QUESTION FROM Martin Hoyt

WHAT TYPE OF SEAL OR "GASKET" GOES BETWEEN THE DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE/HOME FOUNDATION. WATER DRAINS DOWN BETWEEN THE CONCRETE AND SIDE OF HOUSE and front of garage.

ANSWER FROM HOME-WIZARD

Dear Martin:

First, if there is previous sealant in the gap between your foundation and your driveway, then use a tool and remove as much of this material as you can. If the gap is large and/or deep, then place some "foam backer rod" into the crack to partially fill the void before caulking, as it is far less expensive and better than filling a large void with caulking.

If your driveway is asphalt, then I would suggest using a "driveway crack filler" sold in home stores. It comes in a caulking tube and is a rubber-based product so it flexes. And if your drive is concrete, you can just use an exterior grade silicone, or you can actually buy a grey version specifically designed for cracks in concrete.

The key with both is to pick a flexible sealant, as it will flex with the seasonal movement of the driveway against the non-moving foundation.

Hope this is helpful.
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