Repairing concrete yard

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  1. nikirushka

    nikirushka Gardener

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    Is it doable? As you can see, my patchwork yard is looking a bit worse for wear now and I'm wondering if I can repair it in any lasting way, especially the holes on the left. I've jetwashed it all today and stones are just coming out of that bit. Skim of concrete over the top maybe? There's no subsidence here to worry about. The levels are all over the place too so it would be good to put a tiny slope on it, if I could.

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    I would lift those, pop a membrane down and then gravel. It will allow rainwater to soak away and you can level things off easily with more or less gravel in places.
     
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    Ooh no fear, I can't stand gravel lol! The dogs aren't fans either. I do like having the concrete there, I'd just like it a little more presentable if possible :)
     
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      I think if you try to tart that up then it will look worse.
      Leave as it is or rip out and start again.
      I personally think it looks ok.
       
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        My dog wouldn't use the area for toileting when ours was flagged. She loves the gravel!
         
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        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        I tend to think its a case of dig it all up and start again, or leave well alone.

        Gravel, not my scene either, I blame ground force.:biggrin:
         
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          It's much more environmently friendly- allows the ground to breathe and deal with surface water!
           
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          You could put a skim over the top, only if the concrete which is there is in good condition and don't move, but looking at the picture to the right the concrete has cracks in it which to me the foundations are not good as it has cracked. if the skim of concrete is to thin it will crack again
          I think it's best to take it up a start again, then you can put a slope on it IMHO
           
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          Alright, thanks. That's what I figured but always worth asking :) The water doesn't pool badly on it, so it's not a major problem. It can stay as is then, for now at least.
           
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            Not a fan of gravel either and if the stones are sharp they can hurt ickle paws. I'd save your pennies until you can afford to have it lifted, levelled off and then paved in a nice buff colour. If they bed it on sand rather than mortar then the water (and wee!) can drain.

            Love your dogs by the way :imphrt::doggieshmooze: Can we have more pics please?
             
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