023: Fixing Concrete Driveway Cracks

Paul’s driveway has developed cracks. 

He’d like to know how to fix the small cracks and fill in the expansion joints.

Small cracks can be filled in with Quikrete or Sakrete concrete crack filler.

Visit their sites and search for concrete crack filler

http://www.quikrete.com/

http://www.sakrete.com/

Expansion joints are the large joints between two adjacent concrete slabs. They exist to prevent the slabs from cracking during severe hot or cold situations.  

Sealing the joints is necessary to prevent water from getting down underneath the concrete. If this happens during the winter the concrete can crack if the water freezes.

NOT GOOD.

I actually have a tutorial on how to fill in expansion joints with foam backer road and SikaFlex, which is a self-leveling sealant.

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/concrete-expansion-joints/

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Today’s Quick Tip is about Olympic Elite Woodland Oil.

It’s easy to apply to pressure treated wood but first clean the wood surface.

I have a great tutorial with before and after pics over on Home Repair Tutor

http://www.homerepairtutor.com/staining-pressure-treated-wood/

The tutorial explains why I chose this over other stains or sealants. 

CLUE: no stripping!!

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