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@jehnasjunk2 жыл бұрын
I don’t even have the problems you fix most of the time, but you’re so engaging to watch, I watch them anyway.
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support 👍
@baldevsidhu77193 ай бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairsI have a horizontal crack in my barn foundation wall. Do you think backer rod or pool noodle will work there
@jenniferbrown19502 жыл бұрын
I wish I had known about this long ago!! My dad’s electric wheelchair had a hard time going over gaps, caused by tree roots, when going to our wheelchair van. Sometimes the ramp would settle on a crack and not sit level. This caused the ramp to tilt when he drive the wheelchair into the van. The cracks in the sidewalk were also large and hard to get across. These were situations that were a serious tipping hazard. Sadly, Dad passed away two weeks ago. He’d have approved of your fix. He had ideas like this, too. Thanks for sharing. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more helpful information.
@j.e.bembenek99632 жыл бұрын
THANKS!! I've had a large crack in my concrete patio for 25 years without EVER being able to get it fixed but NOW I'll be able to do it myself!!!!
@joshuacragan33219 ай бұрын
did you do it? How did it turn out?
@olliefoxx71652 жыл бұрын
There's a quite satisfaction in seeing a problem get fixed while learning at the same time. Love these types of videos.
@sophiesten2 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks……be good to your knees tho…✌🌻
@grammakathi2 жыл бұрын
I found this video by accident looking for something else and I'm glad I did! I have a large crack in a sidewalk that I had filled several years ago by a mud jacker. Didn't last only 2 years. Also 2 sections of sidewalk have spread apart and garage floor and driveway have split apart. Should be easy peasy fix for An 84 yr old woman by herself to do! Thanx!
@hashal879 ай бұрын
Did this work for your sidewalk plz?
@frankperricone20652 жыл бұрын
I am a mason for over 35 years and what you did with the pool noodle isn't a bad idea especially with the crooked Crack because the noodle is flexible, but I would suggest using quick-create, just mix with water, it's premixed cement, just add water and mix. Then use a small hand garden shovel it in, push down on the cement to get gaps and air pockets out of the cement. When cement gets to a putty type concestansy take a large damp sponge and run it the length of the Crack and feather it in to both sides of Crack, you can do it with the stuff in the tube but you sill have to feather and level the product that comes out of tube
@queenslander9542 жыл бұрын
Yea mate thats good mail , also if it’s a hot day wet the concrete down first so it doesn’t suck that mix too quickly .
@frankperricone20652 жыл бұрын
@@queenslander954 Good call, give both sides of old concrete a good dampening if it is a hot day👍
@Keenadoesitall2 жыл бұрын
What's feathering
@frankperricone20652 жыл бұрын
@@Keenadoesitall Feathering is moving the new cement up against the old cement, like blending it to the old cement,usually done with a tool called a hand float, but in a homeowners case most likely would have such tool, take a large sponge dip it in water and ring it out so it is just damp and blend it up to old cement, the most important thing is to make sure rain water or sprinkle water does not get into the old Crack. Now it depends on the climate you live in, if it freezes in winter you don't want water to get into repair and sit and freezes, it will Crack. That is the best I can explain, feathering is just blending up to old cement, good luck
@brittanykolehmainen69742 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was looking for a solution that doesn't involve any plastic!
@TheFunnyCarpenter2 жыл бұрын
Great Video Scot, sprinkling the sand in at the end way a genius idea!
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro 👊
@adbates2 жыл бұрын
It genius for more cracks. Conc needs room to expand. Putting sand in the crack does not allow this. Incompressible. Otherwise great video
@TheFunnyCarpenter2 жыл бұрын
@@adbates 😂😂you think the pool noodle and caulking will stop the sand from being pushed vertically. Carry on.
@ganjalfcreamcorn84382 жыл бұрын
@@adbates what?
@gumbomomma19712 жыл бұрын
Omgoodness thank you for the step-by-step tutorial I'm sending this to my landlord.
@tonymontana8972 жыл бұрын
Man, that was genius. I love the way the sealant is liquidous and self levelling. Neat job. Thumbs up for me.
@richardapril42052 жыл бұрын
Go with low expansion urethane instead of baker rod. Applied gently with cleaning off the excess after 20-30 min (time to get ready for next step) You will then start to use urethane for almost every gap/void/volume filling inside or outside. Very nice talent that God gave you. You're definitely giving good fruits with all your videos. I like your humility and your hardworking being.
@kwr0101012 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation. Having done this job on a windy late-fall day, I appreciate your thoughtful sand idea. Tiny leaves swirling into self-leveling goo is a nightmare.
@brianbretz580 Жыл бұрын
The doubled-up duct tape at the edges and sand sprinkled on at the very end were each a nice touch.
@sonjalewis3047 Жыл бұрын
Carefully explained & clearly demonstrated, with just the right amount of speed-up, and NO CHITCHAT OR MUSIC. And important info about drainage issues in freeze-thaw climates. Thank you!! Instead of the drill attachment, a wire brush would also work, right?
@wrongstatephoto Жыл бұрын
OH! if you can't find pool noodles in your area (Colorado doesn't have alot of pools), pipe insulation works too.
@stevend984 Жыл бұрын
Boy...you are a magnet for cement issues! Finally...someone pickier than me...Cool Vid!
@robbmeblind98673 ай бұрын
are you kidding it looks like shite
@davej74582 жыл бұрын
Using a pool noodle for backer rod for cracks is absolutely great thinking. The thickness of the calking is critical to making a successful repair. . Read the information on the label to find what that is. To create that consistent thickness, I use a scrap of board with a wooden spacer tacked on it and run it the length of the backer it pushes the backer rod down to the correct depth consistently. When the calk is too thick it doesn't stretch properly and will pull away from the concrete and the joint still leaks.
@queeniesongs4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I am dealing with a cracked concrete driveway and this is a great solution. I think it will be much safer to walk on once I finish the project.
@susanmei99802 жыл бұрын
This is nice and I’m glad you showed the trick of sprinkling the sand on top which definitely makes it blend in better! I’ve seen places that were caulked w/o that step and it looks terrible and sticks out like a sore thumb.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist32 жыл бұрын
Repent to Jesus Christ “the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.” Psalms 147:11 NIV J
@sharazar2 жыл бұрын
I wish i knew the sand trick when i sealed a crack in my walk. the lighter sealant really sticks out.
@therebellion69112 жыл бұрын
If you use the sand on a crack instead of a joint people tend to bring the caulking to the top and then add sand. The patch will then be higher than the cracks. Make sure you leave it down from the top just a smidge if you are adding sand. I personally dont care for the sand look but its just a preference.
@chrisfry4362 жыл бұрын
I saw a man fixing and patching someones front steps and he got some dirt and mixed in for it to look more like the old cement he was patching!! not a bunch but enough to take away the "new" look, and it worked!
@mikeike71142 жыл бұрын
@@therebellion6911 Hi. What’s the difference between a crack and a joint? Meaning, even if you do a joint, aren’t you supposed to leave the sealant slightly below the concrete to compensate for the sand as well? Thank you
@cassandragonzalez56602 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness I found you! I have to take care of my home on my own. I wouldn't know some of the pitfalls if you didn't express them. Although I can understand "semi-leveling" v "self leveling" Unless you explained what happens in this instance, I wouldn't understand in its practical usage. Same with the duct tape. Wouldn't have thought to cap the end like that, and if I did....I wouldn't have thought about the caulk sticking without you adding that in. Those 2 things would have made this a fail for me. So thank you so much!
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help and thanks for all the great feedback 👍
@networkedperson2 жыл бұрын
@@EverydayHomeRepairs it would be nice if you would not take blood money from a certain corporation known for anti-social practices...
@matt7iron2 жыл бұрын
@@networkedperson are you a woke Lib
@thankyoucaptainobvious77072 жыл бұрын
@@networkedperson -take a break netwoke person. I guarantee that you’re using products that exploit child labor or that your daily habits are contributing to global warming so please peddle your hypocrisy elsewhere.
@lot61292 жыл бұрын
@@networkedperson I hope he takes MORE,. screw the loud mouth woke
@Heather6110 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this video! I've tried filling a growing crack in cement with wet cement and dry cement at different times and neither lasted. This is the best, affordable solution in my opinion. Thanks so much for this!
@LRN2DIY2 жыл бұрын
Never would have thought of that - great stuff, Scott!
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nils 👍
@JRPLawyeress12 жыл бұрын
I thought I’d have to pay to jack up my patio. I’ll give it a try. Thanks.
@ms.rubyj.42592 жыл бұрын
EXCEPTIONAL tutorial video - so clear, concise and straight to the point! I love the way you cover every little detail, including warning what to do/what NOT to do. You make it look so easy, even I could probably do it. Therefore, I have liked, subscribed & clicked the bell. I will be following you along your journey, so keep up the GREAT work, Scott. U THA' MAN!!!
@georgeolt654 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kindness! People like you make a positive difference in our society!
@tsetendorjee9040 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing you good Idea !
@MrRKWRIGHT2 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea. Absolute genius! Using pool noodles to fix cracks in a concrete sidewalks. Using pool noodles in your yard is definitely better than letting all those pool noodles get into the wastestream and thus threatening our precious natural resources.
@MrJoebiz242 жыл бұрын
I have 1/4" to 3/4" gaps in several spots. Already had my backer rod. Didn't know what to use for a sealant. The SSL sealant was the final step I needed. The sand topping was a bonus. Great video....thanks. Happy 4th of July.
@ML-ks2lj2 жыл бұрын
Sika 2 c ns I think it's called is what I used. I worked industrial. Usually want to use an open cell backer rod
@terrymounts43712 жыл бұрын
City problem
@terrymounts43712 жыл бұрын
Yes u have ants mice be3
@bethanyanderson17452 жыл бұрын
@@terrymounts4371 - huh?
@terrymounts43712 жыл бұрын
Careful you dont want to step on the crack that's what my mom said
@loyrickman3517 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@steelman774 Жыл бұрын
I’m a school teacher so THIS, and your previous video of cleaning and sealing smaller driveway cracks, are going to be my first summer mini project. Thanks for a great, solid, straight to the point video. I’ve used a flat bladed shovel and ground clear every year, but now… my game just levels up. Thanks!!
@kbrollins772 жыл бұрын
Great overview! I've done several of these repairs of irregular cracks using spray foam to create a backer, which is not as easy as it sounds. I've needed to carefully carve down the foam to be below grade, so I get a clean installation of SSL. I'm going to use the pool noodle next time!
@donaldhubert77342 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋
@stevea.88162 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, you cant rush the early steps. I had a boss once that saw me half assing something he said " You do all the steps or you will be stepping to another job" . Never forget it.
@ronalds2712 жыл бұрын
KZbin recommended me this video by accident when I was looking for something else, but I am glad it did! I will be using your method next weekend to fix cracks in the walkway. Thank you for this video.
@debbiefitzpatrick58052 жыл бұрын
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@jlivewell2 жыл бұрын
I cannot tell you how many projects around my house that you have given me the confidence to do. I really appreciate the information.
@barbararadka5597 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Not nearly as much information for large ragged cracks...just the small ones. Gonna buy the materials tonight and get going on my old patio tomorrow! Very clear video!
@mvg2x342 жыл бұрын
This is a pretty elegant solution. I owned a home where the garage slab cracked and had I known how to do this, I would have. This is a 100% solution versus using patchmaster to fill the gap which in hind sight was a 50% solution.
@s.b.393 Жыл бұрын
OMG! I just used pieces of a pool noodle to help fill in a crack last week. Worked like a charm.
@HalfManHalfCichlid2 жыл бұрын
For a more substantial joint, I pack the seam/crack with pea gravel to about half inch depth from the top. Then fill the joint with the joint filler. Much less likely to pop out or be "ejected" due to ground movement.
@replyhere5902 жыл бұрын
If you do not fix the problem which caused the crack, there will be trouble on the horizon. I am fixing cracks at our mountain property using an asphalt based Lowe's product, but filling most of the crack with gravel first, then topping it off. Not perfect, cannot be applied too thick at once and it requires going back over more than once after drying in. This guy's method does not look as good for what we have but then none of our gaps are as large, so I can understand that his problem requires a different solution.
@HalfManHalfCichlid2 жыл бұрын
@@replyhere590 thanks. The joint filler i use between stones is a flexible epoxy type and it seems to move and stretch somewhat without breaking seal
@lukefeil96592 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing Gutters all my life really got me excited when I heard you say Gutters at the end
@slatsgrobneck75152 жыл бұрын
Very nice results - looks great! Will be using this repair on sidewalk at an apartment complex. Heh would you consider showing us how you keep your tools and material organized? Earlier I noticed your tote for electrical connectors. Thinking I need one just like it! For those of us that do sidewalk, yard drainage, electrical and plumbing all in the same week, how to keep everything organized! Awesome channel for DIYers and multi-trades maintenance folks. Thanks!
@peterryan73402 жыл бұрын
Use multiple tool bags. 1 for plumbing, 1 for electrical, 1 for general maintenance, 1 for patching/painting/minor carpentry repairs
@pearlperlitavenegas20232 жыл бұрын
I also use plastic 5 gallon buckets to help out. But yeah it gets crazy!!!
@karenbrauneis429010 ай бұрын
I’m so glad I found this video. My house has several large irregular cracks in the back driveway due to ground fluxuation. Numerous attempts by various individuals has ultimately failed in filling these cracks and I’ve been left with vegetation taking over these areas. I am so glad to find a permanent solution to this ongoing issue. Looks like I’ll be buying lots of pool noodles in my future (something I never thought I’d be purchasing.) Thanks for your highly informative, step by step video.
@EverydayHomeRepairs10 ай бұрын
Best of luck on the project this specific crack is holding strong 2 years later 👍. Make sure you get the Tremco Vulkem 45 SSL. That stuff is good and with proper prep will hold for years.
@lorettaresendez19702 жыл бұрын
You are such a great professional 👏 at teaching people the way to fix problems that bug us as we pass by that crack everyday. 🙂
@charlesdavis21652 жыл бұрын
I was sooo ready to jump down this video, since I used pool noodles and self-leveling caulk last summer. With totally disastrous results, despite having been quite careful with the prep. Pool noodles began to rise to the surface, caulk discolored (Silka pro).... anyway, I decided to watch your video to the very end to see what I might have done wrong. Count me humbled. Starting with the grill grinding cement edges to everything thereafter, I learned some valuable lessons. Now for the hard part ... wanna come to my house and film a video on how to remove the stuff and start over?? LOL. Keep up the great work.
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, I will add you to the list of home visit requests 😂. Best of luck 👍
@sonjalewis3047 Жыл бұрын
Wait--you did "quite careful" prep the first time, but didn't prep the crumbly edges of the crack? Hope you're learning that prep usually RULES!
@Wazup41772 жыл бұрын
I tried something a bit different. I used Dow expanding spray foam to fill the crack. It dries quickly, then I used the ssl to seal up. Worked great and saved me the time of having to cut and shape backer foam. A word of caution, don't go buck wild with the spray foam, it expands big time.... Whichever way you go, the crack gets fixed....
@ollie54able2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@therebellion69112 жыл бұрын
They make low expanding.
@Wazup41772 жыл бұрын
@@therebellion6911 yeah, I had to learn that the hard way.....lol ...
@royjohnson4652 жыл бұрын
Warning, I tried expanded foam in a concrete (cement) crack and it did not work. The foam gets chipped out and discolored.
@genecarden7802 жыл бұрын
It is very difficult to control joint depth with foam. And for the SSL to perform properly the depth needs to be very consistent. And the profile of the sealant will be incorrect. These things matter for the sealant to perform properly.It is a quicker and easier solution but not a quality solution .
@NatalieChappie-xz2gs4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! Followed your instructions and now my sidewalk looks so much better!!
@EverydayHomeRepairs4 ай бұрын
Awesome, nice work 🙌
@RO-rr3tx2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. You could use water pipe wrap. They have 1/2, 3/4 and 1" tubes at your local lumber yard.
@ArtLuna-w6r9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this solution. I have been trying to figure out how to fix a patio crack in my house. God bless you.
@digiacomtech55892 жыл бұрын
What I do is, clean as he does, dig out all the debris in the gap (as deep as the concrete is) then tape over the edges and fill the gap with waterproof expanding foam. When that dries I use a wire cup bit on a hand drill to remove excess foam to about 1/2" depth. Then finish up with self leveling sealant caulk.
@annfraley70832 жыл бұрын
When you say you tape over the edges, do you mean the cracked edge of the concrete? Does the tape stay in place after the entire repair is finished?
@carolburke55912 жыл бұрын
cool idea!
@digiacomtech55892 жыл бұрын
@@annfraley7083 ... Before I apply the expanding foam I mask the edges of the concrete, the top surface. I use 2" painters tape so if there is any over expansion of the foam it won't spill out over the top surface of the concrete. Once the foam has dried, it's easy to break off any excess foam before cutting/grinding out the top 1/2" or so of foam.
@michellem73002 жыл бұрын
I think I might like this idea better as I'm not very good with my hands, and I don't think that I would cut the pool noodle as well as he does. I would probably end up making it look worse than it already does lol. But I liked all the other things that he shared in the video
@replyhere5902 жыл бұрын
@@digiacomtech5589 Won't a stiff rotary brush on a drill or grinder buff off any excess foam, overall more quickly than taping as you describe?
@FerozSiddique-ik2xd8 ай бұрын
Great video ! As mentioned, before using pool noodles as backer rods, check if they are open-cell or closed-cell foam. Remember how squeezing some kinds of pool noodles leads to water dripping out? Those are made of open-cell foam. Open cell or Polyurethane foam will soak in water and is not a good choice for filling material in concrete. Closed cell or Polyethylene foam is a much better choice.
@jamesdelap40852 жыл бұрын
Or pipe insulation tubing. (SAME material). Just in case pool noodles are out of season.
@DavidBugea2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was thinking. Plus pipe insulation is gray, so if it peeks through the sealant it won’t stick out like a sore thumb.
@heyjustj8 ай бұрын
Super helpful! Really love the tip on sprinkling sand on it. I’ve seen so many without the sand and they are way more noticeable. Sand really does a great job of masking the repair.
@deejay48392 жыл бұрын
Wish I’d seen this some years earlier. I have concrete steps with a massive crack that goes always through. I filled it up with spray foam, not the best fix but it keeps the wasps out. I’m going to rework the crack using this method. Thanks.
@thundermicelouie57872 жыл бұрын
2 videos in, already see the quality differences. Great Job.
@georgerife87292 жыл бұрын
For a smaller crack but still large enough that it would need a lot of sealant, I had good results stuffing in pieces of or whole corks saved from wine bottles that I had on hand, then sealant over. I like the suggestion of putting sand in deeper cracks.
@WhoIsWhatIDK2 жыл бұрын
What sealant do you use?
@SusanSmith-hl3iv2 жыл бұрын
Great idea!! I have multiple cracks on my screened-in back porch concrete floor. Your method should work there too. Thank you so much for sharing.
@michaellink69602 жыл бұрын
I used a very similar technique to repair concrete walkway, but instead of sprinkling sand as the last step, I used some dry mortar mix. The finished product will more closely match the concrete walkway.
@jstravelers40942 жыл бұрын
Great idea. And as I posted in my own comment, I would use a generous amount and simply sweep off excess the next day.
@slayerbot362 жыл бұрын
Good work brother this is why youtube exists
@jennifergross35062 жыл бұрын
I wish I had this video 15 years ago. I had a few big cracks close to the foundation of my house causing a leak into my basement. I was able to stop the leak, but not as efficiently as this! So ThankYou for this very informative video!
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist32 жыл бұрын
Repent to Jesus Christ “the Lord delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.” Psalms 147:11 NIV
@rollandjoeseph2 жыл бұрын
@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 really?
@totino Жыл бұрын
Crazy how much better it looks with that small sprinkle of sand you did to color match
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it does make a big difference 👍
@Guillotines_For_Globalists2 жыл бұрын
Essentially a large size foam backer rod. My Grandfather used to use the tiny backer rods to fill sidewalk cracks followed up with some sort of concrete compatible caulking. I'm not sure what he used but his repairs would often last more than a decade. I could probably swing by his home that he lived in long ago and built in 1986 and they'd still be there long after my Grandfather has been gone.
@OldSal-d8h6 ай бұрын
I have a crack in my driveway. I am handy but learned some great tips that I’ll use. Thanks for your help
@Scentsational-Vdo2 жыл бұрын
Awesome way to repair! Quick and concise.
@chimeexpress86032 жыл бұрын
Good video. 2 suggestions I have is… 1. pressure wash the sidewalk and repair site first if pressure washer is available…. 2. For the jagged crack I would get a electric saw with a concrete blade and make straight clean edges first.
@johnferris42372 жыл бұрын
I love it. The solid concrete will continue to move but with the sand, foam, and the self leveling caulking will move as the environment demands. Where did you buy the self levelling caulking?
@markwillie2 жыл бұрын
The link is in the description section under the video. Tremco Vulkem 45 SSL: amzn.to/3kt0yOX
@errm19132 жыл бұрын
we used to buy that backer rod in 100ft rolls in about 4 or 5 sizes to pack around window and door frames before sheetrock went up. Some builders didn't like the expanding foam. They said it bowed the frames.
@Vro-2 жыл бұрын
Very cool, I'm also a crafter so I always have the pool noodles! I also learned from another channel who uses this & foam in his monster props, that you can use a heat gun to make the foam stick/glue itself together if you want to 😉
@bethanyanderson17452 жыл бұрын
@Vro - you use a heat gun to make the foam stick to what exactly? Thanks
@Vro-2 жыл бұрын
@@bethanyanderson1745 You can shape it, stretch it, stick it to itself, check out Stiltbeaststudios pool noodle pumpkins. He uses pool noodles, foam pipe insulation all the time & learned the technique from him.
@bethanyanderson17452 жыл бұрын
@@Vro- - thank you for replying. I'm not a handyman so perhaps that's why I'm not seeing the connection between filling a cement crack and heating a pool noodle /foam.
@leannm16962 жыл бұрын
So thankful that I've come across your channel, I'm learning how to care for my home and this video was so helpful! Tfs.
@siddharthkrish852 жыл бұрын
You could use an expandable foam vs. the Backer rod so you can avoid going back and forth with cutting the Backer rod to suit the cracks. An even easier method IMO is to use a pre-mix cement screed which you can buy as a dry-mix in a bag. Just add the recommended water and pour into the cracks directly. It does have admixtures that would prevent cracking between the old and new concrete. Trust this helps.
@thezfunk2 жыл бұрын
I think I have seen a mason on KZbin do something similar instead of sand. I think his mixture was 3 parts sand to 1 part portland cement and then he wetted it to the consistency of wet sand. He packed that in the crack. It would stiffen up but remain flexible over time.
@JohnSmith-xb4ux2 жыл бұрын
No foam or processed chemical adhesives, some crushed recycled construction waste with some cement pored onto them and everything is fixed naturally. Even stones that are around your property, if they weren't naturally formed and they come from construction, or you can buy you any recycled construction waste of the appropriate size , have a bucket for any eventuality and you can always use them as filler or even cast some bricks if you need any.
@lily_is_awsome84532 жыл бұрын
You could use the expanding foam but pool noodles sell at the dollar store, 3, 4 noodles is going to cost way less
@mr.wizeguy89952 жыл бұрын
Actually using noodle is better because that caulking form is thinner on middle and wider on side which means thin part flex easier and wide parts sticks well to concrete. IF that caulking is same thickness whole area it can peel of easier.
@flinch6222 жыл бұрын
Trouble with expandable foam is laying a perfect bead down to suit expansion rate. This almost never happens, which means shaving it down - p.i.t.a. The noodle is cheap and bendy: perfect for irregular lines.
@richmarleau10312 жыл бұрын
Love how you sped through the B.S. and concentrated on the fix
@janhunt62142 жыл бұрын
Awesome step by step tutorial. Thank you for the info.
@REVNUMANEWBERN Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT idea, the noodle sure takes up more space to then use LESS sealant
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
It is still holding strong. The Vulkem sealant is some good stuff.
@iac43572 жыл бұрын
13:20 I've also mixed spare Mortar Powder with the Sand, for repairs like this. Seem to me that the Powder would harden, and prevent the Sand from washing away.
@lindaemig68412 жыл бұрын
Wow, it's amazing that you are sharing this. I will be trying this next .
@kellygilson28312 жыл бұрын
As a professional remodeler. Loved videos you have done leveling the cement slab and filing driveway joints. Just wonder why don’t use Quic-Krete cement or mortar which is gray and blend better than tan/brown sand when you sprinkle onto the wet urethane caulk. Again I LOVE your videos, very well spoken
@kallebirgersson7102 жыл бұрын
That's what I would do
@lindameadows97712 жыл бұрын
I have used the smaller foam rope for many cracks in concrete
@BStride Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Sand at the end definitely helps with mimicking texture of surrounding concrete also
@Exploer85912 жыл бұрын
Does the San Andreas fault run through the middle of your property?
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, no doubt. Just picked this place up a couple weeks back and this part of the entry was a bit rough.
@PeterShipley12 жыл бұрын
my guess is tree roots and / or expansive clay soil
@loloholmes27932 жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised how many fault lines, both active & ancient, run thru the Midwest. Even Minnesota has a fault line. The Great Lakes Tectonic Zone runs from Big Stone & Traverse County to Duluth and while not very seismically active compared to the San Andreas, it has produced some decent "I felt that"-type quakes.
@Asiansxsymbol2 жыл бұрын
My house is right in the middle of the Cascade fault line.
@Exploer85912 жыл бұрын
@@Asiansxsymbol You must live close to me.
@carolyntorres81712 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@jamesarnoff34942 жыл бұрын
Hello, how’re you Carolyn? It’s a pleasure meeting.
@juderamnarine56172 жыл бұрын
I love this content. Cracks in concrete are a pain and if you don’t know what to do it becomes a pain one way or the other. Thanks bud.
@diyhvacguy2 жыл бұрын
This was so satisfying to watch lol nice job 👊🏼
@EverydayHomeRepairs2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍
@barbnorton2 жыл бұрын
Cool! You make things look easy, yet, doable! I love your pace, explanations, and clarity. Even, I, think I might be able to do that! - I like your videos! 😀 -Thank you!
@uaccumanno2 жыл бұрын
B😂😢 I just got at 😮😮
@donaldhubert77342 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋
@CBBC4356 ай бұрын
I find pipe insulation noodles, which comes in various diameters, to be very useful. I haven't tried them as a backer rod for concrete cracks as you're doing, but they're useful for stuffing gaps between jambs and framing to insulate around doors and windows (before trim gets put on). You can cut it to any thickness.
@zefrum32 жыл бұрын
Spray Foam would be the preferable product for those large irregular gaps; cut down, then sealed with the SSL/SL sealant
@genecarden7802 жыл бұрын
The spray foam contaminates the substrate and compromises the bond of the SSL. And it doesn’t give the proper joint profile of thinner in the middle and thicker at the sides which is essential for proper sealant performance
@zefrum32 жыл бұрын
@@genecarden780 nope; and yes Spray Foam actually does give proper support and fills the voids, which w/o would allow for further erosion. Spray foam or mud pumped in to fill those large voids is the only right way to do it. And a SSL will not interact with spray foam.
@donna7338 Жыл бұрын
Soooooooooooooo glad I ran across your channel. I'm subscribing. I'm learning so much. Please keep up the great work. Thank you.
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel 🙌
@mike_980582 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing this soon. I was planning to apply a light dusting of cement atop the sealant. I think it would be a better color match than sand. Or is that a bad idea?
@delorestaylor91087 ай бұрын
I have used spray foam insulation which expands and fills unseen voids. I let it expand and dry, use a seated knife to cut the foam just below the surface and then use the mortar.
@mattp40792 жыл бұрын
If slabs are at different levels, drill a 1/4" hole, insert the nozzle of Expanding Foam and watch the sidewalk rise. May take a couple of cans but much cheaper than calling in a slab jacker.
@happydays45512 жыл бұрын
or dig a 6in deep hole and use a "car floor jack"
@therebellion69112 жыл бұрын
Id love to see this without a void. Any videos? I dont see this happening with a slab sitting tight on the ground. Could be wrong.
@bran-qt7ds2 жыл бұрын
That doesn't work with cans of expanding foam from places like home improvement stores. Have to have two part (expensive) foam.
@bran-qt7ds2 жыл бұрын
@fartpoobox ohyeah you really need to learn the difference between how open cell and two part closed cell foams work. Claiming 'i seen it on KZbin' is certainly amusing though, as if everything on the Internet is real.
@viewthoughmyeyes2 жыл бұрын
With just 1,2 or 13 cans of Great stuff foam it doesn't work on sidewalks or on wheelbarrow tires overtime the foam compresses and can't hold the weight of the slab or load of wheelbarrow stuff. Save your money and hire a pro to break up small part of slab and re pour. Eventually what I did. I got an amazing deal on a 27 lb jackhammer from Amazon for $110 I own this thing it's a beast and manageable without too much difficulty. One day rental is 75 bucks I've definitely used it more than 10 days already and it comes with that great little plastic case, dorky goggles, useless gloves. I threw out and use my own. straight from China. Doesn't matter it's still a beast "Xtreme power" I think it's called. Or use the part 2 whatever Brandon might be talking about. I can't verify that. KZbin is your friend but it can also be your enemy and lead you down the wrong path. You just have to be able to decipher between the two. I'm only speaking from experience!
@BLRDRECORDS2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha i just was working outside today, started with looking at the abandoned years old pool noodle and thought about someday i will find a thing to do with it, it allready breaks itself down at the surfice. after the work i thought about restoring the old old driveway and gotten to this video haha 👍 thanks for the great idea :)
@genecarden7802 жыл бұрын
Joints with this obvious amount of movement require primer. On the cartridge it usually says something to the effect of “ no primer required for most substrates” But if you read the material literature it will tell you to prime joints like this. I installed sealant for a living and on a lot of projects we would use thousands of gallons of sealant. When you use these amounts a material rep will show up to make sure it is installed correctly and every time they would say to prime or the material guarantee is void. If you are going to take the time to clean the joint properly ,as the video shows, you might as well brush on the proper primer.
@billbaillie37022 жыл бұрын
What type of primer is suitable for a concrete surface?
@genecarden7802 жыл бұрын
@@billbaillie3702 unfortunately that takes a little research. Every product may require a different primer so it is impossible for me to give you a good answer. But you should be able to find out pretty easily on the manufacturer website. Just be sure to locate the primer for the specific sealant and substrate ( in this case concrete) you choose.This is what I found for Vulkem 45 SSL :Where deemed necessary, use Vulkem® Primer #191 Low-VOC QD on porous substrates You can usually find this information on the material data sheet. Primer is also recommended because even though it is semi self leveling it is still supposed to be dry tooled( something very difficult for a homeowner to do correctly) Most people think that dry tooling the sealant is cosmetic but it is actually to gently force the sealant against the side of the joint to ensure good adhesion.
@billbaillie37022 жыл бұрын
@@genecarden780 Thanks. I was thinking it would be something Vulkem compatible, I've never seen a primer product available where I usually purchase Vulkem. Are you spraying water or a specific liquid on the fresh Vulkem prior to tooling?
@genecarden7802 жыл бұрын
@@billbaillie3702 NO never use anything on the sealant to tool it.That is why it is called dry tooled. Any type of liquid will interfere with the bond. Anytime you see someone wet tooling it is a sure sign they don’t know what they are doing. That is the real advantage of SSL is the tool marks will flow out so you don’t have to be as good at tooling the sealant
@michaelabraham6441 Жыл бұрын
Men your so good with sealing!
@EverydayHomeRepairs Жыл бұрын
Becoming a concrete sealing pro 😁
@CraigFromTheLand2 жыл бұрын
This is a cool idea but I've found that using spray foam is much easier as it conforms to every bit of the crack in there and there's no need to make cuts unless you use too much
@NottyGurlStyle2 жыл бұрын
THis is wonderful! My family and I got a new home and I almost tripped going up the stairs. I definitely will do this to fix the trip spot. Thank you!!!!
@johnnypena10832 жыл бұрын
Good idea. Have you tried dry cement at the end instead of sand ? It might help blend better.
@kati-ana2 жыл бұрын
I bought an older home and there are a lot of these crakes, this looks like something I can do myself even with my achy old body lol. Thank you so much.
@robertlawrence4922 жыл бұрын
Never thought about filling cracks this way. Thanks for the video!
@bradenpolley828610 ай бұрын
I saw your other video where you filled the crack in front of your garage and liked it a lot! With a crack this large (like I have in my garage) I may lean more toward quickrete so it isn’t just a thin layer connecting the two chunks of concrete
@paolabueso2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing this.
@ddb11432 жыл бұрын
Akonaflex Pro from Menards does the same thing. I find it best to do this on a very hot day, like 85° or hotter. The self-leveling effect works like heavy oil and smooths out nicely and you can get the job done much faster. I know because I did all the concrete control joints in my 3 car garage, patio and sidewalks. Now I have easier cleaning and no water seepage below the crete.
@kevlwms2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Would you use this technique for a gap between concrete steps and the foundation of a house? The gap is quite deep - about 3 feet down to the ground.
@rollandjoeseph2 жыл бұрын
No
@cgray89692 ай бұрын
You can also use those black foam pipe wraps for water pipes. They come in various sizes so you may not need to cut so much. Pretty cheap as well.
@therebellion69112 жыл бұрын
Some possible advice. Use silica sand, not play sand. Play sand is dirty and will genraly leave a residue on the side. Use silica sand all the way to the level you want ditching the foam and on wider cracks take a trowel lightly on both edges so the sand has a slight hump in the center so you get extra bonding on edges and stretchy in middle. Put your caulking along both edges so it doesnt flatten the center and then fill the center. If you use the backer rod that is two small, use a non self leveling on on both sides to seal the edges. Good to have this on hand to dam the ends anyways. If you use the self leveling Sika he mentioned is good and comes in sandstone witch is a better color 80% of the time. IDK about his Simi leveling stuff but dont sprinkle sand on sika unless you go really light. It can sink in and raise the level of the caulking. These are just other methods. Nothing wrong with the video in general though except Im not a fan of the sand sprinkling but that just me. MY BIGGEST tip though is if your are doing more than 6-8' of caulking in the video like a whole drive way, buy a decent caulk gun. Not the pc of crap he was using, Your gun should run around 25.00 plus and you can thank me later. Your looking for something with a minimum 12:1 ratio and 18:1 is better. This goes for either size tubes. I think in smaller tubes you can even get 24:1.
@matt7iron2 жыл бұрын
So i can use silica sand in my 1- 2 inch wide staggerd driveway crack and pack it down and just cover it with this caulk material and it will dry and hold.
@therebellion69112 жыл бұрын
@@matt7iron First use silica sand instead of play sand or all purpose sand no matter how you do it because its much cleaner. Its so clean there will be no packing, it does not pack. Anything that packs isn't clean sand. It will run into the smallest cracks. IMO yes it will dry and hold just as good. Been doing it for yrs with no problems. There is no problem with using sand and then foam but I dont see the reason for it and its much harder to do that way and more expensive. As far as holding that depends on how much you concrete moves in the winter. No caulking will hold up to 2" of movement ib the winter and some concrete does move that much but its rare. Its also more likely to tear free if you are caulking moving concrete to non moving concrete (something with a footing under it). Like dives at garages. sidewalks at stoops. sonaborn sl1 is by far one of the stickiest and stretchiest caulking for something with alot of movement however its also more likely to swell and discolor so there is a give and take. If it swells it can be a trip hazzard. That was yrs ago and maybe they fixed the problem but it left a bad taste in my mouth and all the local places stopped selling it. I use Sika from lowes now. Gets more like a firm rubber and is good in minimal moving joints. I would love to see someones reasoning on not using sand. The ones given to me on why to use foam/backer rod wouldn't be a problem with silica sand either. BTW Im not a fan of sprinkling sand on top, however if you do silica sand isn't the right one unless your concrete is white.