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Default Drive way is rising up

Brent Bolin wrote:
On Mar 5, 7:36 am, "HeyBub" wrote:
Brent Bolin wrote:
Live in the chicagoland burbs.


Specifically where the recently new(5 years) drive way meets the
garage concrete. The divider or filling (not sure what to call it)
is in pretty bad shape. Looks to me like water is getting under the
drive way and freezing. Has not cracked, just risen about 2 inches.


Is it difficult to replace this? Where would you find it?


Replace what? The concrete?

If so, break up and remove the old concrete, build a form, fill with
rebar, and have concrete delivered. Easier said than done.

Or, wait until the concrete slab settles back down (after the
winter) and replace / re-seal the areas where excessive water gets
beneath the slab.


I'm talking about replacing the filler between the front edge of the
driveway and where the garage concrete starts. I don't know what
that's called. It is currently deteriorated and falling apart.


Okay. They've got those fibrous petroleum-impregnated expansion boards at
Home Depot. Four-foot lengths, about $2.50. If you suspect water intrusion,
though, go with a crack sealer type material.