There has been an ever widening crack running the width of my maybe
15' from the edge of the road. Over the years it has shown up as
perhaps a ¼" crack. I've relentlessly filled it with the rubber
compound (Ace hardware no-name brand) that comes in a caulk-like tube.

I've just assumed that the crack is a small amount because of
continual movement and mostly because of the rubber compound drying,
because if it were primarily movement over the years the crack would
be well over an inch and a half wide by now with most of it filled
with rubber.

But now it's suddenly ½ " wide. Things are getting worse---what is
likely going on?

-- *Primarily* -- What is a sensible stop-gap crack-filler for this?
It is exceeding the maximum ratings for the rubber compound that I can
find at the hardware store.

THANKS

Thomas G. Marshall wrote:
There has been an ever widening crack running the width of my maybe
15' from the edge of the road. Over the years it has shown up as
perhaps a ¼" crack. I've relentlessly filled it with the rubber
compound (Ace hardware no-name brand) that comes in a caulk-like tube.

I've just assumed that the crack is a small amount because of
continual movement and mostly because of the rubber compound drying,
because if it were primarily movement over the years the crack would
be well over an inch and a half wide by now with most of it filled
with rubber.

But now it's suddenly ½ " wide. Things are getting worse---what is
likely going on?

-- *Primarily* -- What is a sensible stop-gap crack-filler for this?
It is exceeding the maximum ratings for the rubber compound that I can
find at the hardware store.

THANKS

concrete or assfault?

nate

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Nate Nagel wrote:

Thomas G. Marshall wrote:
There has been an ever widening crack running the width of my maybe
15' from the edge of the road. Over the years it has shown up as
perhaps a ¼" crack. I've relentlessly filled it with the rubber
compound (Ace hardware no-name brand) that comes in a caulk-like tube.

I've just assumed that the crack is a small amount because of
continual movement and mostly because of the rubber compound drying,
because if it were primarily movement over the years the crack would
be well over an inch and a half wide by now with most of it filled
with rubber.

But now it's suddenly ½ " wide. Things are getting worse---what is
likely going on?

-- *Primarily* -- What is a sensible stop-gap crack-filler for this?
It is exceeding the maximum ratings for the rubber compound that I can
find at the hardware store.

THANKS

concrete or assfault?

nate

This will get larger. Ever wonder why large rocks in the mountains fall on
roadways. A rock cracks, snow and ice gets in the crack it freezes thaws
freezes and then dirt gets in that crack it expands. Weeds start to grow
out of it before you know it the 40 ton rock is sitting on the road.
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Would that require an attorney? "Your honor, my client and I
have proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was that
assfault".

Call a paving company, and see if you can get some free
advice?

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"Nate Nagel" wrote in message
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concrete or assfault?

nate

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On May 12, 8:58*pm, Nate Nagel wrote:
Thomas G. Marshall wrote:
There has been an ever widening crack running the width of my maybe
15' from the edge of the road. *Over the years it has shown up as
perhaps a ¼" crack. *I've relentlessly filled it with the rubber
compound (Ace hardware no-name brand) that comes in a caulk-like tube.

I've just assumed that the crack is a small amount because of
continual movement and mostly because of the rubber compound drying,
because if it were primarily movement over the years the crack would
be well over an inch and a half wide by now with most of it filled
with rubber.

But now it's suddenly ½ " wide. *Things are getting worse---what is
likely going on?

-- *Primarily* -- What is a sensible stop-gap crack-filler for this?
It is exceeding the maximum ratings for the rubber compound that I can
find at the hardware store.

THANKS

concrete or assfault?

nate

Asphalt. I'm not sure what assfault is, but I'm guessing a better
diet would help.

assfault: ASS'-fawlt.

Adjective. Sample usage: "I know I runs into his car, but it
was his assfault".
Noun. Sample usage. "That assfault cut in front of me, and I
flipped him the bird."
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"Thomas G. Marshall" wrote in message
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concrete or assfault?

nate

Asphalt. I'm not sure what assfault is, but I'm guessing a
better
diet would help.

Rebar missing.......?
No reinforcement?
I always guarantee 2 things when I pour concrete.
It will crack, and I do not know where.......
Sounds like land movement......Is water a problem.....
Drainage?
Lots going on, and no real "quick fix"
Is it on a grade or slope?
What about a retaining wall to slow it.....
too many what ifs.....
jloomis
"Thomas G. Marshall" wrote in message
...
There has been an ever widening crack running the width of my maybe
15' from the edge of the road. Over the years it has shown up as
perhaps a ¼" crack. I've relentlessly filled it with the rubber
compound (Ace hardware no-name brand) that comes in a caulk-like tube.

I've just assumed that the crack is a small amount because of
continual movement and mostly because of the rubber compound drying,
because if it were primarily movement over the years the crack would
be well over an inch and a half wide by now with most of it filled
with rubber.

But now it's suddenly ½ " wide. Things are getting worse---what is
likely going on?

-- *Primarily* -- What is a sensible stop-gap crack-filler for this?
It is exceeding the maximum ratings for the rubber compound that I can
find at the hardware store.

THANKS

Please tell us about the rest of your driveway. Asphalt?
Concrete? How thick? Where do you live? What's your climate
like? Do you have hard frost in the winter? Do you drive a
steam roller, or a heavy vehicle? Is your oldest son named
Charles? We need more information!

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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"Thomas G. Marshall" wrote in message
...
There has been an ever widening crack running the width of
my maybe
15' from the edge of the road. Over the years it has shown
up as
perhaps a ¼" crack. I've relentlessly filled it with the
rubber
compound (Ace hardware no-name brand) that comes in a
caulk-like tube.

I've just assumed that the crack is a small amount because
of
continual movement and mostly because of the rubber compound
drying,
because if it were primarily movement over the years the
crack would
be well over an inch and a half wide by now with most of it
filled
with rubber.

But now it's suddenly ½ " wide. Things are getting
worse---what is
likely going on?

-- *Primarily* -- What is a sensible stop-gap crack-filler
for this?
It is exceeding the maximum ratings for the rubber compound
that I can
find at the hardware store.

THANKS

In article , "Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
There has been an ever widening crack running the width of my maybe
15' from the edge of the road. Over the years it has shown up as
perhaps a =BC" crack. I've relentlessly filled it with the rubber
compound (Ace hardware no-name brand) that comes in a caulk-like tube.

I've just assumed that the crack is a small amount because of
continual movement and mostly because of the rubber compound drying,
because if it were primarily movement over the years the crack would
be well over an inch and a half wide by now with most of it filled
with rubber.

But now it's suddenly =BD " wide. Things are getting worse---what is
likely going on?

-- *Primarily* -- What is a sensible stop-gap crack-filler for this?
It is exceeding the maximum ratings for the rubber compound that I can
find at the hardware store.

What I do for a quick fix is pour sand to partially fill crack, then use roofing
tar with filler, and is oil based. I have found latex coumpounds to be junk.
I actually bought some stuff from The Home Depot to use, but it was so thick
I did not use that. I had some left over sitting around. You get some weird stuff
from that company.

greg

On May 13, 8:57*am, (GregS) wrote:

What I do for a quick fix is pour sand to partially fill crack, then use roofing
tar with filler, and is oil based. I have found latex coumpounds to be junk.
I actually bought some stuff from The Home Depot to use, but it was so thick
I did not use that. I had some left over sitting around. You get some weird stuff
from that company.

I agree....and I'm a believer in keeping patch compounds as close to
the chemical nature of the item being patched as possible. I'll look
around some.

For the others:

Flat Driveway
North East, frost heaves all over the place on my road.
Asphalt
S-L-I-G-H-T grade down to road from here.
If necessary, I'll snap a photo or two. That worth it?

On May 13, 10:11�am, ktos wrote:
Mix up some cookie dough and fill the crack.

might be from big rucks on road, not necessarily on his driveway.

things move, so repatch and relax.

or call whoever owns the road

bob haller wrote:
On May 13, 10:11�am, ktos wrote:
Mix up some cookie dough and fill the crack.

might be from big rucks on road, not necessarily on his driveway.

things move, so repatch and relax.

or call whoever owns the road

What are "big rucks" Scooby-Doo?

TDD

on 5/13/2009 11:50 AM (ET) The Daring Dufas wrote the following:
bob haller wrote:
On May 13, 10:11�am, ktos wrote:
Mix up some cookie dough and fill the crack.

might be from big rucks on road, not necessarily on his driveway.

things move, so repatch and relax.

or call whoever owns the road

What are "big rucks" Scooby-Doo?

TDD

They are like small rucks, only bigger.

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In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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willshak wrote:
on 5/13/2009 11:50 AM (ET) The Daring Dufas wrote the following:
bob haller wrote:
On May 13, 10:11�am, ktos wrote:
Mix up some cookie dough and fill the crack.

might be from big rucks on road, not necessarily on his driveway.

things move, so repatch and relax.

or call whoever owns the road

What are "big rucks" Scooby-Doo?

TDD

They are like small rucks, only bigger.


RO K

TDD

On May 13, 11:01*am, bob haller wrote:
On May 13, 10:11 am, ktos wrote:

Mix up some cookie dough and fill the crack.

might be from big rucks on road, not necessarily on his driveway.

things move, so repatch and relax.

or call whoever owns the road

(???) The question is *HOW* to patch it.

On May 13, 9:29�pm, "Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
On May 13, 11:01�am, bob haller wrote:

On May 13, 10:11 am, ktos wrote:

Mix up some cookie dough and fill the crack.

might be from big rucks on road, not necessarily on his driveway.

things move, so repatch and relax.

or call whoever owns the road

(???) �The question is *HOW* to patch it.

the roads owner, may be interested things are suddenly moving.

water line below may be leaking etc etc.

theres no harm in calling the municipality and they may send out a
truck with liquid asphalt to seal the crack

theres no harm in trying

bob haller wrote:
On May 13, 9:29�pm, "Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
On May 13, 11:01�am, bob haller wrote:

On May 13, 10:11 am, ktos wrote:
Mix up some cookie dough and fill the crack.
might be from big rucks on road, not necessarily on his driveway.
things move, so repatch and relax.
or call whoever owns the road
(???) �The question is *HOW* to patch it.

the roads owner, may be interested things are suddenly moving.

water line below may be leaking etc etc.

theres no harm in calling the municipality and they may send out a
truck with liquid asphalt to seal the crack

theres no harm in trying
When the patch gets as big as the driveway you wont need to resurface it