Aggregate patio separators need replacement?
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Hello, Cindy here again. Our back patio surrounds the pool, which has several expanders needing replacement. Currently, the slats are wood, but after many years, have rotted out, or are gone completely. I figure, just measure each slat of wood necessary, cut to size, and use some form of outdoor adhesive glue or cement, Make sure to prep each empty area, so I felt it was a quick, easy job. My husband says we need to fill with some type of a silicone type glue, filling in each empty separator hole up even with the aggregate patio floor. In my mind, I see white tooth paste replacing the wood. That sounds cheap-looking to me. My Hub is smart and must have a reason, so I put to you the 2 option or any other idea anyone can offer. I will be doing the work so, cross my fingers, it really shouldn't be hard whatever is suggested. Thanks. Cindy,
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Those are expansion joints. If the concrete was to crack from weather or movement it should crack at that joint. You can use pressure treated wood to fill the joints. Use caulk to hold them in. You can use colored caulk to fill them in but it may fail. They do make expansion joint filler you can purchase
https://www.homedepot.com/s/expansion%2520joint?NCNI-5
Hi Cindy, I think this may help you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRj8HA2R7Xw
I would go with the wood to replace.
I would replace the wood too.
The video from Deb K is perfect. Home Depot does carry treated wood.
Wood will need to be replaced again over the years so perhaps he is looking for low maintenance. Consider a compromise and do neither but fill in the areas with mortar.