What Causes Broken Concrete Edges?
Vehicle traffic near the edge
Tires rolling off a driveway edge repeatedly can chip and break the edge over time.
Saturated soil at the edge
Wet soil under the edge provides less support and can allow the edge to break under load.
Thin or poorly supported edges
Edges without enough thickness or base support are more prone to breaking.
When Edge Damage Can Be Repaired
Small, isolated chips
Small, isolated edge damage can often be patched with a bonded repair material.
Stable adjacent concrete
Repairs hold up best when the panel next to the damage is otherwise sound and not moving.
When Concrete Replacement May Be Needed
Larger edge failures
Larger or repeated edge failures often warrant replacing the affected section rather than continuing to patch.
Base or drainage problems
When the edge is breaking because the base is failing or water is undermining it, replacement paired with base work is usually the better option.
How to Reduce Future Edge Damage
Keep vehicles on the slab
Avoid parking with one tire off the edge, especially in wet weather.
Support the edge
Compacted material along the driveway edge helps resist chipping.
Address drainage
Correcting drainage and downspouts that saturate the edge extends its useful life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will an edge repair last?
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Depends on the load and support. Where vehicles keep rolling over the same edge, repairs tend to have a shorter life.
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