I am retired - but owned a company that fixed concrete problems. I currently consult with architects and owners in commercial construction projects.
First - Don't panic and do something to ruin what you have. It can be made to look much more like what you desire. And - Yes, you CAN make it worse. Especially by following many of the in-experienced ( and some hare-brained ) advisements I see in this thread.
Second - contact a company called ProSoCo. They are on line. They are the biggest and best at finding ways to fix and maintain exposed aggregate as well as many other forms of decorative concrete. They will have a rep that work with commercial construction material supplies that serve your area. Find out the names of the companies that sell their products.
Third - Once you know more about how the ProSoCo cleaners, acid based detergents, and sealers work - decide if it is something you want to perform or have a contractor that specializes in this type of "cleaning up behind a slob" work do this. After cleaning - this surface will need a penetrative water repellent applied to prevent freeze/thaw spalling ( rocks popping out )
And - lastly...folks who have no actual experience in these things seem to feel empowered to get on a computer and tell someone else how to fix" a problem. They ought to be head slapped for that. And, you really should do your research for fixing this with an attorney letter to the concrete contractor - and Google. Not a discussion forum about tractors.
I will private message you my phone number and if I can be of further help - please give me a call. I feel your pain, and in honor of your wife and her diagnosis - and will do my best to answer any questions and direct you to people/places for getting this solved.
T
First - Don't panic and do something to ruin what you have. It can be made to look much more like what you desire. And - Yes, you CAN make it worse. Especially by following many of the in-experienced ( and some hare-brained ) advisements I see in this thread.
Second - contact a company called ProSoCo. They are on line. They are the biggest and best at finding ways to fix and maintain exposed aggregate as well as many other forms of decorative concrete. They will have a rep that work with commercial construction material supplies that serve your area. Find out the names of the companies that sell their products.
Third - Once you know more about how the ProSoCo cleaners, acid based detergents, and sealers work - decide if it is something you want to perform or have a contractor that specializes in this type of "cleaning up behind a slob" work do this. After cleaning - this surface will need a penetrative water repellent applied to prevent freeze/thaw spalling ( rocks popping out )
And - lastly...folks who have no actual experience in these things seem to feel empowered to get on a computer and tell someone else how to fix" a problem. They ought to be head slapped for that. And, you really should do your research for fixing this with an attorney letter to the concrete contractor - and Google. Not a discussion forum about tractors.
I will private message you my phone number and if I can be of further help - please give me a call. I feel your pain, and in honor of your wife and her diagnosis - and will do my best to answer any questions and direct you to people/places for getting this solved.
T