Crack repairs to concrete

[SilverShadow]

Hey all,

 

Been a few weeks since i last posted, so thought it was about time

 

I recently noticed a few cracks in one of the concrete beams below our rear garden pathway. Tbh, it's probably been there for quite a while - but once seen it's one of those things you can't un-see. It's something i plan to monitor over time....

 

However, if the need arises to fix this, then i'd really appreciate your advice on this, please. A little bit of info which might be useful to you guys: the cracks are part of a load bearing concrete beam, which certainly seems in general good repair. It's exposed to the elements, so any repairs would need to stand up to rain, frost and shine

 

Questions:

• What would you recommend to use please? (assuming you guys probably recommend some sort of filler, of course!) - feel free to list any products you've used
• Would you angle-grind a shallow trench in the concrete to improve application of any filler?
• Am i right in thinking there are some fillers that also offer some level of structural benefit?

 

Many thanks for your time as always

Shadow

[Andehh]

Following with interest as I have the same in one spot!

[Gus Potter]

35 minutes ago, SilverShadow said:

However, if the need arises to fix this, then i'd really appreciate your advice on this, please.

Redo the pointing in the brickwork above so the water is shed out the ways and see if that helps.

[saveasteading]

That concrete is dressed over the surface by the looks of it, not part of a beam. In which case knock out and replace.