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Driveway and sidewalk cracking issue

Posted on 4/15/24 at 10:39 am
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
31700 posts
Posted on 4/15/24 at 10:39 am
Noticed Sunday while cleaning up that several large chunks of concrete at my joints are breaking off. When I say large, I mean ranging from 4”-6” long, and 2-3” wide.

Nothing has changed as far as vehicular use. Slab was poured 5” thick to account for a boat and RV by previous owner. Was constructed about 20 years ago.

Is this just due to settling and wear and tear? What’s a decent fix? I’ve seen some stuff online that is a slurry you can pour to fill and seal cracks, but didn’t see much on its reliability.

Anyone have issues like this lately?
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
17678 posts
Posted on 4/15/24 at 11:25 am to
I have had luck mixing epoxy and dusting in some mortar mix and putting the pieces back together. Held up for years so far.
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
14277 posts
Posted on 4/15/24 at 11:45 am to
The drought didn't help last year.
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
9793 posts
Posted on 4/15/24 at 12:12 pm to
Any tree roots around?

I also like the epoxy idea.
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
31700 posts
Posted on 4/15/24 at 12:17 pm to
None in the vicinity. I’ll try the epoxy filler route and see if that holds.
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