Simple Masonry Repair Help Needed.

[Yiggy]

At least I hope its simple!

I just bought a new place and we have a 1st floor balcony. Upon sitting out on it the other day I noticed a small crack approx one quarter of an inch wide and about 1 inch high underneath the window. It is under the ledge and the balcony is roofed however I would like to try and repair it if possible. I gently inserted a kitchen knife into the crack and it is quite deep. Perhaps 3-4 inches.

Could somebody possibly advise as to a good product that I might use to repair this? I assume there is some sort of filler or sealent that can be used? I was reading some other guides and they mentioned Vinyl concrete patching compound and Latex Caulk? Not sure whats best really. They also mentioned if useing these to fill the crack with sand up to a certain depth?

These tips may be useless or maybe not but I was hoping one of you experts might be able to advise?

Thank you very much.

Yigs

 

[jbonding]

will that solve the problem or make it look right.

 

[Yiggy]

I dont know. I dont know much about things like this. I dont know if there is a structual problem or not. Enlighten me.

 

[jbonding]

what i mean is do you want it to look right or be right, theres a crack so theres something wrong, like you said structural. have a look at everyone elses it might be common if not get it looked at.

 

[johnsey]

Hi.
Just found this web site and joined. I seem to have exactly the same problem, however a bit more serious. Can you e mail me or get in touchif you have any suggestions on balcony repair. ta
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[jbonding]

never know you might live next door to each other