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kingpin
10-11-2023, 5:40pm
Using cold patch for a temporary fix in these holes for the winter so I don't break an ankle?
Comments?
Thoughts?

Let me start.
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Taurus
10-11-2023, 5:42pm
I’ve never had any luck getting cold patch to adhere to concrete. I would use some thin set concrete for the winter.
PLRX
10-11-2023, 5:47pm
A product that claims to fill those will work, but you must do the prep-work. You have to clean it, and apply bond, and it will work great. Follow the instructions, especially about temperature and humidity.
zeek
10-11-2023, 5:58pm
Damn....and some of you guys thought MY drive way looked bad.... :spdchk: :fingertap:
kingpin
10-11-2023, 5:58pm
A product that claims to fill those will work, but you must do the prep-work. You have to clean it, and apply bond, and it will work great. Follow the instructions, especially about temperature and humidity.

I know there's a bonding agent for concrete to concrete, but I've never heard of one for concrete to asphalt.
kingpin
10-11-2023, 6:08pm
I found something else which is supposed to be much better called epoxy-blended asphalt cold patch.
Yadkin
10-11-2023, 6:18pm
https://www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-10-lb-Fast-Setting-Cement-Patcher-60205004/100350271

Can be used down to 40F.
LATB
10-11-2023, 6:20pm
And to think I had the audacity to scrutinize this slab. :D

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markids77
10-11-2023, 7:21pm
Fiberglass reinforced body filler AKA "Kitty Hair" works pretty well in a pinch. Be certain to sweep all loose dusty stuff out and it needs to be absolutely dry.
Cool 50th AE
10-11-2023, 7:37pm
Call the guy like I did this month.

The outer edges of the brick disintegrated and needed remediation.

Before and after:
04 commemorative
10-11-2023, 8:44pm
https://basecreteusa.com/most-common-applications/
Patsgarage
10-11-2023, 8:46pm
Call your landlord.
Newby
10-12-2023, 3:41am
Temporary Fix

Etch areas with acid and rinse
Paint with bonding agent.
Mix Quikwall Gray Surface-Bonding Cement or similar to clean sand
Not too wet.
Finish with a trowel

Alternative and best repair method is to mix clean sand with liquid 2 part epoxy, but unless you have an economical source, this would not be cost effective.


Your floor is done, needs to be replaced, either dug up and repoured or if enough room another complete floor poured on top.
I would not waste too much time or money on repairs.

As an aside
A good epoxy waterproof finish would have saved the floor from salt and freeze damage

https://www.quikrete.com/images/Products/prod_1230.gif
Frankie the Fink
10-12-2023, 6:24am
I patched a hole in my curb with some cold stuff I got at Ace Hardware, I figured it was a 6 week fix at best - its two years later and the patch is driven across regularly and still there. Now I wish I had added some tint to it as its stark white against the more gray curbing.
TheHammer
10-12-2023, 6:31am
I've seen commercial transport companies use this for thin patching and skim coating in their parking lots, etc. and lasts for years.

This:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rapid-Set-55-lbs-Cement-All-Multi-Purpose-Construction-Material-02010055/202188447
BayouCountry
10-12-2023, 7:27am
Pour-stone worked well for me fixing my dad’s driveway years ago. Looks like Quikrete anchoring cement and some other brands are only available now.