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Material to Fill Voids

08/02/2011 2:47 PM

Hello, I have sloping concrete driveway built in 1995.The expansion joint material in spots has fallen down revealing shallow voids between and underneath concrete slabs. I bought sand and caulking sealant for use in cold weather, in Michigan. However, if there is a better way,i.e. spray epoxy or other material to fill voids and support concrete without out heaving I would surely opt. for that if worth the cost. Can anyone advise? THANK YOU FOR RESPONSE!

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Re: Material to Fill Voids

08/02/2011 4:59 PM

Ranmor,

Welcome to CR4.

Here is a Google search link with a lot of useful information and products.

I can't recommend any one caulk product as there a quite a few available but at the expansion joints prior to caulking, I would install some backer rod.

Backer rod is closed cell circular foam that is sold by the foot in various diameters.

The purpose of inserting this product is so your caulk joint does not fill into the total depth of the joint.

Insert the backer rod so 70% of the void (at the center of the void) is filled.

This gives the caulk joint a thinner cross section area in between the side areas that adhere to the cement.

This thin section allows the caulk to expand, contract, and move laterally without tearing or pulling away at the concrete contact points.

Proper preparation of the concrete is the secret to a successful caulk joint.

Good Luck!

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