Caulking Work
Water that gets under concrete slabs causes shifting and movement and reduces the life of sidewalks, driveways, concrete porches, and steps. To prevent and stop it from happening, caulking the cracks and expansion joints is the best method. It also aids in improving the visual appearance of the home.
Steps used for Caulking
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Prep work
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Open the crack or use a backer rod
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If the crack is small, a Crack Chaser Diamond Blade is used to open it enough to allow the caulking to get into the crack
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If the cracks or expansion joints are significant, a backer rod foam is used to prevent the sinking of the polyurethane caulking until it cures
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When inserting, make sure it is at least 1/2-inch below the surface of the concrete to make room for the caulking
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Apply the caulking
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Use a rounding trowel to smooth out and stick the polyurethane caulking better to the surface
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