Expansion Joints

[RedFalcon]

I guess this really isn't much of a flooring question but I thought this might be the best place to ask the question.

The wood in the expansion joints in my driveway have all gone to ****, pulled out, or are just in very poor condition and need to be replaced with something. I've noticed in quite a few of the places that the wood has been pulled out that there are either nails or wire running through the joint so pounding a new wood strip back in place might not be the easiest solution.

Is there something out there that can be used to fill these in and still get the expansion/contraction that is needed?

I've thought about just mixing up some mortar a little on the thin side and pouring that into the joints but thought that might not really be the best idea in the long run.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Red:
I would fill that joint with foam backer-rod, leaving the last 1/2" free. Duct tape both sides to keep your drive free of spillage. Then mix up an epoxy joint filler and fill it.

I attached a link to our offering: http://legacyindustrial.net/cart/hd829-pourable-epoxy-joint-filler-p-96.html

 

[RedFalcon]

Thanks a bunch Scotty. Do you also have the foam backer-rod as well or is that something that could be picked up at a Lowes or home Depot?

I've saved that link and your contact so that when I get finished with the current back yard make over I will be getting in contact with you for this project. Then, it is going to be redoing the garage floor as well. Man, I think I have too many projects I want to do...

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

We stock 5/8" and 7/8".
THD has it in very small quantities and a little pricey.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Another good option is Novalink SL from Chemlink. The backer rod may still be required depending on the depth of the fill.

 

[RedFalcon]

Thank you I'll be looking into all this hopefully soon. These joints drive me nuts.