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Patrick
This is an outdoor gas fire pit that gets quite hot when it is on. The limestone looks great, but it is porous. The joints crack due to the limestone expanding and contracting with temperature and moisture changes. The limestone caps are not damaged - just the mortar in the joints. I am wondering if there is a mortar product out there that can withstand heat and move with the limestone without cracking and having to be replaced every year.
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You can try a tube of caulk that is almost like mortar. I bought a product similar to the one below at a Menards store (Midwest). It wasn't in the caulk aisle. It was with the concrete products. Small tubs/ cartons of concrete mix/ patching products.
http://www.menards.com/main/paint/caulking-sealants/polyurethane-caulk/dap-reg-3-0-trade-advanced-self-leveling-concrete-mortar-sealant/p-1990224-c-7934.htm
It worked great for me. It dries hard and gray like concrete, but the label says it is flexible. So it should help with your problem. Not every home center carries mortar caulk. Home depot had this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Red-Devil-10-1-oz-Masonry-and-Concrete-Repair-Caulk-0646/202261765#.UcRZU0Yo5Ms
You can try a tube of caulk that is almost like mortar. I bought a product similar to the one below at a Menards store (Midwest). It wasn't in the caulk aisle. It was with the concrete products. Small tubs/ cartons of concrete mix/ patching products.
http://www.menards.com/main/paint/caulking-sealants/polyurethane-caulk/dap-reg-3-0-trade-advanced-self-leveling-concrete-mortar-sealant/p-1990224-c-7934.htm
It worked great for me. It dries hard and gray like concrete, but the label says it is flexible. So it should help with your problem. Not every home center carries mortar caulk. Home depot had this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Red-Devil-10-1-oz-Masonry-and-Concrete-Repair-Caulk-0646/202261765#.UcRZU0Yo5Ms
how should i clean an all wood outdoor hot tub without damaging the wood,but making it safe for people to use?
stepsforli
it looks like some kind of redwood, like a giant wine cask (remember lucy & ethel crushing the grapes on I LOVE LUCY?) it's hand made possibly from a kit,I noticed a silicone"caulk" type thing between the planks,it's been sitting for a few seasons gathering leaves and all kinds of bacteria& whatever else, that i need to clean up without affecting the wood. PLEASE HELP! I WANT TO USE MY HOT TUB!!!!
THANKS!!
Answer
Use a pressure washer. Most washers have a feature that allows you to inject chemicals into the output stream. There are a variety of treatments for wood products that will remove stains and disinfect at the same time. Try a major retailer such as Home Depot. If it is just a stain, the high pressure water may do the job without adding any chemical. Just be careful that you don't damage the wood by getting the nozzle too close.
Use a pressure washer. Most washers have a feature that allows you to inject chemicals into the output stream. There are a variety of treatments for wood products that will remove stains and disinfect at the same time. Try a major retailer such as Home Depot. If it is just a stain, the high pressure water may do the job without adding any chemical. Just be careful that you don't damage the wood by getting the nozzle too close.
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