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Here’s a question from our 08/31/2019 Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.
Kevin in Alabama says, “We just recently had a 16’x17′ stamped concrete patio poured. The contractor discussed control joints with me but thought they would impact the appearance of the stamped design and convinced me it would be okay. Now we have several cracks and the concrete is not fully cured. The contractor said it’s too late to cut the control joints because it has already cracked. I’m unhappy with the result. Should I be concerned, or will I have to live with the cracks?”
We tell Kevin he could try to caulk it with a colored caulk but this may highlight the crack.
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Read the blog from the August 31 show and listen to the full broadcast here
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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.
