ᐅ Fill the Step to the Garage Floor Slab with Concrete Only!?

Hello everyone,

I removed the rusted metal stop strip from an old building. Meanwhile, a rolling gate has been installed, so the strip is basically no longer needed. However, I drive over the step with my car. Is it sufficient in the long term to fill an old wedge gap (see attached image: gap) exclusively with concrete, or will it crumble? Does anyone have experience with this? The metal strip or L-profile measuring 7cm x 3cm (3 inches x 1 inch) might rust again or come loose. What is the best solution?

Regards, Chris

A steel solution is definitely the most durable option. Basically, a ramp. It can be galvanized to prevent rust. The concrete solution probably won’t last very long, but it can be made quickly and the cost should be under 10 euros. This way, it could be done more frequently.

The question is why does the whole concrete structure not last very long, and what does “not long” mean in terms of the timeframe for entering and exiting three times a week? For the angle iron, I have edge protection as well as two different materials, and when driving over it, the whole thing might loosen up due to jolting. Then there’s water and dirt involved, which could cause it to crack and fall apart.

What is the best way to do this? Is an L-angle actually suitable, or is a 5mm (0.2 inch) steel plate leveled properly enough and better? When sealing it, I’m concerned that it might not form a proper bond and could crumble over time.

Regards, Christian