What are the two types of sealants?
Sealant Types
- Water based Latex. Popular for residential use because of the ease of application and ability to adhere to most substrates.
- Acrylic. These are UV stable making them suitable for exterior applications, and are not prone to shrinkage.
- Butyl.
- Polysulfide.
- Silicone.
- Polyisobutylenes.
- Polyurethane.
What is compressible filler?
Joint filler is a material that is used between two sections of concrete, which in contrast to concrete, is a relatively compressible material so that it will not fail as the concrete around it grows and shrinks due to temperature changes or movement.
What is the best sealant for expansion joints?
Expansion joints must be sealed with a flexible sealant, like QUIKRETE® Self-Leveling Polyurethane Sealant or QUIKRETE® Non-Sag Polyurethane Sealant…or an expansion joint strip, to prevent water from penetrating the joint and deteriorating the sub-base.
What is a concrete joint sealant?
CONCRETE JOINT SEALANT. When it comes to concrete floors a concrete joint sealer will protect the joint from damage caused by heavy equipment being driven and/or rolled over the expansion joint, chipping and cracking the edges, which eventually leads to concrete joint failure.
What is compressible filler used for?
GeoSpan compressible fill material is designed to support expected construction live loads and the weight of the structural slab until the concrete has cured and gained enough strength to be self-supporting. It is used under concrete grade beams, under some structural floor slabs, and against foundation walls.
Should you fill expansion joints?
Just remember that expansion joints should always be sealed and filled with a flexible joint sealer and never be epoxied or coated over. Contraction joints can be filled in the same manner after a coating or sealer is applied.
How do I fill the gap between my garage and driveway?
How to Fix a Gap Between the Driveway & Garage
- Clean the gap by spraying it with water from a pressure washer.
- Scrub the edges of the gap with a metal brush to remove any stuck-on grime.
- Measure the width of the gap.
- Cut the tip off a tube of polyurethane self-leveling sealant at a 45-degree angle using a utility knife.
Should you fill driveway expansion joints?
Even expansion joints in your concrete driveway should be caulked. They can be the biggest culprit of water under your slabs. Notice how the caulking is slightly lower than the concrete slab around it. This protects the caulk from wear and tear of people walking and driving over it.