Concrete Joint Caulking and Crack Repair Boise, Idaho
To protect concrete slabs that haven’t settled and to maintain settled slabs that have been lifted and leveled, sealing joints and cracks is the best way to prevent your concrete from future settlement problems. Over time cracks develop in concrete because of the voids underneath your slab. Voids are created because of poor soils, compaction and water intrusion. Water intrudes through unsealed control and expansion joints. If the crack has a height difference the concrete will need to be lifted and leveled before repairing the crack. Go Green Insulation and Concrete Lifting will level the concrete through our Poly Lift and Level Process. After leveling the crack, our highly skilled team will repair the crack and fill it with our specially formulated flexible caulking.
How Go Green Insulation and Concrete Lifting will repair the crack:
- We will clean all joints and cracks from debris.
- Caulking will be installed in the joints and cracks.
- Then several passes of spoon troweling will ensure a perfect end result.
- A coat of sand is applied to make it resemble the surface texture of your existing concrete.
Go Green Insulation and Concrete Lifting uses a special formulated commercial grade silicone based concrete caulk. Our concrete crack fillers have several advantages over more common polyurethane products. These include better adhesion, much greater flexibility (up to 50% more flexible), UV stability, and they won’t harden over time like those other caulks do. Our crack fillers last up to twenty years.
The benefits of our concrete joint sealing and crack repair system are:
- 50% more flexible than the competition
- UV stable
- Won’t crack, harden, or dry out like others
- Last up to 20 years
- Watertight seal
- Eliminates erosion under concrete slabs that lead to voids and concrete settlement
- Prevents oversaturation of soils under concrete that lead to concrete settlement
- Keeps the joints and cracks free of debris and weeds
- Detours ants and bugs from living under the concrete slabs
- Beautifies the concrete
Call today to schedule our concrete joint caulking service!
FAQs
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Why is concrete joint caulking important?
Sealing joints and cracks helps prevent water intrusion, soil erosion, and void formation beneath slabs—all of which can lead to concrete settlement and costly damage. Caulking also helps maintain the integrity of previously leveled slabs.
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What causes cracks in concrete slabs?
Cracks typically form due to voids beneath the concrete caused by poor soil compaction, water intrusion, or erosion. If left unsealed, these voids can worsen over time, leading to settlement and structural issues.
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What type of caulking does Go Green Insulation use?
We use a specially formulated, commercial-grade silicone-based caulk that offers superior adhesion, UV stability, and 50% more flexibility than standard polyurethane caulks. It’s designed to last up to 20 years without hardening or cracking.
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What is your process for repairing concrete cracks and joints?
We start by cleaning out all debris, then apply caulking and smooth it with several trowel passes. Finally, we apply a coat of sand to blend the repair with the existing concrete surface.
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Does joint caulking help with pests or weed growth?
Yes. Sealing cracks and joints deters ants, bugs, and weeds from settling under or in the concrete, helping to preserve both the appearance and stability of your slabs.