I used Quikrete crack sealer for small cracks and concrete patcher for large cracks and holes. They are quite easy to apply and come in gray color. Are these products good enough for residential driveways?
I also want to resurface part of my driveway because of puddling water. What's the best product for that and how can I make the surface sloped away from my house?
How do you take car of small holes caused from weeds coming through the asphalt (blacktop)? W just got a driveway done 5 months ago by "professional" and the weeds are coming up through the asphalt on the bordering and in some places in the middle of the driveway. Is his normal for a professional job?
Sorry with all due respect, I have been in the business for years doing asphalt repairs and maintenance, any crack sealer you buy in a jug that you can poor, contains a lot of water. Most homeowners don't know that, so if you lay down the crack sealer and then flat it out, on a hot day, the water will evaporate, so you need to add some sealer again. short answer: you will only do a good job with that materiel if you apply a minimum of 3 layers with 2 hours interval of drying time on a hot day.
that crack material for the asphalt driveway is useless, it won't last the winter, you need to get a hot rubberized crack repairs, only asphalt contractors have those, the stuff at the stores contains way to much water and is useless.
Great video, I'm so thankful to find free advice like this, as not much is free in life anymore. Would you suggest this type of a fix for a gap of maybe 1.5" between the house foundation and a concrete driveway? We bought an 80 year old home in Western New York, and the driveway side of our basement takes in a little water when it rains. And if this way is possible, should I fit that backer bar in there if space allows? Again, thank you.
A friend also mentioned hydraulic cement, would that be something you'd suggest or no? Just want to do this right the first time to save from having to repeat this year in and year out.
Hi Tim. Great video! Here in the California mountains, our concrete driveway is crumbling to bits, even though it's quite new. I hear that if they don't mix it properly for cold weather, the driveway will do this. Is there any easy DIY fix for this or do you have a video about this that I've missed? Thanks for all your great videos! Veronica
Veronica, Correct. The concrete mix could have been fine and the finishers ruined it on site by adding water to the mix or adding water as they finished it. Good News!! You don't have to tear it up IF the core of the drive is solid - meaning just the surface is crumbling. Go read all my past columns using this keyword phrase: Concrete overlay
Thanks Tim! I'm off to your Web site to read more about concrete overlay. I wasn't sure what to search for, so I started with driveway repair. Can't wait to get this driveway fixed. Thanks again!
First, I really appreciate the wisdom you are sharing with your videos. Now, my Driveway has crack and it is uneven in a way that one side of crack is higher and other os lower. Is it still ok to patch it with this technique?
Polyurethane concrete and masonry sealant..but how about, I heard epoxy concrete sealant is also soft and rubbery too....I want to fix my drive way this weeken....any different between the 2 product??...thanks Tim.
your tips are really amazing mate, there is no other word that can express to say how brilliant you are. if this is not too much asking can you also include landscaping and paving in your educational quest.
Thanks for your very kind words. I'll try to do more paving videos, but landscaping will not happen as I am not an expert in anything other than operating a wheelbarrow and using a shovel.
what a retard. do you know how much that shit cost? well you can get a pro on your driveway and they can do it better and for half the price. ever hear of hot rubber? last much longer!
Thanks for your comment. All of us would love to see your worksheet to back up your comment. Are you saying a professional would come to a house, do the work and charge less than $150 for labor, material, overhead and profit? You can buy that high-performance caulk for less than that.
You better go back up and read your first comment. Your profanity *and* insulting comments made it clear what your intent was. I am quite sure the professional will not come out to someone's house and fill a 10-foot long crack and just charge $3.00. A homeowner may have just *one* crack to fill or less than 50 linear feet of crack.
I used Quikrete crack sealer for small cracks and concrete patcher for large cracks and holes. They are quite easy to apply and come in gray color. Are these products good enough for residential driveways?
I also want to resurface part of my driveway because of puddling water. What's the best product for that and how can I make the surface sloped away from my house?
Thanks in advance.
extremediyer 7 months ago
How do you take car of small holes caused from weeds coming through the asphalt (blacktop)? W just got a driveway done 5 months ago by "professional" and the weeds are coming up through the asphalt on the bordering and in some places in the middle of the driveway. Is his normal for a professional job?
UnlockBliss 9 months ago
@UnlockBliss Round-Up
AsktheBuilder 9 months ago
Simple tube of silicon works great. Not my idea, seen it in a shopping mall parking lot where they had huge cracks everywhere and used just silicon.
Hobby331 9 months ago
Sorry with all due respect, I have been in the business for years doing asphalt repairs and maintenance, any crack sealer you buy in a jug that you can poor, contains a lot of water. Most homeowners don't know that, so if you lay down the crack sealer and then flat it out, on a hot day, the water will evaporate, so you need to add some sealer again. short answer: you will only do a good job with that materiel if you apply a minimum of 3 layers with 2 hours interval of drying time on a hot day.
theslinx 1 year ago
@theslinx you are exactly right. common sence is what it really boils down to.
green66vw 1 year ago
that crack material for the asphalt driveway is useless, it won't last the winter, you need to get a hot rubberized crack repairs, only asphalt contractors have those, the stuff at the stores contains way to much water and is useless.
theslinx 1 year ago
@theslinx I have to disagree. Many of the modern repair products do a fantastic job. Watch my video about patching a crack in Asphalt.
AsktheBuilder 1 year ago
Thanks a lot! Great info.
oldeskl 1 year ago
is that foam backer rod dense
boredvlad23 2 years ago
It's foam....... fairly squeezable. It needs flexibility to react to the movement of the pavement.
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
do you have any tips on repairing crumbling concrete curbs?
crv423 2 years ago
Yes!! Always go to my AsktheBuilder web site for extra info. I have many columns there about concrete repair.
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
were did you get that foam :)
boredvlad23 2 years ago
at a hardware store.....
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
Great video, I'm so thankful to find free advice like this, as not much is free in life anymore. Would you suggest this type of a fix for a gap of maybe 1.5" between the house foundation and a concrete driveway? We bought an 80 year old home in Western New York, and the driveway side of our basement takes in a little water when it rains. And if this way is possible, should I fit that backer bar in there if space allows? Again, thank you.
knobbytwatz 2 years ago
No. That is too big. Fill that with cold patch blacktop. Watch my video about that! Type: asphalt patch tim carter into the search box on this page.
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
A friend also mentioned hydraulic cement, would that be something you'd suggest or no? Just want to do this right the first time to save from having to repeat this year in and year out.
knobbytwatz 2 years ago
No. Please follow the advice I gave the first time you commented. Be sure the patch is wider at the bottom than the top if you don't want a failure.
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
Hi Tim. Great video! Here in the California mountains, our concrete driveway is crumbling to bits, even though it's quite new. I hear that if they don't mix it properly for cold weather, the driveway will do this. Is there any easy DIY fix for this or do you have a video about this that I've missed? Thanks for all your great videos! Veronica
CaliforniaTravelTips 2 years ago
Veronica, Correct. The concrete mix could have been fine and the finishers ruined it on site by adding water to the mix or adding water as they finished it. Good News!! You don't have to tear it up IF the core of the drive is solid - meaning just the surface is crumbling. Go read all my past columns using this keyword phrase: Concrete overlay
AsktheBuilder 2 years ago
Thanks Tim! I'm off to your Web site to read more about concrete overlay. I wasn't sure what to search for, so I started with driveway repair. Can't wait to get this driveway fixed. Thanks again!
CaliforniaTravelTips 2 years ago
First, I really appreciate the wisdom you are sharing with your videos. Now, my Driveway has crack and it is uneven in a way that one side of crack is higher and other os lower. Is it still ok to patch it with this technique?
Thanks in advance.
bhatiat 3 years ago
Yes. You can still use this method.
AsktheBuilder 3 years ago
Hi Tim..thanks for the tip..I know you recomend
Polyurethane concrete and masonry sealant..but how about, I heard epoxy concrete sealant is also soft and rubbery too....I want to fix my drive way this weeken....any different between the 2 product??...thanks Tim.
bountyhunterbyecho 3 years ago
I have not tried in a side-by-side test these two materials. Sorry!
AsktheBuilder 3 years ago
your tips are really amazing mate, there is no other word that can express to say how brilliant you are. if this is not too much asking can you also include landscaping and paving in your educational quest.
many thanks.
buratseroman 4 years ago
Thanks for your very kind words. I'll try to do more paving videos, but landscaping will not happen as I am not an expert in anything other than operating a wheelbarrow and using a shovel.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
what a retard. do you know how much that shit cost? well you can get a pro on your driveway and they can do it better and for half the price. ever hear of hot rubber? last much longer!
usmc1234567890 4 years ago
Thanks for your comment. All of us would love to see your worksheet to back up your comment. Are you saying a professional would come to a house, do the work and charge less than $150 for labor, material, overhead and profit? You can buy that high-performance caulk for less than that.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
yea! it is only 30 cents a foot and it last much longer. and you dont have to be a wize ass i am just looking out for everybody!
God bless
usmc1234567890 4 years ago
You better go back up and read your first comment. Your profanity *and* insulting comments made it clear what your intent was. I am quite sure the professional will not come out to someone's house and fill a 10-foot long crack and just charge $3.00. A homeowner may have just *one* crack to fill or less than 50 linear feet of crack.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago
thanx for the tip, my driveway has a lot of cracks in it
I'm going to fix it now.
slehvslehv 4 years ago