Answer
Jul 26, 2022 - 11:04 AM
From the pictures it looks like it is the standard foam strippable expansion joint filler. If this is the case you should be able to remove the top ½ inch by just pulling the top of the filler. It should leave a ½ inch gap to be filled with caulk. If is not the strippable joint filler you need to cut off ½ inch of the top so you can complete the joint with a long-term solution.
Foam Fillers have a short life when exposed to weather and traffic. It is recommended to apply a long-term finish solution to provide the best protection for your driveway.
Once you have opened the joint to ½ inch depth please follow the procedure recommended in the video the follows. You can buy the SealGreen Do It Yourself Joint Repair Bundle for a better price. This will provide all the material necessary to finish your joint professionally.
Products needed – SealGreen Vulkem 45SSL caulk, SealGreen Vulkem 116 caulk, and SealGreen Finishing Sand. Or SealGreen Do It Yourself Joint Repair Bundle.
Pictures of a stripable foam expansion joint filler.
Video of how to finish a joint provisionally
Source: SealGreen Website
