How To Fix Concrete Driveway Cracks

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How To Fix Concrete Driveway Cracks
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• Concrete driveways are very hard to construct
  without having some cracks appear, this is quite
  normal especially if the foundation under them
  settles. Roots from nearby bushes or trees can
  grow under driveways lifting areas, causing them
  to crack and heavy vehicles also place
  concentrated weight on small areas creating more
  cracks. Driveway resurfacing companies on the
  Gold Coast can restore your old driveway, adding
  value to your property.

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• Once cracks appear they should be repaired as
  soon as possible by filling the cracks to prevent
  the problem getting worse. Soon dirt and dust
  will enter the crack and vegetation will start
  growing, causing damage to the concrete
  surrounding the crack. If not fixed the problem
  will quickly get worse, but it can be contained
  using concrete sealing methods.

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Concrete Crack Fillers

• It is far better to use a quality product and
  spend the time necessary to prepare the crack for
  filling rather than using cheaper fillers such
  as caulking compounds as theyre unlikely to
  last.
• Quality crack repair products that are made with
  a special cement mix and concrete glues are
  available in different sizes to suit the job from
  small packs to 30kg bags for large jobs.

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Prepare the Crack for Best Results

• The crack must be cleaned and all loose material
  removed, often the best way to do this is with a
  pressure washer. Wash out the crack and until its
  clean then, inspect it. Most cracks should be
  filled to about ¼ below the surface with clean,
  damp sand to provide a good base for the filler
  to sit on. Push it down until firm, if you leave
  air spaces, then the filler will not be supported
  and is liable to crack.

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Repairing the Cracks

• Temporary fix using a caulking mix
• If you are using caulking filler it is usually
  applied with a gun. Once the area is clean
  squeeze the filler into the crack just a little
  proud or slightly about the concrete surface,
  then using a wet trowel, smooth it off so its
  level with the surfaces
• Permanent Repairs with a Cement Bases Product
• Cement based crack repair products need to be
  mixed with water and most of them dry or go off
  in 15 to 20 minutes, so its best to only mix
  small quantities at a time, about half a litre
  until youre used to working the mixture. Its
  also necessary to wash the tools and containers
  between batches so you dont get lumps of dry
  cement in the mixture.

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• Work on about a foot of the crack at a time,
  pressing the mix into it, then smoothing it off
  with a wet trowel.
• Concrete driveway cracks are very common and can
  be fixed by most home handymen. For the best
  results call in the expert driveway resurfacing
  companies on the Gold Coast. They can do the
  whole job or resurface your drive after youre
  fixed the cracks to add street appeal and value
  to your property.

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