How to seal and Conceal driveway cracks

Question

I have a driveway with some pretty decent cracks in them. I would love to replace the driveway and walkway (as well as making it bigger) but that is a future project. Anyway, I need to seal those nasty cracks before winter hits. I am in Idaho and with the cold temps and snow, water will get into the cracks and make the driveway worse. I was wondering what type of products are out there for us do-it-yourselfers that aren't too expensive but might allow my driveway to survive another winter. I'm sure that I could hire someone but I have seen the work that some of those guys do and for the price and quality its better financially to do it myself, even if its just a temporary solution that will only last a year.

Thanks

John

RickH · Accepted Answer

Vinyl cement is for driveway cracks, just follow the directions on the bag to get a good bond, it will last about 2 or 3 years if done properly, but thats all you wanted anyway. Chisel out any already- loose material first along with the prep outlined on the bag.

RickH · Answer

Oops, I was assuming it was a concrete driveway because you alsomentioned a sidewalk.  Is it asphalt?  Anyway the above is forconcrete only.  Please specify what kind of driveway.

runsrealfast · Answer

No your assumption was correct. this is typical suburbia with concretesidewalks walkways and driveways.John

sonofabitchsky · Answer

HeyBub · Answer

I'm considering this stuff to refurbish the expansion joints in my driveway.

runsrealfast · Answer

I loved the picture of the guy cleaning the crack with the dustbuster. But anyway thanks it gave me some ideas of what I need to do.John

sonofabitchsky · Answer

That's what my old lady calls my junk, Crack Stix.

HeyBub · Answer

Your old lady is nasty.

sonofabitchsky · Answer

That's the truth.

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