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I have an outdoor concrete window sill that has a large chunck of concrete missing. I only noticed this after moving into house. How can I repair this?
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Marie
Hi Marie, you can patch it with a concrete patching mix. Make sure the area is clean. Mix the concrete patcher into the consistency of dough and press it onto the broken sill and smooth it out with a putty knife or trowel. Be sure to press it on well. If it is a big thick chunk then you might want to drill into the sill in a few places with a small concrete bit and stick some galvanized nails into the holes to act as dowels to help hold the patch in place. I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters. Sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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| Comment | Your answer was very clear and understandable - especially to a diy novice like myself. Once again Thank you! Marie Whelan | ||
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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