Tips for enhancing your driveway
Your driveway is the first thing a guest notices when coming to your house so it’s important to have a great driveway to have a good first impression. Here are some things you can add to your driveway:
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Spalled conrete driveways
Spalling is the peeling away of cement paste of the surface portion of the driveway. Spalling usually occurs in cold climate areas during winter through a freeze-thaw cycle. Snow and ice melts and turns into a pool of water. That water can then refreeze which causes it to expand and put pressure on the driveway […]
Point your gutter spouts away from your driveway
In the winter, it snows and then melts. The water trickles down your gutters and runs onto your driveway and creates ice on your driveway. More specifically black ice which is extremely dangerous. The water could even run to the sidewalk and freeze there and create an ice hazard for pedestrians. Try to remove the […]
Calcium-based ice melts
Keeping your driveway clear of snow and ice is important for your safety and your car. Choosing the right ice melt for your driveway is important because some ice melts can damage your driveway. Using calcium-based ice melts are safe for your driveway because they cause little to no damage to your driveway compared to […]
The Negative Effects of Winter on Concrete – and How to Prevent Them
As winter weather arrives, it is important to be aware of the potential damage that cold weather can have on concrete. Concrete is susceptible to cracks and other damage when the weather dips below freezing. Let’s discuss the negative effects of winter weather on concrete, as well as how you can prevent them from occurring. […]
Don’t put heavy vehicles on your driveway multiple times
Having a heavy vehicle on your driveway is okay every once in a while, but can be bad if you do it repeatedly. Vehicles such as RV’s shouldn’t be kept on your driveway for long periods of time. If you do leave heavy vehicles on your driveway, they can cause your driveway to shift and […]
Staining concrete driveways
Staining your concrete driveway makes your driveway look more aesthetically pleasing. There are two ways you can stain your driveway: acid stains or water-based stains. Acid stains bring out some color but are limited to browns, tans, and earth like colors. Water-based stains come in many options including different hues. The most common options are […]
Potholes
Potholes are the number one issue of driveways, roads, and parking lots. Potholes form all the time, especially during winter. They form during the winter because roads continuously freeze and thaw and cause cracks which can then turn into potholes. The best way to prevent potholes is to repair them before it starts to snow, […]
Leveling your driveway
Leveling your driveway helps to get rid of sagging in your driveway and keeps the driveway at a straight level. Leveling your driveway is a good thing to do before winter because if your driveway is not level and it snows, the snow can melt and leave puddles. The puddles become standing water on the […]
Is Your Pool Concrete in Danger? Tips for Closing Up Your Pool for the Season
It’s that time of year again – the leaves are changing color and falling off the trees, the weather is getting colder, and it’s time to start thinking about closing up your pool for the season. While this may seem like a daunting task, it’s actually a very important one. One of the most important […]