How to repair driveway control joints

[@shuntebikes]

I love how everyone knows how to do it better, but literally everyone gives a different solution

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

That's kinda the part I love about it too. No one does it the exact same so you get the freedom to choose which person you like the most and then it ends up with everyone getting what they want, and doing it how they want. Except everyone who sucks at it. No on will use them and they'll have to go figure out a something they're better at, or learn to improve ect. Even with people who wash cars you can tell everyone does it differently. I got into wallet making for a while and literally no one was the exact same even when it comes to a flat piece of leather

[@noobpro9759]

Ive done it all kinds of ways. This stuff works the best but is a pain in the dick. Really just depends on how expensive the property is and how much you give a shit. Sometimes you just need to pass inspection. Other times its a full reno trim and all.

[@MrArtVein]

@@TheAnnoyingBoss that's the beauty of it. Just shows you're really good at what you do when you know there's a bunch of ways to do it you just choose whats best for that project

[@Daniel-ou4fb]

Another beautiful result

[@mrpancakedemon7454]

Comes back 1 year later and its worse than before

[@boogeymantrav.m3389]

I've been doing this for over twenty years professionally and the kid did it right..

[@adrianjesus4040]

Where could I contract this service in Indianapolis? I’d like my drive way looking crisp, what’s the name of this service?

[@ihdave1]

You've been doing it wrong for twenty years then. Cut crack out and get bond all the way through. Armchair half asked morons

[@prestigegamer4310]

@@ihdave1 get some anger management

[@borox9875]

@@prestigegamer4310 old man wouldn’t know happy if it hit him lmao

[@frankhaskell6543]

Travis Mitchell,Same here ,paving,stamped asphalt,driveways ,roads Alot of highway Paving,prevailing wage jobs ,And when or if it rained some n we couldn't bring the tamper or use a roller on the R-Blend we put dwn mostly really pumpy u no whats up but I'd go out n seal coat n crack fill driveways n fill in potholes if need n we also did alot of curbside drench paving we cut out in mostly ALL NEW DEVELOPMENTS, n we run the push behind wet saw cut out atleast 32 inches so the tamper n roller can blend it in nice....I had to speak up brother cause anyone in this line of work when its 102degrees outside n 400degrees n or way hotter then that depends on what u ordered n how hot the MACADAM comes out from the silo n I was saying bro the hotter the better makes the asphalt easier to work with on driveways n shit ,,Tell me u know the old saying for ASPHALT is MACADAM n bro ASPHALT workers that make it atleast 3yrs well thats all BECAUSE ASPHALT n seal coating n crack filling n yea we do the same shit with pool noodles n it works awesome,,So now u heard a my speech I'm jus gonna tell u n 20years or more ,,brother this shit is definitely in are Blood ,we are a whole dif breed my friend n we ALWAYS look out for one n other when u smell like Diesel n ur boots r slippin all over the floor at WAWA..N U HAVE NO TRACTION ANY MORE ,,IF I SEE SOMEONE LIKE THAT """ITS LIKE A JEEP THING"""U GIVE THE NOD N GUARANTEE U HE DEF NODS BACK THATS HOW WE DO ...STAY COOL OUT THERE BROTHER..N I AINT TELLING U ANYTHING U DONT ALREADY KNOW MY BROTHER.... 💪👊💪🔥💯%💥💨🙋‍♂️.Much love brother mad RESPECT..... ""(KEEP ON LAYING THAT"" 👊"((BLACK GOLD))"👊

[@bdex9790]

This dude can fix anything. Next he's gonna be on the space station like "hey guys mr jalapeño here, today I'm gonna show you how to get a good seal on your airlock chamber door"

[@peasant502]

"So I'm just gonna mix up some of my five minute putty here, this way I can apply multiple coats before we all suffocate and die of hypoxia..."

[@bdex9790]

@@peasant502 🤣🤣

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

He's Mexican.... We know how to fix any & everything!!!! 😂 no throwing it away

[@peasant502]

@@pearlperlitavenegas2023 fact: gotta know how to fix everything when everything broke because you're broke. - the first Aztec, probably, idk I didn't read the book.

[@sincerelyizi]

😂😂

[@rickeykoga2312]

I learn so damn much from this channel. No frills, no stupid cuts or edits, just some good ole hard labor and know-how. I appreciate the work brotha 🤙

[@BRD379]

I put sand in the cracks of my drive way used a hanger wire and vibrated/wiggled sand into cracks as far as it would go. Followed up with this type of sealer.

[@iniguezrobert]

There’s never a “wrong” product to use it all depends on the customers wants, but a lot of those self leveling, specially the ones from Home Depot, are cheap and they look like trash in a year or 2. Also a good way to fill those cracks is with sand, it’s cheap and easier to fill those crack then using caulking and the foam. And sprinkling some sand on the finished product will make it look a little more natural then a thicc plastic in your driveway.

[@drottle]

I suppose you are throwing everyone off the sent of the harbor freight value sealant, trying to save the good stuff for yourself

[@GloomTapes]

No just get very strong concrete gravel, flatten it out and it will be way better than sand, I think

[@iniguezrobert]

@@GloomTapes yeah true! But I think for hairline cracks sand would work best

[@mikemangione7253]

Wrong...

[@michaelmcgee2026]

@@GloomTapes sand is better

[@dezmoney4039]

I used to do this for a living they do make dye to mix with it so it matches

[@ewdtrey]

They took it out of home depot which is the typical place non-contractors buy everything.

[@ewdtrey]

But they do make 2 different colors

[@joekeller8936]

@@ewdtrey Contractors often use home depot. 40-60% of most stores output is from contractor orders. It averages at around 45% of total company output

[@ewdtrey]

@@snowcow1173 you're

[@ewdtrey]

@@snowcow1173 Also, contractors do go there often, but most don't get everything there. Speaking from experience. Most contractors have a handful of places they know where certain supplies are cheaper.

[@herbiesnerd]

Your application is great. Sealing joints does 2 things: 1) Keeps moisture away from the base/sub-grade and prevents the base from pumping and eroding away. 2) Keeps non-compressibles from lodging in the joint. The joint is there to allow expansion and contraction of the slab. Hot/cold cycles. If a non-compressible stone, etc lodges in the joint, when the slabs expand, they squeeze up to the stone and causes a stress point that can cause the slab to crack. It’s routine maintenance to clean and reseal the joints. That stuff does not work on cracks. That’s a different repair.

[@bensonthebear2045]

That is an expansion joint, control joints are either tooled or cut after initial cure. Perfect method! Backer rod and self leveling sika flex, allows for expansion and contraction, and gives a nice looking finish!

[@ceetee007]

Love the brand name! “Jalapeño solutions 👍”

[@chuckwarman7097]

Backer rod also creates 3 point contact so it flexes and doesn't crack.

[@jeffp7776]

Actual PRO tip. After this process if you cover the material with sand (while still tacky) it will stick and make the crack almost invisible.

[@a-a-ron6822]

Or just use hydraulic cement patch and get it done without "tricks"

[@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter]

@@a-a-ron6822 I agree that what he did isn't technically the best possible solution but you don't know what you're talking about. These gaps are there for expansion and contraction of concrete and hydraulic cement would not allow for that. It would fail 10x faster than this.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@a-a-ron6822 uhm. No. These are expansion joints for cracking...and expansion. You don't fill them with hydraulic cement dumb dumb.

[@glenrobinson9963]

This is the EXACT method I used on my driveway and it worked great. Looks really sharp. Sika Flex is a good product.

[@fasfgasdfagadsf]

You know why it's runny? Because you are supposed to fill the whole crack and any voids below it to work. Concrete is porous... it soaks in water... that water just got below your sealer... that's why you have to do it over and over again... and eventually replace your driveway.

[@realeyesrealizerealies]

pro tip, sprinkle sand ontop while it cures, that way no leaves or insects get stuck on it as it dries. It also gives it a concrete texture in the end that blends better

[@enginesandoutdoors3238]

Usually the people on these shorts show some stupid way to do handyman stuff but this guy actually does it the smart way. That’s exactly how I’d do it.

[@chrislawson1233]

I appreciate that you always take the time to do good prep before using sealants and finishes. It really makes a huge difference.

[@hitmarkx241]

Not sure how often you do this but you can use a angle grinder with a wire brush wheel to clean the cracks out.

[@jFlockerzi]

Man, self leveling compounds are super satisfying!!!!

[@davidcampos7959]

Thanks for your video bro, it helps me a lot on my side jobs 🤙🏼

[@funnybone2636]

Nice you didn’t trash the first repair and you understand that time and materials have changed over the years

[@drprocess3816]

We used sand to fill the gap and then a brush to level it. I remember dumping like a whole bag down a crack one time lmao

[@mybudinesd4545]

You are killing the game I love your videos they are short and to the point no fluff it allows people to fully understand what and why you’re doing what you’re doing, boom 💥

[@johnburrows1179]

Grind those joints out. Clean. Then chinking. Then polymer modified hydraulic cement. Trowel and texture to finish. Polymer will move and expand, don’t need bonding agent. Your crack repair will look perfect and match what’s there. Sika is a great product in certain applications, but it looks like hell in a finished area

[@5castles893]

Same thing I do ... you have to grind them out and clean them up. Ppl don't realize how important that is!

[@kickboxs77]

“Finished” did you see those meet lines on the joints 😱

[@df4196]

Can you use this method to resurface chipped concrete patio?

[@johnburrows1179]

@@df4196 try a concrete resurfacer. Quick Crete makes one. There’s several brands. You put a light skim coat over the old cement. Watch a few videos on how to do it. Easy. And lasts a long time if you do it correctly

[@df4196]

@@johnburrows1179 thanks!

[@moosedrummer1]

Another tip. If it’s cold out sit the tubes in a bucket of warm water.

[@jadebell550]

Wow I noticed the cracks on my patio yesterday and thought I need to figure out how to fill them. And look here you are today explaining how to do it. 🙏🙏

[@michaelmcgee2026]

Use sand first. Not caulk

[@fu1543]

Best thing about this is if u had weeds growing outta them spots there gone for years

[@danielfinley-pesti6661]

i grow all my weed in my driveway cracks :p comes out soooo purple urkle 🤓😏

[@Lion-dq9uj]

Awsome self leveling caulk!! I didn't know that existed !! Thanx 4 info!!

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

These videos are good for a lot of people wondering if they should buy a house .

[@theshadowaspect8678]

I like how he talks as if he is going to say something and says something else but really is saying a normal sentence

[@chillychese]

This is a great solution, done this many times

[@nocomprendo1409]

In my last job we didn't use self leveling sealant, we used spoons and rags to make the cracks to have a round finish. And if the spoon could not fit we used dish soap and a finger.

[@livingforhim1005]

The way it's so smooth is sooo satisfying 😮

[@nathanstephens2584]

You don’t need to repair a crack in a control joint. That’s why they are control joints, to control the cracking and take tension off the slab. That’s literally the entire point.

[@RonaldJeremy69]

Going to cause more cracking and damage in the future

[@fasfgasdfagadsf]

Why would you possibly want to keep water and moisture from seeping under your slabs? Dont you want water to wash away your base? Dont you want your driveway heaving and falling, grinding your cracks larger and larger over time. Dont you want your driveway to collect water and freeze pushing your garage, house, or anything it touches further away?

[@Bigg_Toad]

Caulking the cjs is necessary if you want it to last longer, this is great for diy but pros would use np1 and tool the joints for a better longer lasting seal, also clean the joints out much better. Still this video is for homeowners trying to save a buck not pcc pros

[@nathanstephens2584]

@@fasfgasdfagadsf that’s a little dramatic. We’re not talking about a foundation slab, just flat work on the driveway. It would take 100 years for what you’re saying to even come close to happening.

[@fasfgasdfagadsf]

@@nathanstephens2584 it takes around 5 years for driveways to develop problematic cracks. But it also depends on the company that installed it. The outcome depends on: If they used fill sand insread of a compactable fill material. The consistency of the concrete thickness, how wet the concrete was poured, If the contractor put plastic sheeting under the concrete, If you live in an area where it rains heavy/floods, If it ices over and ice melt is used on it. There are too many variables for me to want to test them all.. spend the little bit extra fill the whole thing. One and done, and you never have to replace it.

[@DuckMaster37]

The one fix that looks legit but is only going to last a year

[@Punched0]

Well at least you have a returning customer

[@LeeTamayobnn3s]

"No king rules forever."

[@fightme5543]

This is one of the few time's i've seen someone do something correctly on this website...

[@cv6531]

In areas that freeze over for sure.

[@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter]

If you think sealants only last a year then you're obviously not in the business. I've removed 30 year old silicone that's an inch wide that never failed. Makes me wonder what brand those hacks used so I can use it if I ever end up in a situation where I'm such a hack I need an inch of silicone. This fix will last a lifetime. It allows the concrete to expand and contract. I just don't like that he didn't color match with concrete dust. He's telegraphing the repair.

[@guadalupecoronado4602]

You have so many techniques,great mind.

[@cheaky8862]

Your videos teach me so much! Thank you!

[@brookekathryn1980]

Gotta use 1A (crack fix) on the edges or it's gonna sag like your last shot shows!

[@raymonddigiuseppe2953]

Sand works great too

[@redeyestones3738]

Ever used Sika? It's awesome. If it says, that just means it's not dammed up at one spot. But ya, I've used it in many applications. It's a fantastic, long lasting product.

[@brookekathryn1980]

@@redeyestones3738 😂 You're joking right? We burn a pallet of 1a, self level and crack flex every month, don't question if I've "heard of Sika"!😂

[@redeyestones3738]

@@brookekathryn1980 ok. It was a simple question. No need to make such a big deal about it. Sheesh. All I was saying is it's a good product, which it is. I've never dealt with cracking, or bad sagging issues. So I was simply asking if you'd used it. Calm down.

[@brookekathryn1980]

@@redeyestones3738 I'm sorry you took it that way. I just busted out laughing when I read your comment. Especially considering 1a as mentioned in my original comment is a Sika product.

[@SeanBaker]

Used this on my driveway, and it worked very well.

[@robplotts9412]

Finally a man that makes sense . Great tip bro. So tired of most shorts the guy comes up with a ridiculous idea. I've worked in all phases of construction most of my life so it's easy to see bullshit when I see it . So nice job bro

[@haleyedwards4253]

The skateboard community will appreciate this video

[@SestraVixen]

OMFG thank you, this will totally help my new home driveway!!!

[@justinBeefeater]

Love the name of your company!

[@pedrovisgueira]

I was waiting for you to skate after fixing the cracks

[@davidleilani4394]

Our company has carbon fiber stitching and it works great for that

[@mpmt1031]

Bro, you are the man!!!!!! I learning a lot bro. Keep it up.

[@fasfgasdfagadsf]

Please don't... anybody that does it this way is an idiot. Concrete is porous... water will seep in below it and blow this shitty patch job right out. Yes it will wick the majority off... but enough seeps in after a year to do it all over again

[@TheTyphoon365]

Yep did the exact same thing with the same stiff in my garage, worked perfectly

[@dravincalistro8494]

This was an amazing piece of advice

[@asadb1990]

i would suggest pressure washing the joints to remove all the dirt and debris. that way the sealant will adhere much better.

[@rustycarsneedlovetoo7442]

Fun fact about the sealant you’re using. It works amazing around roof vents on travel trailer since it’s self levels and water resistant

[@phoenixlee7037]

Let’s get a big Owen Wilson “wow” on this one

[@MadisonWestfield]

Omg I’m obsessed with your videos

[@n0t_the_plague_doctor343]

"Little bit of caulking" got me cracking up

[@magnum8264]

Nice job!Very professional!

[@mikeschneider9462]

These good tips. If you don't put the backer sometimes the self leveler will find it way into the smallest of cracks and leaves a valley.

[@bestlookingtwin]

Very cool! I’ll be using this before the winter for sure

[@cyberbutter2686]

“Little bit of caulking” lol

[@gp8721]

I don’t always agree with all of your solutions but I’d say you did a good job here. Can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen just start pumping sealant in there thinking it’ll stop and fill up eventually but meanwhile it’s all just streaming out the side of the concrete pad. I’ve never used this type of sealant so I can’t say if it’s just the same, better or worse, but personally I use a kind called Vulkem, and it comes in these same large caulk tubes, looks identical and is also self leveling. So if you for some reason don’t love what you’re using currently, I’d totally recommend Vulkem as an alternative. But yeah this was a great tip/video for a simple way to DIY this specific issue

[@dancross3340]

gonna have to steal this !

[@aoksys31]

I've used aquarium gravel to fill in those deep gaps where a backer won't fit or stay in place.

[@moppepojken]

In sweden we simply use gravel instead of concrete slabs that are destined to crack

[@brandono3139]

Used sikaflex in water reservoirs, it's great stuff but the way you put it in seemed like you would end up with allot of air bubbles.

[@sheet-son]

That's an expansion joint.. it's supposed to move...

[@kgoff8812]

If you cut or puncture the surface of closed cell backer rod it off gasses and can cause bubbles in caulking.

[@xtragoofy]

He really does love his caulk 😩

[@alonzoaguilar5268]

🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@alysynwonderland2616]

You did a nice job!

[@elizabetheaton2833]

You really do nice work for people

[@JadinkalidgeM]

I used to do concrete polishing and we would do something pretty similar but usually try to color match those spots where it eats into the slab

[@tubemember21]

This is s correct way to do it. If you want a better finish, sprinkle some sand on top of the caulk before it dries. It makes blend in a little bit more.

[@Dontknowme81]

Looks clean man, good work

[@ceceliagallegos7090]

Fantastic job. 👍😊

[@liveeffecttv10]

If you grind both sides of the slab the sika will stick so much better

[@arcanine_enjoyer]

there's always that one person that's going to be like "That's not how you do it it's actually (insert 250 word paragraph here)"

[@vmm5163]

Looks very neat too 👍

[@dphilly21586]

Backerrod is used as a breaker Bond for 2-point contact with caulk gives a greater stretch ability

[@gd6349]

Bro that is Awesome!!! 👍 Good info , appreciate you 👍👏👏👏

[@jayhockley8841]

Nice job !

[@rickpacopaco4254]

You cannot slice backer Rod . If you expose the inner pores it’s compromised otherwise everything looks prepped well . The product featured is excellent. Highway department uses toilet paper as a topper or you could use a dusting of sand . If you are in a heavy foot traffic area use cones or caution tape . I’ve used both but had people ignore it a track it for several feet . Nearly impossible to clean up once it sets

[@schneir5]

They use Sika brand stuff at my work. I just make the cad drawings, but I've seen that brand a bunch of times, in reference to CNI. It's like a corrosion inhibitor for concrete. I work at a precast place.

[@nmccleary3889]

I've done this but used rocks and sand on bottom and chaulk on top the the sika still expensive. But looks nice and keeps weeds out.

[@diabeto6963]

Nice seeing you here! I left the TikTok 🎮

[@CHEPETERON1]

20 years doing this master blaster

[@Cc-nd1vt]

Bruh it's called thermal expansion

[@brownchild7571]

Bro that driveway I thought it was at basic one it looks epic

[@bluecollar58]

What he did is better than nothing but if you want the joint to last the life of the caulk , you need to grind the top inch or so of the inside edges of the concrete . Also how you place the closed cell backing rod is very important. The caulk needs to be twice as thick at its point of contact with the concrete as it is in the middle of the joint so that when it stretches it is weaker in the center and is less likely to pull off the edges. A well laid joint will fail at the center of the joint and not pull off the edges , a very common cause of failure. Also , self leveling can be tricky. If you leave any gaps the caulk can escape under the backing rod. A trick is to have some regular body caulk ( a urethane caulk ) and use that to block any small gaps that the backing rod doesn’t cover.

[@mitchellbell4313]

Backer should be oversized, and not meant to prevent “seeping”; backer prevents a third anchor point to allow the sealant full movement and recovery. Breaker tape is sufficient as well. You need to chase the joint cleanly. Manufacturer’s rep here.

[@sublimedrums]

Keep up the good work amigo

[@alfiepepper2328]

Cement and plaster dust that shit dries rock solid reccomend for any deep holes

[@robzombie1564]

Tight work bro.

[@jayfr33_cloudzzz7]

What up Mr Jalapeño! Are you saying put “backer on” or “ put backer rock”?? Learning lots from you! Keep cranking out these vids bruh

[@austintalley4070]

Rod

[@johnhatzinger141]

Sometimes I think I got cameras on me and they know the problems in my life like I have this problem at work and that will def help

[@ghostiboi2057]

Wait you mean I could own a business doing this??? Bro I’m gonna learn more in my job now.

[@californiacoon455moesmoney7]

I just had flashbacks from caulking parking lots!!! Lol

[@donaldconner9779]

Awesome thanks for the tip

[@SinCitySharksfan702]

Damn nice work man

[@josephtalbott6955]

I like using play sand for backer so you can spot holes before you use the sika

[@tehproblemwinther5463]

Im sorry man but "crackety crack" 🤣🤣🤣 love your videos

[@chadb2077]

Always like stumbling on these videos cause hes the only construction/home repair guy i see on YT Shorts that doesnt give me a brain tumor😂

[@gavtriggs2132]

Dude that informative 👌

[@UntilItIsFinished]

Sika is good stuff. I've used it for flat roofing. You know it seals when it comes out like liquid bubble gum. 😂

[@david_kg]

I used same product and three years later it cracked and split. Best thing to do is get a crack chaser blade and bevel out the crack then buy top coat and mix I little on the thin side.