Fix crack my driveway

This cement-based product contains polymer modifiers and additives that are designed to form a durable and permanent bond with the existing concrete.

The existing concrete must first be meticulously cleaned with a high-power pressure washer. Check out this slab-resurfacing video from the Quikrete team for complete instructions. Like spider web cracks, these small cracks do not indicate a larger problem, and they often show up soon after the concrete is poured. Sealing can prevent bigger problems down the line, and the non-sag consistency and matte gray color of Advanced Polymer Concrete Crack Sealant will even out the surface and is textured to blend into the existing driveway, disguising the fact that there ever was a crack.

Flexibility is key to a good sealant. Because concrete expands and contracts slightly with temperature changes, the sealant needs enough give to not pull away from the edges of the crack.

After that, filling small cracks is an easy DIY project, but for the best results, watch this concrete crack repair video before you start.

This type of crack is typically caused by a heavy vehicle driving along the edge of the driveway and putting pressure on the outside edge, the weakest spot. By thoroughly cleaning the cracked or crumbled edge, and then mixing and applying the two products as demonstrated in this instructional video , you can restore the edge of your driveway to its original good looks.

In cases where entire corners of a concrete driveway have broken off, using a structural repair material like Quikrete Polymer Modified Structural Repair that is easily sculpted and shaped to reform the edge is great choice. When large slabs of concrete are poured, the contractor either forms or cuts joints every eight to 10 feet, with the goal of limiting any shrinkage cracks caused during the curing process or by future slab movement. In this way, cracking is hidden deep within the joints so the smooth surface of the driveway is maintained.

Unfortunately, a control joint may widen and separate over time, creating a gap that detracts from the overall look of your driveway—and it could get worse. If left alone, the crack can fill with debris, and vegetation can start to grow. Be sure to clean the crack thoroughly before you apply the sealant, using a standard caulking gun.

Very carefully fill the driveway crack with the patch material until the crack is full. Fix A Cracked Driveway How to fix a crack in an asphalt driveway easily. This tutorial will show you how to repair a cracked driveway with a tube of driveway crack repair material.

Cook Time 10 mins. Total Time 10 mins. Equipment Caulk gun. Ingredients Tube of asphalt patch product Water for cleaning the asphalt. Instructions Clean the surface of your driveway. Remove any debris and weeds from the crack using a wire brush. Wash the driveway with water and allow to completely dry. Follow the instructions on your asphalt crack repair tube and apply it to the crack. Use the trowel to smooth out the area so the crack repair is evenly applied.

Allow it to dry for up to 48 hours, see material instructions for dry times. Consider sealing your entire driveway after repairing the cracks.