[BRN_RI_FL]

We bought a courtyard villa at Phillips villas. Not moved in yet as the closing is this Friday. My question relates to the concrete patio that meets the house. The concrete is cracked there and from what I understand and have seen this is a normal occurrence. I would imagine I should pick up some type of caulking to fill in these cracks. If so, what type of caulking? Also I would think it would be a white caulking? Your opinions, as usual, are greatly appreciated.

[bookseller61]

They probably make some type of concrete patch in a caulking tube rather than use white caulking. Pose your question at Home Depot or Lowe's and they will advise

[BRN_RI_FL]

Actually we are meeting the builder or the builders representative in a couple weeks at the condo when we take possession. I guess I could also ask him what people usually do for this. It's where the concrete apron meets the concrete house. As you said, it's probably just getting the right stuff at Lowes.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Originally Posted by Brucernelson

Actually we are meeting the builder or the builders representative in a couple weeks at the condo when we take possession. I guess I could also ask him what people usually do for this. It's where the concrete apron meets the concrete house. As you said, it's probably just getting the right stuff at Lowes.

Not at the condo. We are in the process of selling our small condo in Sarasota. I've got condo on my mind.

[villages07]

If it's a new villa, that should be reported and fixed under warranty.


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[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Brucernelson

We bought a courtyard villa at Phillips villas. Not moved in yet as the closing is this Friday. My question relates to the concrete patio that meets the house. The concrete is cracked there and from what I understand and have seen this is a normal occurrence. I would imagine I should pick up some type of caulking to fill in these cracks. If so, what type of caulking? Also I would think it would be a white caulking? Your opinions, as usual, are greatly appreciated.

The patio and the house are two separate concrete structures. The builder, the concrete subcontractor, and the home inspector all told me that the crack is normal and should not be caulked. Caulking probably won't hurt anything, but the caulk will not stay in place may cause a mess.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The patio and the house are two separate concrete structures. The builder, the concrete subcontractor, and the home inspector all told me that the crack is normal and should not be caulked. Caulking probably won't hurt anything, but the caulk will not stay in place may cause a mess.

Thanks. I was also told it was normal. Pretty hard to pour two separate concrete structures and not have a crack develop between them.

[villagetinker]

As I recall, small cracks in concrete pads (patios, lanais, driveways, pool decks, etc.) are not covered by home warranty, and as stated above are a normal occurrence. I agree that a patch in a tube is probably the best "fix". I also agree that is may not be a permanent fix. The crack appeared because there was some movement between different areas of the pad or pad and structure. If I were going to do this, I would try a flexible (silicone) based crack filling material. I have seen these in various colors, so with some luck you should be able to get close to your concrete color.
NOTE: no 2 concrete pours ever come up the same color, so if you go for an actual concrete patch material that you mix with water and apply, you will have a significant color difference.
Hope this helps.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Brucernelson

We bought a courtyard villa at Phillips villas. Not moved in yet as the closing is this Friday. My question relates to the concrete patio that meets the house. The concrete is cracked there and from what I understand and have seen this is a normal occurrence. I would imagine I should pick up some type of caulking to fill in these cracks. If so, what type of caulking? Also I would think it would be a white caulking? Your opinions, as usual, are greatly appreciated.

Home Depot, Lowe's and Ace carry concrete and masonry repair caulk. This can be used.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Thanks everyone!

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Brucernelson

We bought a courtyard villa at Phillips villas. Not moved in yet as the closing is this Friday. My question relates to the concrete patio that meets the house. The concrete is cracked there and from what I understand and have seen this is a normal occurrence. I would imagine I should pick up some type of caulking to fill in these cracks. If so, what type of caulking? Also I would think it would be a white caulking? Your opinions, as usual, are greatly appreciated.

Some places use expansion joints but in The Villages I have noticed that it is usually a cut between two slabs for expansion of the concrete to keep it from cracking. This to me is not a repair it is a replace the slab situation. The concrete finishes in The Villages are art work compared to the finishes done in NJ. Welcome and good luck.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by villages07

If it's a new villa, that should be reported and fixed under warranty.


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Exactly. I would raise the issue now - before closing.


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[chuckinca]

Check out the concrete driveways near your home - are they all cracked or just some. If all are cracked then concrete cracks are normal but if some are not cracked then concrete cracking is not normal.

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[BoatRatKat]

We had a crack in our driveway and the builder replaced an entire slab. They also fixed some cracks outside the lanai. Cracks will happen with new homes but have an inspection done just before your warranty year is up and the inspector will be able to tell what's normal and what needs to be repaired by the builder. I wouldn't fill them in during the next year because who knows if that will void your warranty on the crack.

[BRN_RI_FL]

Originally Posted by BoatRatKat

We had a crack in our driveway and the builder replaced an entire slab. They also fixed some cracks outside the lanai. Cracks will happen with new homes but have an inspection done just before your warranty year is up and the inspector will be able to tell what's normal and what needs to be repaired by the builder. I wouldn't fill them in during the next year because who knows if that will void your warranty on the crack.

Good point!
We can't make it down there for closing but as long as we report any problems before that first year, we should be ok, correct?