Fixing Larger Cracks in Asphalt (>1/2 in) If the crack you are trying to patch is deeper than two inches, you may wish to first fill the crack up to the two inch mark with small, crushed, angular gravel. Don’t use pea gravel or other larger gravel as it can shift frequently and...
A secondary benefit of fixing concrete cracks is improving the appearance of your driveway. Considering that many homes have front-facing driveways, it is a good way to help improve your home's curb appeal. Before you begin the repair, scope out the general area and try to get a feel ...
You’ll use the weed killer (preferably a spray) to kill actively growing weeds that you can NOT easily pull out. This spray is great for driveway and sidewalk cracks, hard-to-reach places, or wide-open areas where you don’t need to worry about over-spray landing on other plants. De...
Fill the Cracks Use an asphalt patch to fill any cracks in the existing driveway. Large cracks should have sand filled into them up to a quarter of the way and then the patch placed on top of that. Use a tamper to tamp down the asphalt. Asphalt patch can be purchased at most home ...
However, if you do need to patch up any holes or cracks, or deep scratches, use wood filler and follow the instructions on the package. Bondo can also be helpful if you have areas that are more severely damaged. If you’re planning to replace the hardware with something new, the easy ...
curing, concrete surfaces should be bone dry and at least 55°F, and air temperatures should be between 60-90°F. Plan on at least a day of prep time (more if you have to fill holes and patch cracks in the concrete) and at least two days of painting time to complete a garage ...
Does the mortar need to stick to overhead or vertical surfaces? Or can it be very flowable to pour into forms or cracks? How quickly do you want the repair to achieve full strength? Do you want to use a one-part material or are you willing to use a two-component material that may...
Sealers help prevent water from entering the surface of asphalt pavement. As a driveway ages is develops small cracks and loose surface aggregate which allows water to penetrate it’s surface. In the winter months the water can freeze causing further cracking and deterioration of the pavement. ...
One of these Hori Hori knives is about to be your next favorite gardening tool. Don't overlook the handy screwdriver.Got weeds shooting up between pavers or in the cracks of a driveway? Use an old screwdriver to pry them out. How to Pull Weeds Faster ...
If small cracks develop be sure to patch them up right away. You can eitherfind a concrete contractoror purchase a repair kit at a local hardware store and fix it yourself. This will prevent moisture from seeping into the cracks and causing more damage. ...