When a contractor is building a foundation for a home, a sidewalk, or anything where there will be large amounts of concrete used, they will most assuredly install joints in between the concrete slabs. Why is this? There are many benefits to placing a concrete expansion joint in between slabs of concrete. Here are just […]

When the wood in the concrete expansion joints in a driveway or sidewalk rots out, it can be a serious problem. Weeds can grow into the gaps and erosion can ultimately cause structural damage. The good news is that a product called Trim-A-Slab can be used to repair rotting wood in concrete expansion joints or […]

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When concrete is poured and settles, it doesn’t just stay solidly still in its place. Because of the temperature difference from weather and the changing of seasons, it actually expands and contracts. That’s why you see lines on concrete. These are intentionally made not so much for aesthetics but to address the tendency of concrete […]

Concrete shrinks and expands due to temperature changes. A slab expansion joint keeps your concrete from developing cracks when that happens. If your driveway requires an expansion joint and you’re at a loss on how to buy one, go over the following pieces of advice. Brush up on the basics Know the options available. For […]

Shopping for a driveway gap filler is easy when you know where to look and what to get. If you don’t want to end up making costly mistakes, follow our lead. Keep these pointers in mind when you shop around for a gap filler. Durability Look for durable options. How long will that gap filler […]

Concrete expansion joints are the spaces between sections of concrete. They allow the concrete to expand and contract when the temperature and humidity levels change. Concrete is porous, and water that infiltrates the concrete makes it expand. If the temperature drops, the water may freeze. When it freezes, it expands. This can crack concrete if […]

  Nothing lasts forever. Not even concrete. The lifespan of the average concrete driveway is 30 years. However, concrete driveway lifespan is dependent on factors outside of human control such as variations in temperature that cause shrinking and expansion of the concrete slab. Factors within human control include maintenance such as maintaining sealant, replacing expansion […]

Whether you are building a home or considering replacing your driveway in an existing home, concrete driveways are often high on everybody’s list of I-wanna. Concrete looks beautiful, and there is no lingering smell of tar with an asphalt driveway A standard concrete driveway can last up to 30 years, while even a well-made asphalt […]