Having a concrete driveway adds monetary value to your home. Say you own a $300,000 house, a concrete driveway tends to add an extra 5-10% to the value of your home so the maximum amount it would increase to is $330,000. That’s a $30,000 increase! Subtracting the cost of the driveway which is usually around […]
Concrete driveways are nice because they don’t have much maintenance. Maintaining your concrete driveway thoroughly helps to increase the lifetime of your driveway. Here are some tips to maintain your concrete driveway:
All concrete driveways need a base so it’s important that you have a good one. The best base for a concrete driveway is gravel. Gravel is considered one of the best prep and base layers. Gravel helps to maintain proper drainage for your driveway and is strong enough to stabilize a concrete driveway. Gravel also […]
Concrete resurfacing is a way to make your old concrete driveway look new again. Concrete resurfacing can be an alternative to replacing your driveway because it helps to fix cracks, discoloration, surface imperfections, and more. Here are some options you can choose from to resurface your driveway:
Studded tires are good for traction in the snow, but aren’t the best for your driveway. Studded tires make holes in your driveway, especially if you have an asphalt driveway. To avoid the damage, keep your driveway sealed and avoid driving on your driveway repeatedly with the studded tires. If your driveway has sustained damage, […]
Driveway depressions are low areas of pavement that don’t penetrate the asphalt and are usually caused by poor compaction from paving. Water can build up in the depressions over time and cause them to become weak. Here are some ways to fix depressions:
It’s important to repair damages on your driveway as quickly as possible so further damage isn’t inflicted. If you don’t repair cracks quickly, they could fill up with water, freeze, and then expand causing the crack to become bigger. If you have an oil spill on your driveway, it’s important to clean that up right […]
Soil stabilization is the process of altering the soil composition to add increased support and stability to improve the overall engineering properties of an area. Soil erodes and becomes weak over time and causes any pavement on top of it to have more pressure and can become damaged. Soil stabilization has many benefits to your […]
Driveway fabric is a heavy-duty woven fabric that is used for gravel driveways to help prevent rust and potholes from occurring. It serves as a separation layer between the gravel driveway and the ground. The question is: Is it necessary for gravel driveways? It’s not necessary but it’s definitely something you should have because it […]
Your concrete is one of the most visible and important parts of your property. It’s crucial to keep it maintained properly so that it looks good and is safe for everyone who uses it. Let’s discuss some common concrete maintenance issues and how to fix them. We’ll also talk about some improvements you can make […]