Traditionally, the fix was dig out what was left of the old expansion joint and replacing it with new wood or using self-leveling caulk. Neither option is easy. Inevitably, the slabs have moved and wood won’t fit any more. And the gooey caulk needs just the right technique and it is weather-sensitive. If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s hard to make it look nice.”
The easy way to fix this problem, and potentially save thousands of dollars in maintenance, is by using durable Trim-A-Slab,www.Trim-a-Slab.com You just press it in with the heel of your hand and clip it to the right length.

Trim-A-Slab is a replacement for rotted and old wood typically found between slabs in driveways and sidewalks.Trim-A-Slab is a product made from exterior-grade materials designed to replace rotten or missing wood often found in driveways and sidewalks over 5 years old. It offers many advantages over the tube-dispensed gooey stuff that has been about the only option available for years. Trim-A-Slab installs incredibly fast, looks great, and can be removed and replaced in case you need to run wires for outdoor lighting across your driveway.

It is immune to rot, moves with slab expansion and contraction, and is not affected by moisture. It provides a redundant barrier to weed growth, and most importantly, does not trap dirt and debris like wood and other less flexible products. It will make your driveway easier to keep clean.

Trim-A-Slab is available in four sizes, 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-3/8" - and also in three colors, cement grey, walnut, and black.

Hide electrical cords.

Outdoor lighting gives your home an inviting look. But it’s expensive to hire an electrician to place conduit beneath your walkway and garage. And stringing extension cords across your porch and patio for holiday and party lights can look messy in the daytime. The cords are also dangerous tripping hazards. An easy solution is to peel back your Trim-A-Slab, hide the cords in the gap, then put the Trim-A-Slab back into place. No one will see or stumble on the cords

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