TIPS
Following work completed by Raise-Rite.
If your mudjacking work was completed today the slabs that were raised will immediately stand up to normal use. However, if we raised your driveway, patio, or garage floor, please do not place any heavy objects on the slabs that were raised. Please DO NOT PARK VEHICLES on driveways or inside garages for 48-72 hours.
If you have any surface cracks we recommend that those areas be caulked with a polyurethane caulk, instructions at right » ». This type of caulk is available at most- hardware/home improvement stores.
The drill hole patches will begin to fade and blend with the existing concrete in approximately 4-5 weeks. If the patches do not seem to be blending to your satisfaction, they can be buffed with a "rub rock." Rub rocks are available in the concrete section of most hardware stores. Sandpaper may also be used to blend the patch hole with the original concrete.
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For cracks up to 3/4" wide.
Caulking is an important step in stopping water from getting under stabs which can lead to erosion and/or frost heave. It also improves the appearance of concrete surfaces.
Materials Needed: Wire Brush, Caulk Gun, Polyurethane Concrete Caulk, Acetone, Old Butter Knife, Rubber Gloves, Play Sand (Toys "R" Us brand blends nicely).
DIRECTIONS:
- Use a garden hose and wire brush to clean out the crack. The caulk needs good adherence to the concrete surface.
- Wait 24 hours for the surface to dry thoroughly.
- Fill any deep cracks with the play sand. The sand should fill the crack to within 1/2" of the top surface.
- Place a bead of caulk in the crack being sure of a good bond to both sides.
- Smooth out the caulk bead(s) by dipping the butter knife or small scraper in the acetone and tooling the surface, scraping off any excess that flows on to the surrounding surface.
- Lightly sprinkle sand on the top caulk surface to prevent the urethane from sticking to any foot traffic, leaves, pets, insects, etc.
- Try to avoid traffic in this area for at least 48 hours.
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