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

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[Itsme-vofx]

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.

[genecarden]

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

[debbiehadad]

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

[dianastacey]

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.

[VLC]

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

[margareth]

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.

[russtanton]

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.

[jblob]

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.

[onetruesoldiervt]

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

[ruthgumataotao]

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.

[allysonstrobel]

I have used the backer rope technique before but WANT TO TRY YOUR WONDERFUL IDEA ON THE POLYMER SAND. As long as it hardens where no grains come off, certainly easier and less time than doing the rope. Thanks sooo much for sharing!!

[chrisdavis]

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.

[alee]

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.😊

[ronmartens]

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.

[MacNicholas]

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.

[mugstagramer]

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

[Ridikuluzt]

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!

[fusion-music]

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.

[panagea]

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.

[MarkChristopherBergeron]

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 !