Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - replace wood in driveway expansion joints?

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uh-oh-oh1
10-01-09, 02:02 PM
6 car driveway. condition good. wood joints disintegrating from age, insects and weeds.

how to replace? with what? how much? why do ppl use caulk?

Gunguy45
10-01-09, 02:07 PM
Pry the old stuff out, clean out the joints to the correct depth, then put new pressure treated (ground contact rated I think is ok, might need below ground rated?) wood in its place. Thats what I've done anyway.

Never saw caulk used back east..but thats what they do here..not sure why.