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Caulking Large Gaps In Concrete

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Large gaps can be filled with a backer rod first and then caulked on top. Cracks and gaps in concrete are more than just an eyesore. How To Fill Large Gaps Between Concrete Steps And Wall Doityourself Com Community Forums You can see from the above photos all the small holes that had developed in the old concrete crack sealant. Caulking large gaps in concrete . I used a 58 inch wide variety. This is a polyurethane caulk for large gaps in concrete. Tightly pack any open sides of a slab with soil to ensure runoff water is not going below the concrete. One of the best uses for silicone caulk involves filling the gaps between concrete and other materials such as brick wood or metal. The rod supports the caulk applied in an hourglass shape with a height-to-width ratio of about 12. Seal cracks with this caulk. Gaps in concrete whether they result from cracks in the slab or occur between the slab and an adjacent surface can serve as openings that allow dirt moisture or i