Patio Designs and Ideas Concrete Patio Sealer Stamped Concrete and Other Popular Patio Finishes Stamped Concrete Patterns Resurfacing Concrete Patios Exposed Aggregate Advantages of Concrete Patios Concrete Patio Cost Benefits of a Concrete Patio The top reasons to install a concrete patio Maintenance is a Breeze Other ResourcesWhen concrete patios are left to their own devices nature may compromise durability and appearance Winter freezing/thawing cycles could create cracks and flaking and UV rays may whitewash the surface Sealing your patio will help prevent this deter stains and
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Cracks in a concrete patio are unsightly But that s only the start of it Cracks invite weed growth and they collect debris Shifting soil and freeze thaw events can turn small cracks into wider and longer cracks eventually leading to the need to demolish and rebuild your patioThe secret to fixing wide concrete cracks is to undercut the sides of the crack to give it an inverted V shape This helps the repair material to key into the crack creating a mechanical bond in addition to the chemical bond between the patch material and the concrete
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Cut the tip of the nozzle on an angle with a utility knife to match the width of the crack and load into a standard caulk gun NOTE for large cracks over 1/2 inch deep a backer rod should be placed in the crack before applying the sealant Step 4 Slowly draw the gun along the joint forcing a bead of concrete repair caulk deep into the crack It also removes the consumer s recourse to bad concrete jobs that they have paid for When the installer of my new and cracking concrete patio told me that All concrete cracks I told him to look down at the concrete porch that he was standing on and point to one crack There are none
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It also removes the consumer s recourse to bad concrete jobs that they have paid for When the installer of my new and cracking concrete patio told me that All concrete cracks I told him to look down at the concrete porch that he was standing on and point to one crack There are noneConcrete crack repair by filling is a common approach to improving the appearance and/or functionality of damaged concrete surfaces like driveways parking aprons walls and floors The cost to apply average concrete crack repair depends upon the area and condition of the surface and cracks the type of filler special preparation needs and
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May 29 32 How to Seal Concrete People may assume that once concrete has been poured and tooled to a nice finish then their work is done This seems logical since concrete is a durable and nearly impervious material But to keep your investment Concrete easily absorbs stains and sealing will prevent that There are more than a few products available for concrete sealing but a heavy duty water based polyurethane is a good choice If the floor has a rough finish apply the polyurethane with a broom or brush using the bristles to work the sealer into the rough surface
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Sealing and Waterproofing Cracks in Concrete Over time and exposure to the elements exterior concrete can develop cracks due to temperature changes ground movement improperly placed joints and excessive loads Once a crack develops it is important to seal the crack from water to prevent further deteriorationIf you have a concrete driveway patio walkway or any other concrete structure with minor surface cracks one of the best ways to repair these cracks is to fill them in with concrete repair caulk Although this will repair the crack the caulk will not match the color of the concrete and will be visible when cured
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Feb 26 32 You can seal the crack/gap and the water will just go through the other mediums just slower The only way to fix this is to keep the water from puddling and that is going to require a skim coat that is graded away from the house Patio slabs should not be fastened to the footer/home slab and should include an expansion joint between the twoJul 23 32 cracks in concrete can also be caused by unevenly dense subsurfaces below the slab for example if some areas below the concrete are soft and compressible and others are firm the uneven settling could cause cracks over time ensuring an equally dense subsurface can help to prevent cracks in concrete even before they appear
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How do I reseal stamped concrete Also what NOT to do before resealing Read More The 14 tools needed to build a concrete slab How to form and pour it Read More CONCRETE MIXING RATIOS WHAT IS THE BASIC MIXING RATIO FOR CONCRETE Read More Don t Pour Your Own Concrete Slab Until You ve Read This Read MoreCracks in a concrete patio are unsightly But that s only the start of it Cracks invite weed growth and they collect debris Shifting soil and freeze thaw events can turn small cracks into wider and longer cracks eventually leading to the need to demolish and rebuild your patio
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Latex ite Pli Stix 60 ft Driveway Crack and Joint Latex ite Pli Stix 60 ft Driveway Crack and Joint Filler Small Black is a contractor grade thermo plastic rubber designed for use with a propane torch or heat gun It is a permanent patented self leveling seal for small asphalt and concrete cracks This product produces a 100 watertight sealTree roots are often the culprit that causes sidewalks driveways and patios to crack and likewise they may cause pool deck slabs to crack Sealing the cracks Sealing cracks is one of least expensive but most beneficial things a homeowner can do to help maintain their pool concrete
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Patch all cracks crevices and holes in the old concrete surface For hairline cracks up to 1/8 inch wide mix four parts of Ardex Concrete Dressing to one part water Force the thick paste into the cracks with a putty knife For larger cracks up to 1/2 inch wide use concrete repair caulkOption B QUIKRETE Gray Concrete Crack Seal Step 3b Pour the sealant from the bottle overfilling the crack slightly to allow for settling and shrinkage NOTE for cracks deeper or wider than 188 inch Concrete Crack Seal should be applied in multiple applications waiting 24 hours between applications
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Each kit contains a two part epoxy crack sealer two 10 oz tubes of Liquid Concrete Repair LCR a viscous epoxy that comes in a caulk type cartridge and seven plastic injection ports that deliver the LCR deep into the crack There s enough material in each kit to repair a 1/16 in wide x 8 in deep x 8 ft long crackConcrete crack repairs Recommended methods for sealing cracks in concrete floors slabs How to seal control joint expansion joint cracks in concrete slabs List of materials used to fill poured concrete slab control joints How to seal a cracked masonry foundation wall or floor slab Typical concrete crack preparation for sealant with an epoxy product Use of Polyurea as a control joint
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Your concrete driveway is strong and durable and if maintained will give you many years of service When occasional hairline cracks occur a simple repair will get your driveway looking good and Patio repair is something many homeowners face with concrete patios While patios can be a beautiful and functional addition to the outdoor living space in your home they often develop cracks In order to fix the cracks in a concrete patio you will need to follow these steps The size of the crack
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