Browse Forums General Discussion Re: new concrete driveway crack 3Mar 30, 2023 1:12 pm ponzutwo i havent watched the videos as im at work, but if the crack is the one in the picture, you have got to be kidding me about the fuss youve made lol. Concrete cracks. The control joins are there to try and force the crack to occur along them (sometimes it does, other times it doesn't). When you get a chance watch the last couple of videos. The cracks are pretty bad, it's almost as though he hasn't put any reo in that corner and hasn't compacted/levelled that corner resulting it it snapping off. The fix is easy though. That corner can be cut off, insert some dowels and re-laid. Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Most likely poor foam installation and render installation, Joint covered with render, foam could be sitting on flashing. Do you have any render at house 4 9325 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9870 Hi all I need a guidance on how far I need to space expansion joints in the concrete driveway and its type (keyway/foam.) Contraction joints are at 3m max for a 125 slab. Thanks 0 10953 |