How To Get WEED-FREE Sidewalks And Driveways! The PERMANENT Solution! DIY

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@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

@DanakarEndeel Жыл бұрын

How much psi does that pressure washer of yours have in order to tear the weeds out? I'm looking for a pressure washer but I don't know what I should be looking for in terms of pressure. Thanks!

@veramae4098 9 ай бұрын

Get the chemical that's "Round Up" from your local agricultural center -- they sell to farmers and it's about 10 times (I'm guessing, but VERY} stronger than what you buy for homeowners.

@fairymoon3928 9 ай бұрын

Round Up causes cancer @@veramae4098

@elvinaraposo523 Ай бұрын

@@veramae4098 The round up product is very very harmful to your health don’t you know that ? it’s even banned in some countries,it causes cancer

@VLC8792 Жыл бұрын

When it comes to the world of weeds “never say NEVER”

@OH3WE Жыл бұрын

Right.

@StephRenee812 9 ай бұрын

Right

@sv160 8 ай бұрын

Used the 1. One self leveling it is awesome, but you have to be some handy. Saw it by my neighbor, but she let free spaces so weed grew again. Some times it leaves bubbles you have to go over again or fill slower the crack. After two years I saw one weed grow. So I am amazed and I saved a lot of time and did not get so dirty when I pressure wash. Thanks for the video.

@thomasblackwell9507 5 ай бұрын

An absolutely true statement!

@dianastacey919 Жыл бұрын

Simple solution for cracks and gravel or rocks you put down is to boil water in your tea kettle (this boils water really fast due to construction of kettle). Next slowly pour from kettle on weeds and avoid feet. This will kill sprouts that have not come up yet too. The weeds are dead immediately and if really large you might need to hit a couple of days later. Then sweep after everything is dead and you can always remove the dirt with a hoe edge or something. So much simpler than poisons which might harm your pets or you.

@helengren9349 Жыл бұрын

Or insects needed in our gardens 🤷‍♀️

@JenaArt Жыл бұрын

Those poisons, even IF (BIG if) they spare pets and kids WILL end up in the waterways and in the tap water. Big Chem industry is killing us and must be shut down if we humans want to have a fighting chance….

@wenmar3837 9 күн бұрын

Don't so it in eaters you want to plant. It will kill good bacteria.

@Itsme-vo4fx 10 ай бұрын

The reason that you need to spray that special sand with water is to activate the chemicals mixed within it. If using a hose on a larger area, use the finest spray option to avoid washing away the sand from the opening.

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

Actually the backer rod serves 3 very important purposes 1 it gives the proper depth. As a general rule sealant should be 1/2 as deep as it is wide but not less than1/4” nor more than 1/2” deep 2 it prevents a 3 sided bond 3 it gives the proper profile sealant should be concave on the top and the bottom ) ( this allows it to stretch.) Never put sand into wet sealant. It shortens its life substantially Polymeric sand is a VERY bad idea in this type of joint. It doesn’t stretch enough to account for the movement. And it can also cause the concrete to crack because it only compresses minimally I have been a professional caulker for over 40 years. When installed properly sealant should last a minimum of 20+ years

@PR-rh9qm Жыл бұрын

I am curious about "Never put sand into wet sealant." Is there any way to avoid that plastic look of the sealant? Would you say the same of pea gravel? (I have those ugly aggregate walkways.)

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

@@PR-rh9qm putting any kind of aggregate in the sealant compromises it’s ability to stretch and it will fail prematurely.

@BigOsTaco 9 ай бұрын

@genevarden… Question would you think it would be a good idea to use sand instead of backer rod then use the sikafkex on top? Reason for using sand is that I have some sand bags that I don’t need and could use the sand as a filler

@genecarden780 9 ай бұрын

@@BigOsTaco it is never a good idea to use sand under sealant. It shortens the sealant’s lifespan significantly You should always use backer rod. You can not get the proper sealant profile with sand. The proper profile is critical to the life of the sealant. It is so critical that if I use anything but backer rod as filler the manufacturer warranty is void.

@BigOsTaco 9 ай бұрын

@@genecarden780 thanks Gene. Really appreciate it your feedback. Will definitely go with backarod and sikafkex. Have a great holiday weekend!

@debbiehadad7968 Жыл бұрын

I have this problem. This was extremely well explained and demonstrated. Thank you.

@keenapowell8715 Жыл бұрын

You never disappoint! Always relevant and process!!! Great job and thank you for what you do!

@mugstagramer Жыл бұрын

Great tip! I needed to do this so bad, now I am encouraged to fix this issue with my gaps in my driveway 😅

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad i could be of help! For some reason I find this project very therapeutic hehe, especially when using the polymeric sand 😅

@onetruesoldiervt3686 Жыл бұрын

Use a small bottle with a small tip on it cut a opening big enough for the sand to spill through will make a precise cleaner job

@epb7284 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. Looks very nice! I definitely need to tackle ours.

@Nightstalkerusmc Жыл бұрын

Never had much luck with the Poly Sand... Always end up needing to redo my Bluestone walkway every couple of years. Even had "The pros" do it and yet again.. needs to be done yet again

@tdog2193 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great tips. I'm a diy person. I appreciate your knowledge.

@claytonsimplot9554 Жыл бұрын

My neighbor would boil water in her teapot go to the driveway and pour on the cracks once a week in the spring,then once a month all summer. Nothing ever grew in her driveway.

@wendyhannan2454 Жыл бұрын

I like that method best 😊

@fusion-music Жыл бұрын

We had a "professional" install a patio and finished it with polymeric sand. Where he put the polymeric sand didn't last and he ran out of it, so asked me to buy more and finish the job. I was more particular in making sure the voids were filled and they have lasted better and resist power washing and weeds, to a greater extent. However, I'm not really happy with it and I'm gradually using a Cement mix to replace all the jointing. It's very easy to take out. We were told it would lock all the slabs, which were already laid on a Cement bed. But around a third of the patio has become unstable. I will say it Ages to an okay colour, more sort of glassy grey. So it is pleasing to see. I liked your idea of using a vacuum. That's my method too, because weeds spread if you use a power washer to remove them. I guess it all depends where you are working. I like the applicator with the gun idea. Seen it a few times and may give it a go on another patio or path. Thanks for sharing.

@macgvrs Жыл бұрын

I have used a product similar to Sika flex in my basement and I have also used polymeric sand on my walkway. During the winter the frost heave lifted the middle of the walkway and broke the polymeric seal. I don't have weeds but the ants have gotten through. Kind of wondering if a flexible sealer might work better.

@jamespopp6324 Жыл бұрын

nice job. I have this problem and you showed me the best solution. thanks

@Ridikuluzt Жыл бұрын

Great video! I think it mainly depends on the size of the gap between the concrete. Backer rod and the caulk would work well with a bigger gap. Small gaps that sand material you use is very versatile and functional. I’m going to do this myself! Always great content!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback and the advice! 🙏🏽😊

@finneganohooligan9026 11 ай бұрын

@@FixThisHouse😊

@babaoreally8220 10 ай бұрын

I’ve had great success with a product called Sika.It is self leveling and the width of the gap is not very important.It is the depth of the separation,which can be controlled by filling to prescribed depth so the caulk can fully cure in a reasonable amount of time.Lowe’s,Home Depot,and Menards carry this compound in the large caulk tubes.I think they are about $15 a tube,and it is some tough stuff.

@Omar_Zazzle 8 ай бұрын

Have you ever considered using the stuff out of your 💩🕳?

@MarkChristopherBergeron 10 ай бұрын

You must remove the weds completely roots and all then apply water softener salt to the cracks and any other field of weeds afrer ther removal ! Then apply water to dissolve the salt on the application area thre applications of salt one month apart for three months this will keep the weds from growing back forever ! No chemicals necessary ! FYI !

@kenrickhadley4499 9 ай бұрын

This is such a major problem in my pavers every year, Thanks this looks like a great DIY solution. Pavers looks so good when they first go in but, give weeds a year and they will try their best to mess things up.

@FixThisHouse 9 ай бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@gregshirk7220 9 ай бұрын

I don’t know which I’ll use brother, but I’ll use one of them. Thank you. Great post!!

@ron1martens Жыл бұрын

I like the fact you didn't use herbicides or pesticides. I have used sika flex products in the past for remedial work. I was successful in fixing a leak to a building.. Of coarse with the help of the owner and elimination process.great video. Thankyou for uploading.

@zekenzy6486 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thank you for sharing

@alee9961 11 ай бұрын

Great video. I used polymeric sand in between my pavers four years ago, and a couple of nutsedge weeds made their way through it. Plus, you need to be careful when powerwashing at a later date to not aim the water there or it will be removed. For this application, I would use the backer rod.😊

@AKJammer1 9 ай бұрын

I have pavers in my back yard around the pool with polymeric sand between them all. Weeds everywhere!!! It works fine for a couple years, but then you start getting weeds between the pavers. Don't use Polymeric for a permanent solution.

@TroyQwert Жыл бұрын

Intuitively a couple of years back I filled the gaps with any sand I found in my garage. And it worked.

@panagea2007 10 ай бұрын

I've used polymeric sand on my pavers. I have to dig out weeds and re-apply it every year. So, backer rod and caulk sounds like the better solution, for a garage.

@bytheway333 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ll do this! God bless!

@davidmann3536 9 ай бұрын

Good vid. Useful info and well done.

@tombournique Жыл бұрын

An easier way instead of using a small shovel to put in the sand is to get a medium-sized plastic funnel and poor the sand into it. Then dragged the bottom part of the funnel along the channel. You may have to tap the photo on the bottom the event the sand gets clogged.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing Louise! 🙏🏽😊

@vashon100 8 ай бұрын

pour vs poor

@tombournique 8 ай бұрын

@@vashon100 Spelling police 🚨

@margareth1504 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, Ive used an old butter knife as a weed tool. Nice and thin. Boiling hot water straight from the jug, poured hot straight away , can hold back weed growth for quite a while in a place like a crack, or around edges as its much better than poison. But never carry that boiling water around when children or animals are about. Carry it carefully, hot water inside a lidded jug. Its known to last about a season at least, hot water on the weeds, and do that when weeds are small is better. Also can use it on a small mould area on paver, testing this idea, ok so far it dried up the green mould growth in a shaded area on pavers outside. Best not to do it if been raining, do it when soil is drier.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing Margaret! 🙏🏽😊

@w1975b Жыл бұрын

I've read that simple salt will work as well = salt the soil. No worries about burning anyone with boiling water. Probably lasts as long as it doesn't get diluted to a certain level.

@TheKingOfInappropriateComments Жыл бұрын

I was just looking at some really embarrassing weeds in my driveway earlier today. Amazing how the algorithm knew I need to watch this video. In the past I've used a grinder to clean out cracks then an adhesion promoter then a quickrete crack filler that is probably the same material as the Sika flex. I've used that stuff before elsewhere just not in the concrete.

@cpee656 Жыл бұрын

All hail the algorithm.

@aprillsloof8542 Жыл бұрын

They are looking at our driveways with the satellites and recommending vids😂

@stickman-1 8 ай бұрын

I did 19 pallets of pavers with polymeric sand and while it did turn out great and we love it, we still get weeks growing up from time to time. The problem is the ground moves and the polymeric sand does not. It sets hard and crumbles if there is movement in the pavers. And our concrete driveway also has many expansion joints and they all over over time. So I'm going with the Sika and wash sand on the top. Thanks for the video.

@clivewilliams3661 Ай бұрын

Paving by its very nature has to be flexible, to try to make it rigid is a complete waste of time. Depending on the type of pavers they would normally be bedded on a layer of 2" sharp washed sand that will be on a stone sub-base and then on completion a layer of the same sand but finer is vibro-compacted into the joints to get some friction between the pavers. The best way to keep the pavers weed free is to constantly drive over the whole area in use and remove the odd weed that manages to grow.

@jblob8688 9 ай бұрын

We had polymeric sand between travertine slabs and it was awful. Moss grew in it and in removing the moss, the sand came out. It had to be re-done every year. We ended up replacing everything with bluestone and cement. I'd go with the backer and Sikaflex.

@dcwatashi 2 ай бұрын

I was just watching another video where they were using that polymeric sand. Darn I was hoping to be able to use that because I don’t have anyone else to help me. Usually if my back is not killing me, I sprinkle Casoron down into the cracks. It works for about six months of weed prevention.

@elvinaraposo523 Ай бұрын

What’s casoron?

@jeffscott3186 Ай бұрын

@@elvinaraposo523 It's an herbicide.

@dttrandom Ай бұрын

I've used polymeric sand in the past as well, and it's a very temporary solution. What they don't mention is that though it dries hard, rain and water will loosen it again and can wash it away. And I've found that tough weeds can send roots through the dried polymeric sand and grow. Really the only thing it's good for is if you're trying to sell the house and need just a temporary cosmetic solution that'll last a few weeks so you can sell the house, then let the new owners deal with the problem after they move in.

@CactusLuver77 Жыл бұрын

What about when they used a long 2x4 board as a slab spacer- how to deal with a 2” gap?

@russtanton3141 Жыл бұрын

Thank you...good tips! The most important reason for using backer rod with Sikaflex is as a bond breaker to take advantage of its elasticity. The backer rod allows the Sikaflex to bond to only two sides of the gap. If the Sikaflex is bonded to the bottom of crack and both sides, its elongation becomes zero and any movement will rupture it.

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

Actually it is only one of the 3 reasons to use backer rod the other 2 are depth control and proper profile. I have been a professional caulker fog more than 40 years. It’s not rocket science but if done right it should last 20-30 years

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

The reason is absolutely NOT to save material. The backer rod is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY it’s 3 major functions are 1. Preventing a 3 sided bond 2proper depth control as a general rule sealant should be 1/2 as deep as it is wide. But not less tha 1/4” deep or more than 1/2” deep 3. It gives the sealant the proper profile .it should be concave and n both the top and the bottom . Like this ) ( I have been a professional caulker for more than 40 years. When installed properly sealant should last a minimum of 20 years

@shaneownbey 8 ай бұрын

Where did you learn about the elongation aspect of a 3 sided bond?

@inhale.exhale.2527 10 күн бұрын

good job dude. atd. attention to detail. nice. 👍

@leepiper4621 Жыл бұрын

I've tried everything. This is definitely the way to go

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

@avemaria4063 Жыл бұрын

Yes! You've solved another problem for me!!!

@barbaracovey 15 күн бұрын

Excellent vide, thanks!

@pattrevino6505 11 ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL JOB THANKS

@mercycolonia9591 7 ай бұрын

Hello, I will try the Sikaflex self Leveling sealant and polymeric sand-gray. Thank you!!

@chloegrl1366 Жыл бұрын

Thx a bunch will have to try this!!!

@anulloarev Жыл бұрын

Great detailed video. D0 you have a video with the same proces between asphalt and sidewalk because this is the problem that I have. Secondly, the second problem is on the side edges of my dryway. Thank you

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please stay tuned, I’ll have this covered next week 🙏🏽😊

@ruthr1093 20 күн бұрын

Sounds like a very information for a homeowner!

@susansusan9615 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, so clear

@judithditrich6369 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I like the second one. I will try that sometime.

@renee2005 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🥰

@rc6304 Жыл бұрын

I put in a brick huge pstio on sand . The bricks are as ckose together as poss and probably less 1/16 of an inch of the base,sand showing between the bricks but i still get weeds esp spruge. How can I use this glue like sand on a 32ft by 20ft patio without it sticking on the bricks?

@kimchee94112 8 ай бұрын

I use oscillating multi-tool and worn out blades for cutting, better and faster than hand tools. Those leveling compound could be pricey with a larger project, I had success with stucco/fiber mix. Not much expansion/contraction like the levering compounds but much cheaper, so far so good.

@squared80 Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@teslarex 29 күн бұрын

I got a rubber gasket (different widths) that's flat on top and tapered on bottom with longitudinal groves. pound it level and seems to work pretty good. Your solutions also look good.

@bsdguy 2 ай бұрын

Thx very much. I was looking for a solution for this.....

@evelynberrios8164 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information.

@jimmycain8669 2 ай бұрын

I clicked on here cause I saw free weed.

@judieahmed98 Ай бұрын

😂

@margaretbenson-mccarthy5646 Ай бұрын

I only

@mariehud7382 Ай бұрын

😂😂

@SimplySweetUniverse Ай бұрын

Lmbo

@xrpvegas5407 Ай бұрын

I’ll be doing that at my 420 time 8:00 p.m. 💨

@Glen.Danielsen 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Helpful! 🙏🏽💛

@FixThisHouse 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@jeanagard1023 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info

@sdg4883 Ай бұрын

What is on the floor of your garage meeting your door? It looks like a rubber seal, but what is it called. Great video. Also, what do you think about using a blower to remove the dirt from the joint after getting the weeds out?

@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT 7 ай бұрын

Fiskars makes a really nice hand edging tool that gets weeds out of cracks amazingly. It's a lot like the paint scraper though.

@chrisdavis3158 7 ай бұрын

Great video! We had weeds and nutsedge growing in between all our driveway expansion joints. Fought them for years. Our driveway has 20 expansion joints. Wide for 3-car garage. We used the backer rod and Sika 2 years ago and haven't been disappointed. There are a couple of places were a weed might peek its little head, but that's b/c we didn't caulk that area properly. Wish we'd known about your sand overlay trick - that would have been perfect! Thanks for explaining everything so well. Much appreciated.

@RexusOutfitters 7 ай бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks!

@BeltransUTubeShow Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!! I hate spraying poison chemicals around especially having pets. This should do the trick. Thank you.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yea I agree! Save the 🐶 🐱! I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@user-gv9wj9ic9e 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for all you do! 😎

@charlesfleury6150 5 ай бұрын

I tried the sealant and it worked great - I didn't do it for weeds but to fill in the gaps on my driveway. Question on the Polymeric Sand: over time, how would it compare to the sealant - would it expand/move with temperature? Thank you for the video, very helpful.

@sofieweb Ай бұрын

Mix in salt with the sand. But I like the clean perfection he has, great video. Thanks.

@dianekelly3452 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have the tubes, but the sand will be my best friend. ❤

@user-vg6qv5jv3w 2 ай бұрын

Came here for the weeds, got interested in the garage door seal at the bottom. I have tried 2 different products and neither worked well. Hoping you have a video on whatever you used.

@nhando2258 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these great ideas. If my gaps are deep, can I use backer rods and top up with polymeric sand ?

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely

@patrickc7362 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Could you use polymeric sand on bigger gaps? I have this huge 2-3 inch gap between 2 concrete in one of my back yard that I want to seal.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Hi! I don’t see anything wrong with 2-4 inches. Anything they big though you might consider using a pool noodle filler.

@breannestahlman5953 9 ай бұрын

Very good video, thank you!

@roxannecarr8355 Жыл бұрын

When I saw the price of backer rod, I purchased a case of pool noodles at Walmart. Only .97 oodle. I then cut to the size I needed. I also did this for cabin walls before filling. Just a thought.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

That’s an excellent alternative! Thank you for sharing 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@davem6685 Ай бұрын

They deteriorate over time way faster than backer rod.

@AccessibleAnt-bh4zr 14 күн бұрын

I just used A rapid repair cement, do you recommend this?

@joannemessina7783 Жыл бұрын

All methods looked great.

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

@debravandyk1538 8 ай бұрын

Great videos! Thank you.

@FixThisHouse 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JeffreyWillis800 3 ай бұрын

Amazing, thank you.

@go5582 Жыл бұрын

Hi great channel & topic review.

@michellmorales6393 Жыл бұрын

Thank you can’t wait to try it out

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Which one will you try?

@michellmorales6393 Жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse The sand this time. I had already done the first one 2 years ago I remember it being messy because I wanted to smooth it out, it still look’s brand new. Now I want to try the sand around the garage just like you did. Looks less messy lol

@geraldfer Жыл бұрын

Good class...thank you 👍🏿👍🏿

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gerald! 🙏🏽😊

@deborahalexzander2512 Жыл бұрын

SUPER IDEAS! THANK YOU!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

@ruthgumataotao1792 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've pressure washed, dug out, used dawn/vinegar, 30% vinegar(Home Depot), boiled water and round up weed/grass killer. The round up...two days later weeds are still thriving and then I have to dig the weeds up. Two to three weeks I'm weeding again. Thank you again for the helpful tips.

@w1975b Жыл бұрын

Have you tried salt?

@Zebra_3 10 ай бұрын

Roundup is not instant kill, but can kill weeds down to the root.

@ksw501 10 ай бұрын

any tips for those of us who have asphalt driveways instead of concrete?

@WideCuriosity Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I think there is a big difference between problems with a (laid brick) drive that has loads of joints over the whole surface, compared to one long gap in front of the garage door. Also I can't tell if your solution will continue to let water through it to avoid creating flooding at the bottom of the slope when it rains. Need more info to know if these solutions will help in my case.

@haukenot3345 Жыл бұрын

Considering that climate change will confront us with extended periods of extreme weather, continuing to seal off our soils seems wildly irresponsible to me. Maybe it's time to accept that a little moss in the cracks doesn't really hurt anyone. Sealed soils and concrete wastelands that don't allow for water to naturally seep away will inevitably lead to sinking ground water levels and elevated risk of flooding.

@havefaith4358 9 ай бұрын

Great job! Now if only I good get you to come to my house. Thanks so much.

@TheOriginalMrAbsurd 11 ай бұрын

I love when people with no clue teach you how to ruin your driveway and sidewalks but you stop the weeds. If those cracks between things weren't needed they wouldn't be built that way to begin with. Concrete expands and contracts in heat and cold and those gaps designed exactly for that. If you take gaps away then concrete will crack and destroy itself faster but hey at least no weeds right.

@ElsieDee001 Ай бұрын

The backer rods are squishable at least, but that’s what I thought, too. Planned cracks are there for a reason.

@alfredbenedek3398 9 ай бұрын

Yes, they bothare very good solutions. As a constructive suggestion, I use vinnegar with cinnoan mixture. It works very well. Thank yo, much appreciate it.

@FixThisHouse 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much brother for the advice! 🙏🏽😊

@youtubasoarus Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍🏽😊🤙🏽

@BrendaHays-ff9sp Ай бұрын

Do any of the methods expand and contract with weather changes? (Wisconsin cold, for instance).

@rickberry4995 2 ай бұрын

If you're going to use Bacer rod you better make real good and sure it is smashed down into the crack, otherwise, it will float to the top. Also got some bad news for you. This only lasts for about a year or two. Any shift in the concrete will let the weeds grow back up

@user-sn1jt5sh2x 13 күн бұрын

The polymer sand, available in Lowes? Also the side walk, is it belong to city? Two side walk are uneven. Last year I called city to prune tree belong to city, they ignore it.if I CALL CITY to fix side walk, they ignore it too. Can I use the sand to make it even ? What else can I do? I am 70 years old.

@MacNicholas9 9 ай бұрын

We use vinegar, salt and detergent mix to kill the weeds but have to redo later… tried polymeric sand. Weeds grew through it 2 years later. Will try the first solution.

@BloodAsp Жыл бұрын

Ha, awesome. Thanks for answering my question!

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

@theycalledherschool Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@billhickman7903 9 ай бұрын

Salt, backer rod, Sikiflex, and dust it with sand so it blends with concrete finish.

@mse1333 Жыл бұрын

I have used Sika for yrs, but many cracks I have to cut it out and replace it…I ultimately see it separating. If you have any movement of the concrete along the seams, it fails faster. But I like it and continue to use it because I have yet to find anything better

@FixThisHouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input! Did you try to consider using my 2nd permanent solution I mentioned on the video?

@mse1333 Жыл бұрын

@@FixThisHouse no I haven’t. Actually I have never seen it. Do you think it bonds better to the concrete? And how does the flexibility compare to Sika? And one more…if it does fail and separate, do you think removing it would be easier or more difficult to remove compared to Sika. Thanks!

@cc_bloom Жыл бұрын

@@mse1333 First time I heard of using poly sand. It's used between pavers, and my pavers have held up well, and pavers have more movement than solid concrete. To me, the self leveler looks fake and doesn't blend well even with sand, my opinion, my experience. Good luck~

@stewartbrands Жыл бұрын

I like so called weeds. Plantain is a beautiful plant.

@kaltrex9465 Күн бұрын

What about pouring salt into driveway crevices to kill weeds? The tube basically acts as a tight barrier?

@sonnyblazer5504 2 ай бұрын

You gotta watch out using the pressure washer in areas like that cuz you're actually making VOIDS under the driveway and garage floor leading to more problems. Thanks!

@Mrsockmonkie Жыл бұрын

Polymeric sand will eventually crack due to slight shifts in the concrete. Sadly I have not seen it last more than about 2 years at best, so odds are you will still need to touch it up every once in a while

@Oneklickmedia Жыл бұрын

Yes and I use polymeric sand just now on a small pave pathway and it cost me $36 a bucket. For that small amount I’ll stick with that concrete seal. But I do have 1/4 bucket leftover so this is a win for me with polymeric sand method.

@robertpilat1685 2 ай бұрын

well done Bro !!!

@Tholius Жыл бұрын

What do you guys think of polymeric sand? I think it washes away. It certainly did when I put it as the underlay and in between pavers

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

Very bad idea

@Tholius Жыл бұрын

@@genecarden780 Elaborate?

@genecarden780 Жыл бұрын

@@Tholiuson pavers the area of each paver is relatively small so thermal expansion is minimal. So on pavers polymeric sand is fine . But concrete slabs are much larger so thermal expansion/contraction can be significant the sand won’t tolerate this much movement and because sand doesn’t compress significantly,it can actually spawl the concrete in some instances.(not very common but can happen) Having said that , the polymeric sand should not have washed away ( that’s kind of the point) did you wet it a few times so it would harden?

@christinedin8515 Ай бұрын

does the sand wash out when jet washing ?

@heatherstein9576 9 ай бұрын

Do you worry about the concrete cracking in cold winter climates if the gaps are filled?

@pauljs75 9 ай бұрын

I bet he doesn't deal with freeze-thaw, but if that's the case one should stick with the caulk that flexes. (There's a reason why those gaps in pavement are called expansion joints.)