The weed-covered wooden slats in your driveway are called expansion joints. They’re there to allow the concrete to expand and contract with the weather, and thus, prevent it from cracking. But, wooden slats begin to decay over the years, and when that happens, they’ll sprout weeds and grass. While wood expansion joints serve a purpose, they are nearly impossible to replace with new wood. Many people opt to replace the wood with driveway caulking expansion joints.
However, while caulking works to fill the gaps left by the wooden expansion joints, it’s not ideal. That’s because it’s messy, and could require many tubes of caulking, which can get costly. But, there is a better alternative to either wood or caulking. Vinyl concrete expansion joint strips are both easy to do and economical. You’ll simply choose the right width and color, cut it to length, and press it into the gap. The hardest part of the process will be digging out the old, rotting wood and weeds.
Plastic concrete expansion joints are not only easy to apply, but they’re also long-lasting and very attractive. Unlike messy driveway caulking expansion joints, you’ll have your choice of colors, either black, brown, or light gray. The vinyl expansion joints are easily cleaned, unlike caulking, which tends to hold onto dirt. They’ll improve the curb appeal of your home, unlike caulking.
If your driveway is covered with weeds, neat, easy-to-use vinyl expansion joints are the answer.
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