How To Fill A Concrete Hole In Wall

Repairing the holes in a concrete wall involves undercutting the hole.

How to fill a concrete hole in wall.

Pop outs are small conical shape chunks of concrete that have popped out and left a hole behind. Holes in a cinder block wall not only are unsightly but also over time will grow larger. The guys at home depot had a lot of fun lamenting the fact that the hole existed to begin with and then suggested that i build a mold on one side of the wall and fill it in with a pour of concrete. Use a cold chisel and hammer to make the space wider underneath the hole.

Before attempting to fill a hole clear out loose concrete and other debris. The stuff expands pretty much so start at about a 50 fill and see where that gets you. I might fill most of the void with spray foam. You ll want to fill so the foam is more or less even with the inside of the block.

Then mix the mortar fill in the hole and level it to blend it in with the surrounding structure. As moisture fills the holes and the temperature changes the. Remove loose material with a wire brush and blow out any remaining debris. In addition to being an eyesore a hole in an exterior concrete wall of your home creates a point of weakness in the.

How to fill holes in a cinder block wall. Using a cold chisel and a 3 pound sledgehammer undercut the hole by making the pop out wider at the bottom than at the top. Apply a coat of concrete adhesive to the hole. Concrete takes time to cure so keep the patch moist for several days for a stronger fix.

After hearing that i seriously considered just gluing a piece of plywood over it and calling it a day.