow a little more time to work with too.
Great skill and craftsmanship! Good job!!👍
This is what was thinking of doing on my driveway also.. too expensive to have it removed for a whole new one... sometimes you have to go with DIY...
If that area looked the same for a year or 2 without any more noticeable settling, this could be a great long term fix. If the owner noticed more and more settling "prefix", then the cracks will come back.
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@@TerrafuseInc Meaningless if we can't see the before AND after. Show us how this job looks now, a year later. This is a band-aid, that's why you sell it on Amazon instead of through construction suppliers.
@@ev6558 TF Structural 6 years after installation
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Go to 2:30, we do have the after video. It is also sold direct, and through construction supply locations. It’s on Amazon for people that need small repairs and don’t want to pay a fortune for shipping. You should do some research before spouting off useless comments to everyone. I never can understand why people come on here and act like they know everything, when they are just 100% wrong.
That is outstanding
Awsome job
Great job and I liked the music too. How did you repair the big crack? We have some big cracks on our concrete driveway, but I don't think any are as bad as the one in the video-thumbnail. Maybe we can still save our driveway that to my knowledge was built in 1984 I never worked with concrete other than taking turns with my brothers when we were young boys stirring the concrete mix for our Father. I was told that I need to start by power-scrubbing wash our driveway - kind of like when I worked the midnight shift at Delchamps Grocery when we stripped and wax the floor. I will try to post a video of our driveway. I am the first and last line of "Chief Amateur in Charge" of home projects until we must call for professionals.
Dumb ass elevator music
I'd bet the reason that driveway has wide cracks is because no reinforced steel mesh was used in the "middle" of stab thickness to lock it all in. Have watched many driveways poured mostly no mesh or steel mesh lying on the ground where it will rust away from salts causing expansion then cracking.
@@erikkopsala3564 it could be clay soil causing settling and or tree roots
What is making this stick to the old concrete? How long will this last? Does it crack when it freezes?
It’s a chemical and mechanical bond formed with the existing concrete substrate. It won’t crack when it freezes, and it lasts at about 1/8” of wear, every 10-15 years, depending on where it’s installed.
@@TerrafuseInc thank you for the heads up!!!
Great technique.Big Job and a lot of work?
The fix looks great! Although I was wondering since the slab and top coat are separate, wouldn't the newer thinner area be prone to breaking under the weight of cars?
No, it will not break under cars, this is what it is designed for!
This job is good for indoor only not for driveway. The PSI is too low. It will crack after a year. It is waste of time sorry to say that.
Definitely won’t get away with that in cold climate. First winter. Done
Jimmy is right, even I don't suggest you do indoor
@@jimmychow4917 It will hold up!
Awesome job! Amazing skill and talented. How does this morter hold up over the years? Does it have chances of chipping away and breaking apart? I always wondered this about levelers like self leveling product
It holds up amazing. Please see our channel for some videos we made after some years of service 👍
I worked concrete with the best what he's doing isn't going to last
@@TerrafuseInc what is the name of the product?
@@bobcat8439 Why not?
@@KyAl2 read his comment again.
He is the 'best' 😅
Good job and great skills.
Thank you very much!
You make that look easy.
You can always tell when someone knows what they're doing. It's getting harder and harder to find.
not harder to find. people just dont want to pay for the work. they'd rather hire the guy who bid 20% lower without comparing itemized estimates, or questioning why he is so much lower.
@@ttunderbridge5762 Very good point.
They are broom finishing it to wet ..should let it a dry a bit
@@ttunderbridge5762 I often find the opposite to be true when it comes to estimates, where the guys asking the highest prices will refuse to give details. Usually the best are reasonably priced, once you rule out the cowboys with the extra low prices and the con men with the extra high prices.
@@RandomShart sure. i've seen the same thing. Usually, for me at least, it turns out to be the lower priced ones who either refuse to, or cannot give an itemized estimate. there have been several instances where the client called ME back after a few months to either finish or tearout and redo the work of these people who give lower estimates. but, yes, ive seen your scenario over the last twenty years or so.
Do you think he has done one of these jobs before or is this his first time?
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
Wonka!
Keats.
Dude is in "BEAST MODE"!!
That footage is in real time too ;)
@@TerrafuseInc I refuse to believe "AI" can replace this skill set...Refuse to believe!! I don't have a person physically here, so I pick up things you do to implement l, when I'm working..
Hey, do you know your music sounds just like the beginning intro to “The King Will Come” by Wishbone Ash? Oh, good job on the video too LOL
@B M
Most definitely!!👍
I'd love to see how this has held up. My concern is your brought the level of the driveway flush to the garage. That's never a good idea in snow states. You're going to either rot your garage door or have a run in of melted snow everytime you open the door. However, in mild climates, I'd love to see how long it lasts under the pressure of cars and trucks. The quality of layout is impressive though 👍🏻
The drive settled about an inch so he just btoughr it back up but driveway is sloped away from house
The slope is away from the garage, water will not flow into the garage. There is a video on our channel showing exactly how this holds up, check it out! :)
Where are these guys.
This material works the same as applying R Dex and other concrete renewal products. I've done this before and I used to add some sand mix in to match the other concrete. It darkens it up. It seemed to work good when mixed with the acrylic fortifier . I don't know what the long term results were because I no longer work in the concrete business.
I would also like to see a follow up and I wonder if they hire a pro to pressure wash the entire driveway.
I need to do this. Amazing work. Very awesome video for motivation. 💯
Man that guy works fast!
ABSOLUTELY A TOP NOTCH PROFESSIONAL THERE.
Thanks!!!
Класс, тоже предстоит делать что-то похожее, интересно было посмотреть на технику выполнения )
WOW, question? What didn't you use a Bonding Agent. That skim coat will crack and peel away from he original?
It look's good, it wont last, you might get away with it if the home owner dos not live in very cold temps. I see SNOW, O well, please give an up after WINTER with video.
Would of been better with and epoxy resin and bonding agent this is gsrbage
The product probably has a bonding adhesive agent in it
Our product does not need a bonding agent to 'glue' it to the surface. It chemically reacts with, and bonds directly to concrete. It will not peel away, and it will last, its best if you don't throw out random guesses in the comments section. This product was designed, and used extensively in Canada, winter is not a concern.
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That doesn't make any sense. Epoxy is not UV stable, why would you put that outside? Why are you saying this product is garbage? Where have you installed it before?
@@TerrafuseInc UV stable is the key word. Might be over kill, but pressure washing and etching the concrete surface will helping bonding.
Awesome work fellas
Much appreciated
Most definitely, have some pointers our how to resurface concrete, thanks for the video, be looking forward to seeing more from you guys.
Sounds good. We have lots of others on our channel too.
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Hi the job is impressive ..is this product ok for cold region?
Aren't you supposed to grind the cracks out, clean, acid etch and neutralize, then dampen before spreading the patch you put on top? What you did looks good but will it last?
We did clean all the cracks out with a jack hammer. All the loose concrete was removed, and the substrate was diamond ground before applying this system. You need to have clean, sound concrete to go over, or the restoration will not last. It will last yes, but you can never guarantee cracks will not return. This system gives you the best chance of mitigating the cracks, but there are so many environmental factors, you can't be certain. Check out this video:
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The house probably went up for sale shortly after that work!
No, it didn't, but the neighbors did...
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@@TerrafuseInc I’m so glad to see this, one contractor quoted me 13k to redo my garage and driveway when I need repair 👍🏽
Dumb question from a desk jockey aka me - what would occur to not make it last? Ground shifts, resetting, etc?
Two weeks later, they called professionals.
Ok, read the comments and people don't see the issues. First, when concrete driveway settles its generally settles at the door because the original builder didn't compact the soil before laying the driveway. So what this is showing that they are adding more weight. The concrete will continue to settle especially with the additional weight. Second, there was no bonding agent used before pouring the new concrete. This was 2 years ago and I'm SURE that this patch has started to delaminate. FYI, there is NO concrete that can be poured to a feathered edge.
Just call your local poly injection company. They will inject through the concrete - compact the bad soil under the concrete - then lift the concrete to the desired level. Its the only permanent solution.
i needed this so much. a thousand thank yous
No problem!
Looks like a good product, problem is by not tearing out and fixing the issue under the concrete this will continue to happen. The foundation was backfilled with dirt rather then a compactible material.
I agree for newer situations or construction, but this driveway settled to this point, and has remained like this for about 15 years. You definitely have to be sure the ground is stabilized underneath your repair, or it will continue to happen.
Looks good, but this is just going to crack in about a year
What else does your crystal ball tell you?
@@TerrafuseInc it tells me not to hire idiots that fill in expansion joints.
@@jimmyb1356 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. These guys are the high school drop outs that figured out a way to rip people off and make money without doing actual work
@@Meteor-rj6oq it’s the old saying…never mess with another mans scam
what type of concrete mix you using?
Wow, that was an awesome job! finish looks great. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching!
The existing concrete should’ve been etched and dampened first and the patch mortar should’ve been scrubbed in good as he was going. This ensures an optimal bond .
@@jefflavere3263 I would 1st power wash the concrete, and then rinse it with vinegar water.
That is if you are using polymer modified portland cement, which this isn't. You don't require bonding agents, or scrub coats, as you aren't 'gluing' this material to the existing concrete. It chemically bonds to concrete substrates. The concrete was prepped with a diamond grinder.
Either way this process never works. Always cracks and falls apart. Better off to just pour new concrete
@@jasonbeck8628 100% false.
Ahh if you have a gravel driveway.. you never have to fix the cracks.. just saying.
But you have lower home value just saying
@@movewithmarcy1574 that's not true.
@@stephen2738 how is my statement not true? I’m a realtor and here is California if you add a nice concrete driveway it adds about 10% of your current home value compared to gravel, not saying gravel doesn’t add home value but just not as much as concrete. If your looking for a quick sell I suggest gravel but if it’s your longtime property, concrete is always better if installation is done correctly
So my house is worth 1.7 million with a Blue stone gravel driveway . So if I add a $25,000 driveway it will get me an extra $170,000 bucks? Sign me up let's start flipping houses.
Good skills is not their first rodeo they make it look easy wow I want them to do my drive way
excellent job
Exactly what I need.
What product are you using on the concrete flooring ?
Encouraged this is possible at all. My driveway has multiple cracks and I thought I was faced with a complete tearout and re-pour. Can this process withstand summer heat of occasional 100°+ heat? Is there a contraction-shrinkage factor? Skilled workers like you guys are very hard to come by here in Southern Oregon.
Yes, it can handle that type of heat. Sometimes, with multiple cracks, driveways may be too far gone to be restored, but if you email me some pictures, I can help determine if you can restore yours successfully. Mike@terrafuse.com
thanks
Nice music piece to go with that educational videoed concrete repairs. :=)
Great work, you can tell the finisher with the trowel is a well experienced cement guy, that really doesn't translate to a novice DIY homeowner!
Nice job
There are too many choicis of concrete at Home depot. Which one you use or recommend for resurfacing. Thank you.
I lile this. But, was what caused the sinking in the first place addressed?
A lot of people in these comments are not very smart when it comes to overlays, I do this for a living and they did a good job, the most important part to an overlay is prep work, they didn’t show that but it looks like they ground the top layer off and washed it before overlay coat goes on, that’s what I usually do
You bet! Prep is the most important part!
can this thin layer of concrete stand on the winter in CANADA that is 20 degrees celsius below ? without cracks, flaking, unbounded ?
Awesome skills, however, I would like to see an updated video on how it is holding to date.
There are lots of those. Please view our channel
Amazing guys.... amazing
Wish you guys were in the Boston North area. Could your your skills