Making sure your driveway has proper drainage is really important to do before snow hits. If it snows and your driveway does not have proper drainage, ice could form and then melt on your driveway which can lead to pooling water. Pooling water can then seep into cracks in your driveway and repeat the ice/melt […]
It’s that time of the year where the snowplows will start coming out to plow the streets and driveways. That also means there’s going to be a bunch of potholes and damage to the streets and your driveway. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to protect your driveway from snow plow damage:
Winter is one of the harshest seasons, especially for Buffalo. Many driveways become damaged during the winter because of the harsh weather. There are things you can do to prevent your driveway from being damaged, but they may not always work. Here are some things you should do if your driveway is damaged:
Winter is just around the corner. Winter weather can be very damaging to your concrete driveway, especially if the driveway is relatively new. Here are some things you can do to protect and properly maintain your concrete driveway:
As tempting as it may be to use a deicer on your driveway, don’t do it. Deicers can severely damage your driveway. Many deicers contain the chemicals salt or calcium chloride which will deteriorate and damage your driveway. Using deicers on unsealed concrete can lead to pitting and scaling. An alternative you can use to […]
Leaves on your driveway not only make your driveway look bad, but can be a safety hazard. When it rains outside and there are leaves on your driveway, they can get wet and slippery when stepped on. This could lead to not only injuring yourself, but injuring someone else which could lead to a lawsuit. […]
Winter can be harsh on your pavement. The constant freezing and thawing of water under the surface can lead to cracks, potholes, and other damages. These damages not only affect the appearance of your pavement but also pose a safety hazard for pedestrians and drivers. In this blog, we will discuss why potholes and cracks […]
Concrete discoloration is when the color of the concrete changes. Concrete discoloration most commonly occurs when there are inconsistencies in the materials. Discoloration can also occur if something is spilled on your driveway. The best way to prevent concrete discoloration is by ensuring that your contractor knows what they’re doing when pouring the concrete. Hiring […]
Routine driveway inspections are an important part of maintaining your driveway. Driveway inspections are best done in the spring and fall because summer and winter are the seasons where the most driveway damage occurs. Driveway inspections help to ensure that any problems don’t cause further damage to your driveway. A small problem could turn into […]
If you’re planning on sealing your concrete driveway, a good thing to do is pressure wash your driveway before sealing it. Pressure washing your driveway helps to get rid of any dirt and debris so it isn’t trapped under the sealed concrete. Make sure that you wait a day after pressure washing your driveway to […]