Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Caulking an expansion joint 2Jul 04, 2011 6:23 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Caulking an expansion joint 5Jul 05, 2011 12:02 pm Thanks everyone. My main concern was that I would have to use some special high spec compound and that normal off the shelf products wouldn't be acceptable to the council inspector. Again, many thanks, Spike Re: Caulking an expansion joint 6Jul 05, 2011 12:34 pm The best caulking to use is ... get the builder to fix it! (My house uses Fuller's Caulk in Colours, but it could just as easily have been Shelleys No More Gaps Coloured Caulk. I chose what to use (based on the colour I wanted)) Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 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 9799 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 10921 Hi, I am planning to select San Selmo reclaimed original for the fascade of my build. I have seen many photos on line of the brick varying from a rustic to a neat finish.… 0 4568 |