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How to Attach New Concrete to Old

Concrete With Pins
By Duane Craig

When joining new concrete work to old concrete work, the joint will always develop
a crack and will be a point of expansion and contraction. Over time this expansion
and contraction, especially if they occur at different rates due to the sections of
concrete being exposed to different temperatures, will work the sections apart, and
the crack will widen. One way to minimize these separations is to pin the two
sections together with rebar. The rebar, or dowels, should be sized for the job. Very
heavy and massive pieces of concrete will use heavier gauge rebar, but for typical
driveway, sidewalk and step repair, ½-inch rebar is usually adequate.

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Step 1

Drill 5/8-inch diameter holes six inches deep into the old concrete. Make these holes
12 inches on center horizontally or vertically, depending upon the predominant
orientation of the joint. If the joint is wider than it is tall, place the holes horizontally.
If the joint is taller than wide, place the holes vertically. Keep the holes at least six
inches in from any edges, to avoid breaking chips out of the old concrete.

Step 2

Flush the holes with water.

Step 3

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Inject epoxy into the backs of the holes. Use enough to fill the holes approximately
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halfway.

Step 4

Insert 12-inch lengths of rebar into the holes, twisting them to ensure an even
coating of epoxy around their circumferences and along their lengths within the
holes.

Step 5

Push duct tape over the ends of the rebar, putting holes in the pieces of tape, and
slide them against the holes in the concrete to prevent the epoxy from dripping out
while curing.

Step 6

Paint the portion of the rebar extending from the holes with a metal primer. This
will help reduce rusting.

Step 7

Pour the new concrete so it flows around the rebar pins.

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It's Official: These Are the Top 5 Best-

Selling Items from Lulu and Georgia
By Katie Maguire | March 12, 2019

credit: Lulu and Georgia

The products we write about are recommended by our editorial team. Hunker may
earn compensation through affiliate links in this story.

We love Lulu and Georgia for its bright colors, happy patterns, and feminine-meets-
bohemian designs. (Where else can you find such cute flock of flamingo decor?) That
said, it doesn't come cheap — so, if we're going to splurge, we want it to be on a tried-

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and-true best seller. We spoke directly to the source, the PR team at Lulu and
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Georgia, to find out the brand's most popular items of all time. (Like, the stuff they
can barely keep in stock and rerelease each and every season.) So, without further
ado (and in no particular order), here are the top five best-selling items at Lulu and
Georgia.

Adana Rug
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$396.00+ SHOP

A traditional print in an unlikely color — it's no wonder this eye-catching beaut

makes the list.

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Thomas Bina Olivia Coffee Table

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$1,295.00 SHOP

A little bit modern, a lot bit sleek, this coffee table would look perfect in just about
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Amada Sconce
Lulu and Georgia

$89.00 SHOP

This sconce comes in three finishes — including pink and brass — but it's the matte
black that constantly sells out.

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Niama Moroccan Shag Rug

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$325.00+ SHOP

Reviewers love the plush Moroccan-vibe of this poppy rug. Pair with brass and rattan
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Lemon Wallpaper
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$225.00 SHOP

This punchy pattern is exactly what makes L&G popular with its fans. Throw this
adorable print up in your entryway or breakfast nook for an instant mood boost.

Katie Maguire
Katie is the Commerce Editor at Hunker. She has previously been on staff at Shape
Magazine, Well+Good, and PureWow, and has spent her life perfecting the art of online

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