Hey goddamit

Sep 27, 2006 3 Replies

Problem: the patio cement block is being pushed up by swelling clay, and it's impinging on the stucco siding, causing cracks. (See pics below).



I'm thinking of using a hammer and chisel to take the edge of the block down



3/8 of an inch. Then I'll use some plastic cement grout or whatever to water from having an accumulation / infiltration zone.

Real smart idea? Stupid or what you think?



Thanks


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Hi, How many times are you going to chisel it? Swelling is caused by water. Poor drainage? Fix the cause, not the sumptom.

well you said it too, you only perpetuated the profanity

he didn&#39;t write the title.. he replied to that title..

usually the little > greater than signs show the text someone is replying to

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