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. […]
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 […]
It’s common to use fertilizer near concrete driveways due to landscaping around driveways. Fertilizers can damage your concrete due to the chemicals in them. Fertilizers can also lead to rust stains on your concrete because they contain a small amount of iron. If you use fertilizer around your driveway, try to sweep off any excess […]
Knowing how to take care of your driveway in different weather conditions is important in order to increase the longevity and durability of your driveway. Here’s how to take of your driveway in different weather conditions:
The best time to pour concrete is during the fall or spring season when there is cooler weather; however, you shouldn’t pour concrete in really cold temperatures. The recommended temperature for pouring concrete is 50-60 degrees. It is recommended that concrete is poured within that temperature range because anything colder will damage the concrete. One […]