How Do You Repair Cracks In Concrete?
Water always seeps through cracks in concrete–once you have one, it’s bound to get worse as time progresses if the damage is not corrected. Freezing temperatures widen the damage and water penetrates and erodes the soil underneath. You should repair the concrete cracks early and check yearly for further damage. Repair Small Cracks Step 1 Rinse the crack with water from your hose and let standing water dry. Wear safety glasses. Step 2 Brush away any loose particles from inside the crack. Use a wire brush. Step 3 Use a mortar caulking tube for small cracks. Snip the mortar repair caulking tube tip at a 45 degree angle. Cut only enough for the size of bead you need. Pierce the inside seal with a nail if needed. Step 4 Place the caulk tube in the holder. Step 5 Begin at one end away from you then slowly squeeze the trigger while moving the gun along the crack toward you. Step 6 Smooth the excess mortar. Step 7 Clean your tools with water. Repair Large Cracks Step 1 Chisel along the crack
