Use A Concrete Saw If you need to add an expansion joint to a driveway after it has been poured and has cured, you can use a cement saw to cut the joint. First, snap a chalk line across your driveway slab and follow this line as you cut. Make sure the line is as perpendicular ...
Expansion joints don't always get the attention they deserve. They are critical components of piping systems for every industry. Expansion joint failure can result in process downtime as well as safety or environmental concerns, so ensuring the right joints are installed is essential.Bunny Richings...
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It’s also important to pay attention to expansion joints and control joints. These allow the concrete slab to expand and contract without coming into contact with any adjacent objects, and prevent cracking. Make sure they are sealed and in good shape; and repair promptly as necessary. A concr...
Before you can repair anything you have to know what caused the problem in the first place and you have to understand how it is supposed to work. Only then can you make an intelligent decision on how to do the repair.With any concrete repair, take that lesson to heart and you're off...
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Make sure there are end joints in each row. Ensure that there are is a 20" (12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 20mm, and 30mm) or 12" (7mm and 10mm) stagger of the end joints in adjacent rows. Trim the final board to the right length and start the next row with cut-off piece. ...
If your concrete patio is worn out, badly stained, and weather-beaten, don’t despair. There’s a simple, affordable way to restore patios to like-new condition, and it’s no more difficult than painting a room. All you have to do is choose an all-in-on primer and paint that is ...
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grade footings using metal brackets, such as those from Simpson Strong-Tie. Whatever your method for anchoring the posts, make sure they are correctly sited, plumb, and remain square to the structure. While waiting for the concrete to set up, use stakes and braces to keep the posts from ...