How to Seal an Expansion Joint - 20 Tips and Tricks

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  • @joewhite4038
    @joewhite4038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I learned more from this video than talking to a dozen "professionals". Just in time as I am about to fix some cracks in my driveway and between my carport and wall. All my questions have been answered by you. Thank you so much for creating and sharing this video. Tell your dad that I, as an older father, said a car is transient but a son is forever. Ride on dudes ride on!!

    • @hp3078
      @hp3078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed; great video, concise telling you what you need and why you need it

  • @deew3426
    @deew3426 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are the only person that makes sense for my project

  • @phototec
    @phototec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Michael, this has got to be one of the BEST youTube videos I have ever watched on any subject, good job!

  • @Kunfucious577
    @Kunfucious577 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you. By far the best instructions on TH-cam. All info with no life story about why they’re making a video on caulking.

  • @donperkins
    @donperkins 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great advice and very understandable. I was able to fix two large gaps and save a lot by watching this video and doing the job myself.

  • @GrandpaGreybeard
    @GrandpaGreybeard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can't believe that I just found and watched a video on expansion joints, just 2 weeks after buying a house that needs to have the expansion joints replaced. Thank you Michael!! Oh and I will be doing this project.

    • @AlanLiu-1226
      @AlanLiu-1226 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Is there any need sealant, sir? We are Top 1 silicone sealant manufacturer in China.

  • @phs1994
    @phs1994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are fast, efficient and right to the point. Others just KEEP TALKING FOREVER. Thank you.

  • @Smath1313
    @Smath1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Once again, the best straight forward, easy to follow instructional videos on TH-cam. Not to mention. You just changed the game on mold making. Love the videos and your passion. Keep them coming.

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! I want to do another video exploring more about using the sealant as a mold making material soon

    • @Smath1313
      @Smath1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichaelBuilds this is chris. Miss seeing you at Mad Hts HD what is the heat resistance of that stuff. Small aluminum pour?

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smath1313 hey Chris! There doesn’t seem to be any info about the heat resistance. I’ll have to poke around..

    • @toecutter1015
      @toecutter1015 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s a Game on mold making? You mean the completely unnecessary wood jij nonsense??? WTF? I worked real legit caulking companies for decades and thought I had seen it all but every single one of these caulking videos is absolutely horrible ridiculous flim flam wet tooling Dish soap??? Fin dish soap unbelievable at least this guy didn’t break out the dish soap water and finger tooling lick and stick

  • @mtros4805
    @mtros4805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great sense of humor. Good tips & visuals. Dad should be proud.

  • @CTSRapidSet
    @CTSRapidSet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We always appreciate your shout-out to our products Michael Builds! Your enthusiasm and knowledge of the product is amazing! Keep it up!

    • @CTSRapidSet
      @CTSRapidSet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello @@lorenperry3726, please email your contact information to info@ctscement.com and one of our technical representatives will contact you to discuss your situation. Have a nice weekend!

    • @livenfree
      @livenfree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn't provide any links as to where to buy your product.

    • @CTSRapidSet
      @CTSRapidSet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@livenfreeyou can purchase this product at The Home Depot. Have a great week.

    • @barkerp1
      @barkerp1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you guys are not his sponsor yet you need to start forking over some money lol

  • @DCJNewsMedia
    @DCJNewsMedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your attitude is most excellent.
    Your tips and tricks are magic..
    Have a great life.

  • @jayescalade7657
    @jayescalade7657 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First time I saw your channel, and I am completely addicted. You make projects soooo much fun. Thanks.

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THANK YOU! And welcome to the channel! ☺️

  • @dh2360
    @dh2360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool 1969 Plymouth GTX, I have a 1968 clone and drive it every week. Great tips for cement joint sealing, I'll be trying this on a driveway.

  • @gmfigueroa7
    @gmfigueroa7 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    watched the whole video. Thanks for the info.

  • @jimmytaylor2705
    @jimmytaylor2705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I followed the above video and the product worked as described. It is awesome stuff. One later it looks the same, no cracks just a tight seal. Love it. Thanks Micheal, you da man!!

    • @dr_920
      @dr_920 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is it right now? Mine was trashed after about 3 years.

  • @cris_miko
    @cris_miko ปีที่แล้ว

    I found you just in time! Love that the sand disguised the repair.

  • @maxmanx1294
    @maxmanx1294 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The BEST most informative video on this topic!

  • @mikevandehey7734
    @mikevandehey7734 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    RAPID SET
    Exactly what I was looking for.
    Thank You Man!

  • @jasonjackson5696
    @jasonjackson5696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Your intro was really funny.

  • @arkw61352
    @arkw61352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This video is great!!! I love how you move along quickly, something other DIY videos do not do. No time wasted watching this.

  • @kathypariso6102
    @kathypariso6102 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, loved the sand tip for my application which is expansion joints in a patio of an older home. Loved your fun sense of humor and the creative mold idea as well. Thanks ever so much.

  • @starlightspringer
    @starlightspringer ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on crack filling out there. I wish I'd watched this one first. it would have saved me a lot of work.

  • @ernestomoseley8843
    @ernestomoseley8843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty good, and you are a natural entertainer!

  • @moechowdhury873
    @moechowdhury873 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are not only good in your presentation and thoroughness but funny. Keep up the good work Michael.

  • @gregnorvell9730
    @gregnorvell9730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew that material was awesome. But the mold making made it super awesome.

  • @imdbtoo
    @imdbtoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sand over the crack filler! The most excellent tip EVER. Thank you.

  • @RoscoeC
    @RoscoeC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude! Great job on the video and I can't believe I watched it to the end. Now I'll start my repair in my driveway! Again, great job.

  • @kathybricco1464
    @kathybricco1464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh boy, I can hardly wait to get out in the driveway and fix all those expansion joints! Thanks for all your helpful tips and a simple, concise method to your explanations (needed for clutzy people like me!).

  • @secondaryunit
    @secondaryunit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You my friend are the man. I love your tips on caulking a driveway. However the coolest part was making the mold. That is top notch.
    Thank you

  • @spikeyded1
    @spikeyded1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the most perfect video i needed for my patio, i have ugly plastic expansion joints that need replacement and i have 3 cracks that i need to make disappear with that all purpose sand trick , thank you !!!

  • @rockdog2584
    @rockdog2584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That looks like some amazing stuff! Making a mold with it looks genius. I like the 'blooper' clip at the end. Nice touch.

  • @CiprianiT17
    @CiprianiT17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! This is an amazing step by step video for people like me. Really appreciate it.

  • @Diego3Ke
    @Diego3Ke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    It took a while for this video to come out, because he was waiting for the sealant to set for so long.
    This is one of the very few channels I actually have notifications set for. Always a pleasure, even on mundane projects like this

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s AWESOME!!! Thank you so much!

    • @bonsaiman75
      @bonsaiman75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree 100%!

  • @bagpipes978
    @bagpipes978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG, I LOVE your sense of humor!! I laughed so hard at the beginning of this video! I also greatly appreciate your detailed instructions on how to use this amazing product! Who sells it? I'm hoping Home Depot does as I'm going there tomorrow. I need to seal some major expansion joints in my concrete patio. Thank you so much, Michael! You made this a lot of fun!! Love you!!

  • @benavila007
    @benavila007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very well put together. Michael Builds - You made an awesome presentation, one of the best instructional videos I've come across. Thank You!

  • @bobo-wf1jv
    @bobo-wf1jv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so nice to see a perfectionist at work .. and I say this as an ultimate complement. Cheers .....

  • @ellevando
    @ellevando 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This so awesome. I loved the actual tutorial and then the mold at the end! I mean,... I’m sold.

  • @chrisj9008
    @chrisj9008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!!! I actually watched an entire video on sealing an expansion joint....

  • @jeffreybutler2207
    @jeffreybutler2207 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its funny how things work out. The expansion joints in my driveway need to be resealed. I have been looking for the correct way to do it, and then video came up in my youtube feed. Perfect timing. Home Depot has Rapid Set in stock, so I have my weekend project. Thanks for the information.

  • @bonsaiman75
    @bonsaiman75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos. Was excited to hear you know Jason Eller. We went to high school together. Another very talented man.

  • @Sarahranjit
    @Sarahranjit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Caulk something cool” 🤣🤣🤣 was my favorite, but all of the one liners were hilarious. Your videos make my day.... always a pleasure watching you!!! 🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸

  • @Napoff327
    @Napoff327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So glad you're making vids again. This was a really good one too. I didn't know expansion joint repair could be so fun!

  • @johnmaldonado3909
    @johnmaldonado3909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was the BEST demo on expansion joint filling ever! Thank you

    • @dsmn4102
      @dsmn4102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ㅓㅓㅊ

  • @punchymuffin6402
    @punchymuffin6402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sand tip is so genius!

  • @benscully4230
    @benscully4230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was funny and yes give him the keys to that beautiful car wow just love the old school vehicles great job man I love your videos I'm always waiting for that next video

  • @Cad1900
    @Cad1900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video thank you!!! I’m just prepping to do my driveway and this helps me feel more confident.

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you SO MUCH! I really appreciate that! ☺️

  • @lorieby2981
    @lorieby2981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey from Michigan. Getting a kick out of your videos! Going to tackle my front cement steps soon and laughing while learning. Great job!

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ☺️

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m in Michigan too!

    • @Tinyteacher1111
      @Tinyteacher1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m in Michigan, too! I thought that backyard looked like the ones around here!

    • @Tinyteacher1111
      @Tinyteacher1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichaelBuilds May I ask where in Mi you are? I’m in Rochester, but have lived from St. Clair Shores, to New Baltimore, to Lake Orion, and more. Put up your hand and point to where you are!

  • @scottschreiber6008
    @scottschreiber6008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sooooooo useful!, Dude, I was just about to do this job because I finally de-weeded/de-ant the 1/2 acre driveway and was wonder what to use to fill the cracks with. Thanks again.

  • @inflewence
    @inflewence 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lot of value in this video. I got upset that google was reading my mind again. I fixed some cracks in my driveway today and saw my expansion joints looking busted. Thought how do I fix them. First video when I open TH-cam. After watching it, I'm glad my mind was read. The bonus mold making at the end was great too. Your video style is great. You made a boring subject pretty awesome! I think you deserve to borrow the GTX!

  • @shernettfowler4069
    @shernettfowler4069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, you just save me a lot of money. Very helpful. Keep up the good work.

  • @allenjackson5919
    @allenjackson5919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michael, thank you very much, this is the video I am looking for a long time.

  • @dotcodan
    @dotcodan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very educational and you have a great personality that keeps the lesson from getting boring. 2 thumbs up! 👍👍

  • @foofstarr4856
    @foofstarr4856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extra thumbs up for that mold feature in the end. This is the only channel im actually subscribed to, good job once again

  • @1995dresser
    @1995dresser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used the Sika brand sealer with painters tape and a putty knife with tape on the blade for easy clean up and tape on either side of the joint to do a neat job

  • @michellehuynh8451
    @michellehuynh8451 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for the helpful tips. I have never used a caulk gun before so thank you for being so thorough!

  • @raymondjr.1080
    @raymondjr.1080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the comedy, and the commercial

  • @R6429-g3c
    @R6429-g3c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This video was just on time it just popped up on my feed and I needed to do this work so thank you I will be doing this 🙂

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s what I’m here for! ☺️👍🏻

  • @rdumas6787
    @rdumas6787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous!!! Thank you for your video. Perfection!!🤗👍👏👏🙋‍♀️

  • @jamesortolano3983
    @jamesortolano3983 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy sh_t,that was great at the end..
    Did flat work for years, only 1 kind of expansion product held up. Bi- tuminus
    Asphalt pp. ( different names of it across the country)..
    Gonna try this ,1 thing I would like to add. When applying any product with a sequential pump presure tool .
    ( calk gun ),cant make this up . From school books I got when going through my union mason apprentice ship.
    As printed: always apply sealant,grout, or polymer in foward motion from tip .
    Yeah didn't do that
    Until this huge job at the college. Once you become comfortable shooting foward,what a difference your end product becomes.
    Thanx so much for the info. Enjoyed it.
    Brought back memories. Keep up the great work.
    Btw loved the car!!

  • @Paulie_O
    @Paulie_O 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tip with the sand!! Thanks for sharing 🍻

  • @ggshandsomeboy5103
    @ggshandsomeboy5103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome content. My porch has actually cracked and shifted because of water in the expansion joint. I'm so happy about this video I'll fix my joints this week! Thx

  • @Regirl75
    @Regirl75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oo! Mold making material!, game changer!

  • @ko5235
    @ko5235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you just helped me solve 2 problems at once ...thanks

  • @Sloanmatthews
    @Sloanmatthews 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OMG- love the idea for molds!!

  • @funtimeventure0812
    @funtimeventure0812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally found the video to fix my concrete good job 👏🏼

  • @elmono3939
    @elmono3939 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just ready to do it today when I ran into this video. Cool tips ! Thank you !

  • @tomb375
    @tomb375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude!!! Amazing Video!!!!!! So glad I watched till the end, The Concrete mold pour blew me away, Amazing Job! Dad he Gets the GTX for a day! But he has to buy new Rear Tires afterward. Thank you for an amazing Video.

  • @awedo1
    @awedo1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, this video saved my sanity! Thanks!

  • @agm6095
    @agm6095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I need to do this around my pool, thanks for the instructions.

  • @foundrylabz
    @foundrylabz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The mold idea was amazing!!

  • @grasscutter1963
    @grasscutter1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty darn good video man 👍👍

  • @brianb5779
    @brianb5779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Came across this by chance and very glad I did,,,,now i know why i never had good luck w this before. Great info,,thanks...

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I’m glad you found us Brian! And WELCOME TO THE CHANNEL!

  • @patleo123
    @patleo123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow ! Thank you for all the tips. Great Video. Great Job.

  • @carlwheeler3403
    @carlwheeler3403 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, nice car !! I need to seal my driveway...again. Great tip on hiding small cracks with sand. Thanks

  • @joemerlo2215
    @joemerlo2215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got some talent there buddy

  • @BigOHavingFun
    @BigOHavingFun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good shit!!!! Michael as always you don’t disappoint. Amazing tips and thanks for the video. Keep them coming!!!!!

  • @tanyasanchez6872
    @tanyasanchez6872 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the beginning😂 had fun watching

  • @jpineiro1959
    @jpineiro1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    GRACIAS, GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND,,I LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS VIDEO...

  • @jackiestowe6987
    @jackiestowe6987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the cool trick with the sand.

  • @uglytruth4467
    @uglytruth4467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks.,,, you are the best teacher. Gonna do my driveway now!

  • @MrAdoons
    @MrAdoons 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's what you call professional, 😊

  • @mesutelma9984
    @mesutelma9984 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the mold making idea
    Very creative

  • @dembydish
    @dembydish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I appreciate you thorough exploration of this topic.

  • @celso422
    @celso422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny entertainment and professional video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @mollygraham3531
    @mollygraham3531 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much fun! Not so much the work but the video. Thanks!

  • @HBFREEWORLD
    @HBFREEWORLD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well presented , enjoyed watching 👍🏽

  • @davidmontalvo6560
    @davidmontalvo6560 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely great video. Very informative and detailed thank you

  • @SelfSufficient08
    @SelfSufficient08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You seriously make some great content. Appreciate you taking the time to put what you have together.

  • @mymorristribe
    @mymorristribe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool tips! Glad to see you posting again. Been tooooo long.

  • @vickimcdonald4471
    @vickimcdonald4471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO helpful. Best video for a newbie amateur like me. Thank you!!!!

  • @hang4963
    @hang4963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You a genius Sir 😆👍👍👍

  • @paulkowalski5396
    @paulkowalski5396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thanks to the magic of TH-cam, this vid appeared in my feed days before me taking on a pool deck project with the exact same application. Thanks for the lesson, Michael!

  • @amaurisramos4271
    @amaurisramos4271 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice! Clear and easy explanat it. 👌

  • @foxvader1
    @foxvader1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video - you have a special skill at making really good video’s! Keep them coming

  • @MrChewy63
    @MrChewy63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips....I’ve screwed up so many joints over the years. Thanks brother! Love that mold trick!

  • @kentprice9912
    @kentprice9912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos I keep coming back!

    • @MichaelBuilds
      @MichaelBuilds  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      THANK YOU SO MUCH KENT!

    • @kentprice9912
      @kentprice9912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also.. I love your channel and will support it as I am also a Michigander!!! Go BLUE!

  • @tesfaale7756
    @tesfaale7756 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thank you for making and sharing this video. It very much helpful.

  • @chenglo8999
    @chenglo8999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome tips michael! Wish i watched this b4 doing my cracks last year. The sand dusting was a great tip!

  • @limss325
    @limss325 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video is a life saver ❤

  • @jquintana7097
    @jquintana7097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the GTX.... Thank you for caulking tutorial.