DRY POUR concrete for CRACK REPAIR?! | does it work? | LETS TRY! ​⁠ 

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Why not simply pour out a pile from the bag and sweep it into the crack? Seems like you're doing it the hard way.

I think that is an expansion joint, you need those to be flexible because the ground expands and contracts with the weather and temps. I seal mine with rapid-set self-leveling polymer sealant from HD and throw some sand on top to help blend it in with the driveway. This way it keeps water out and stops erosion under the slab.

For those who know it's an expansion joint, please comment about what should have been done. I've seen something that looks like black tar. Does weather, temp, etc., make a difference in what to use?

I am a total believer in dry pour, but isn't that an expansion joint you just filled?

It's important to ask why the crack is there since it is an intentional crack. Ideally, you'd fill it in but ensure that the original control joint was replicated, so when it cracks open again, it goes where you want it to.

I think you should have put in backer-rod (1”-3/4” depending on crack size) first. Then maybe Quikcret with added water (as directed). Smooth it out and let dry.

Tearing the bag out of his way would make it easier to get the contents out of the bag

You should fill a control joint with caulk only to allow expansion

Dry pour.. yes! I needed this video thank you!

You didn’t wet it or use a bonding agent it won’t work…..

I get where Ron is coming from, but people have to realize you used mortar. This will crack anyway under stress before the weather takes its toll on expansion and contracting from the ground. Should have used a flex sealant for that part.

Ive never witnessed a dry pour video for dry pour mortar

U just goofed

use concrete/mortar with extra adhesive already mixed in the bag. its like $30/bag but the joints wont crack in a year.

Here’s a crazy idea. How about you moistened the concrete before you poured the dry cement in. Maybe it would bond better.

A dry pour for a small slab can work though not nearly as strong as a mixed pour but for crack repairs long-term I'd say it doesn't have a prayer, I'd give it less then a year. You get an A for trying to tackle it on your own but there are much better ways to fill cracks and/or expansion joints like that. Good luck with your home improvements and remember easy usually doesn't equal best.

You need expansion foam and top it with crack filler

Contractors charge more than you want to pay so you your idea is looking pretty good to me I like this technique it’s a lot easier too I bet it will last as long as a professional would do Thanks for video.

Did it work? is it still holding up?

Good job thanks. Is the mixture could you please confirm the portion ratio of the mixture

No offense, but come on, dude, you could have taped it off and just poured it in there and swept it in real nice.

A nice think coat of giveway epoxy will help it to be all one color.

This is like watching paint dry !

Why not pour wet concrete into the crack? I’m seeing comments not to fill an expansion joint I would fill it water will continue to get into the joint I absolutely have all my joints filled. Also you should let this set for at least 10 days after filling the cracks. Then apply driveway sealer with a paint roller on a stick.

In general, dry pour is just a RU-vid fad for a dumbass mind. It should not be used for slabs, steps, etc. But, there are a few instances where dry pour is okay. Apparently this has never been treated as an expansion joint, so if you're willing to do this every couple of years, okay. Even for this, when I'm essentially using it as grout, I would probably mix with water and use a grout bag to squeeze it into the space, then trowel or sponge it. It would be great for those gaps you had between rocks as well.

Dude that's an expansion joint.

Mortar ? I thought a portland sand mix preferable instead.

That is an expansion joint. The driveway and the garage slab always have an expansion joint and should not be cemented together. Seems like this guy's driveway had a lot of movement from settling and causing the expansion joint to over expand. I would have filled the joint with Elastomer. Filling the joint with cement will crack within a year.

Concrete does not expand it shrinks.

No rocks?

Don't cut the paper off so you don't spill product..🤣

Won’t last long. That definitely is a expansion joint

Errr this is NOT a crack, it is a EXPANSION JOINT...not to be filled Daaaaaaaaaaaa

This will just crack again. This is not how you fix this. The proper way is something like Vulkem 45SSL with foam backer rod below it. Every concrete manufacturer will tell you that dry pour is a bad idea and goes against their recommendations for their products.

Shouldn't you have made the ditch wet first?

U just filled a expansion joint . You are going to cause ur self all sorts of problems doing that

Open the bigger ya all

Dry pours make for weak concrete..

Yea…..I don’t think you’re supposed to seal those up

You just filled a control joint.🤦🏾

Why didn't you fill the large crack that comes out from your new concrete line?

Dude you f’ed up bad! Why is this video still up? You have an ethical obligation to take this down! I just hope people are reading these comments.

Concrete vs mortar are two different applications and mixtures. Mortar is not recommended in this application, UNLESS is has polymers in it. Your title is misleading. Additionally, expansion joints need to be flexible.

Why put mortar and why in an expansion joint? This will not end good.

I did the same way, but it is a completely waste of money and time. This type of repair will not long last.

All of u are wrong. That's called a construction joint.

I think this guy “flipped” the house I bought. Oof. Cool process l Thanks for posting l.

This is a bad bad idea. A flex filler is tequired for expansion.

I have those wide cracks, and they’re cause by settling when the underneath isn’t stable, like under compacting or erosion. The stress on the concrete won’t stop unless the underneath is stabilized. I think you can tell by your video when the left side of your garage door seal isn’t touching the ground like the right side. There are RU-vid videos on concrete walkways where expanding foam is injected underneath, but it’s a job that requires a plan and parts, and field improvising. I paid $4,000 to have it done by a contractor since the stock market under Biden has been great, and MAGA will crash the system if they win in 2024. So I spent the money to quiet the wife from her complaining about the cracks.

Please don’t do this, it’s not tied to concrete, it will crack again, I promise. You have to use something that allows for expansion

Lol k

Dry fill don't mean you shouldn't have wet and or put water in first. Your welcome

That's not a Crack, it is an expansion seam