How to Replace Wood Expansion Joints in Concrete Slabs

Join Vicki & Steph from Mother Daughter Projects as they replace the wood joints between concrete slabs with vinyl.

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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

[steve]

Can you post that self-leveling sealant option? My expansion joints are variable with some wider than others and way too wide for these strips you are using in this video.

[andthedragon]

I have been fretting about this very thing, not knowing how to replace the joints on my own. Now that I know there are other options besides wood, I feel like I can tackle this project on my own, easily and quickly. Thank you!

[mzmay]

one of my wood expansion joints just popped out today. Thx for this solution. Ordered my kit today.

[scruffy]

This was fantastically helpful and I am so grateful for this information. You guys are smart and ADORABLE. yes, I said adorable. KK, thanks so much!! Can't wait to get to work on my daughter's home!!❤️

[fmrhoosier]

Thank you. And here I was going to hire a handyman! I can do this myself. And the company you mention is sending out a free sample kit so I can try out various sizes. Yesss!

[KevOzMusic]

I recently saw your vid on the Rustoleum epoxy stuff for the garage (I used it on my basement, using your tips!)...I was searching for driveway expansion joints today, and lo and behold, you appeared near the top of my search. I think I will take your advice again and give this stuff a try. And...I've decided that I'm going to subscribe to your channel! Thank you for all you do. 👍👍

[billylowe]

Thanks for the tip. Just ordered the sample kit.

[alexandrahyacinth]

Thanks for the tip. Just picked up my kit today, so will be giving this a try on my driveway and patio.

[mikurin]

We just bought a new house. The patio has this 4 square slab with wood in between … it is rotting and a piece sticking up. Also the front porch meeting the sidewalk, a huge gap cause the wood is totally missing.
We’re going to use the melted foam expansion type: it’s used in all The sidewalks in our shopping district. And it looks beautiful. It’s low so it’s not a tripping hazard.

[borntobemild-]

Your video made me happy. Thanks for the help!

[rumph]

Great video ladies, Helped so much....

[nicolethornton]

This was extremely informative, thank you.

[ashestoashes]

Hi Thanks for this fantastic information. Can you tell me if this will work for the joint in garage floor between the concrete slab and the exterior wall? Thanks so much.

[UglyForeignKid]

Great video! I was wondering, it’s been 4 years since this and I’m looking to replace mine. How is yours holding up? Did you have to backfill it with sand, and if you didn’t, did you wish you did? Thanks for sharing!

[just_cayte]

No, on our brand new 2019/20 neighborhood they still use wood. Garbage wood. Thanks for this video! I didn't even know there were other options.

[cfnuss]

Do you have to dig the wood all the way out or can you just place the gasket on top?

[imaginemakecreate]

Love your videos! The endings are funny. You two make a great team/job!👍🏼❤️

[Avadon]

I think you missed the real reason to do this work. When water gets down there and freezes it's either going to crack your concrete or end up lifting your slabs which is going to make more tripping hazards. This is why a lot of sidewalks Buckle is because water gets underneath them freezes and thaws and heave the concrete sections. Great repair.

[mariopaz]

Great job 👏. Now do something on those shrubs!

[EVM-YT]

If I wanted to run conduit between an expansion gap, can I dig down (powerwasher/shovel) a foot deep to install the conduit? Wanting to avoid tunneling under the driveway if possible.