Easiest Installation of any Expansion Joint Replacement Product
FAQ
Just how easy is it to install Trim-A-Slab?
Trim-A-Slab pushes in by hand, or can be stepped on to install. It does not need to be driven or hammered into place. We have had Trim-A-Slab installed by kids under 10 years of age.
Can I get help installing Trim-A-Slab?
Absolutely. You can use one of our installers, or you can pick up some Trim-A-Slab yourself and use your preferred handyman.
How do I get the wood out?
This can be the hardest part if the wood has not rotted. We recommend prying it up from the ends rather than from the middle. If a piece is inaccessible from the ends, drill a few holes into it and place lag bolts into the wood, and pry up on those.
I ran into a nail, how to I get that out?
If you run into the occasional nail, a blow to the nail using a pry bar will typically shear it off or bend it out of the way. Trim-A-Slab is very compliant and can be easily cut with shears, so it is not necessary to remove all obstructions. You can cut away a portion of the underside of Trim-A-Slab to clear the obstruction.
What size do I need to use?
Most residential driveways and sidewalks were poured with a 1x4 or a 1x3 board used for the forms. These boards leave a gap about 3/4 of an inch wide, and will be by far the most common size.
Just how easy is it to install Trim-A-Slab?
Trim-A-Slab pushes in by hand, or can be stepped on to install. It does not need to be driven or hammered into place. We have had Trim-A-Slab installed by kids under 10 years of age.
Can I get help installing Trim-A-Slab?
Absolutely. You can use one of our installers, or you can pick up some Trim-A-Slab yourself and use your preferred handyman.
How do I get the wood out?
This can be the hardest part if the wood has not rotted. We recommend prying it up from the ends rather than from the middle. If a piece is inaccessible from the ends, drill a few holes into it and place lag bolts into the wood, and pry up on those.
I ran into a nail, how to I get that out?
If you run into the occasional nail, a blow to the nail using a pry bar will typically shear it off or bend it out of the way. Trim-A-Slab is very compliant and can be easily cut with shears, so it is not necessary to remove all obstructions. You can cut away a portion of the underside of Trim-A-Slab to clear the obstruction.
What size do I need to use?
Most residential driveways and sidewalks were poured with a 1x4 or a 1x3 board used for the forms. These boards leave a gap about 3/4 of an inch wide, and will be by far the most common size.
