Recent content by RnDGuy

I'm just using 'caulk' generically to be the tube dispensed goo of your choice. There another whole thread-worth of debate on which goo folks 'should be using'. Most homeowners will probably be using 10 oz tubes, with what they can find at a local store; DAP or maybe Quickrete brand. I see a...

Most expansion joints in the Houston area WERE 1x4 redwood, pressure treated, or perhaps cedar. Anything 7-10 years old is pretty much GONE. The filler pictured above replaces 1x4; does not need a sawcut, or anything fancy. Having installed this type, and caulk, I can say that for a DIY...

Do yourself a favor if you plan on doing significant amounts of remodeling (a full day or more of dusty activity like plaster demo or drywall) - get an inexpensive respirator (McMaster Carr Supply, < $30 for a silicone half mask with filters p/n 5541T143). You will save your sinuses and lungs...

You won't see these used by many folks yet, as they are new. Here is one, installed. It sits flush or below the slab surface, and won't affect slab expansion or contraction. It should be more dependable in case of a growing joint/shrinking slab. Polyurethane filler must be stretched, and...

There are some new expansion joint fillers on the market now in the Houston area - faster, cheaper, and way better looking for a DIY install, as almost no skill is involved. These fillers are made of rubber or flexible PVC, and generally come in a roll in a couple of different colors...