Concrete Work Tips
A concrete driveway has a lot of benefits for your car. It will help you maneuver smoothly when driving or parking and will avoid any damages to your car tires, muffler, and other parts. However, a driveway is exposed to the harsh elements constantly and will eventually get damaged over time. A pothole or an uneven concrete driveway can change your whole driving experience. Here are simple concrete work maintenance tips you can do to avoid damage to your concrete driveway:
Maintain its cleanliness
Dirt, dust, and debris can damage your concrete driveway. These elements might not be harmful on the surface, but actually, it can ruin the appearance of the driveway and eventually can shorten its lifespan. If you have trees in the proximity, make sure to watch out for falling seeds, branches, twigs, leaves, resin, and other organic matter. These can contribute to the worn-out of your sealers and coatings. It can also leave stains and markings on the driveway, which can diminish its curb appeal. Also, oil, solvents, gasoline, paint, and fuel, not only can smudge the pavement, but also seep into the concrete, causing it to deteriorate. All you need to do is to sweep debris on the concrete floor and treat any chemical spillage as soon as possible.
Apply coatings on schedule
Washing your concrete with water won’t help it shield against the chemicals and elements outside. Concrete sealers not only act as a protective covering for your concrete driveway but also it makes the surface easier to clean. If they’re worn out, your driveway is bound to be damaged anytime soon. To keep your concrete pathway smooth and even, coatings should be reapplied precisely on schedule or if you see that it’s wearing out due to extreme weather conditions. If you want to boost curb appeal, you can also reapply concrete colorants to brighten up faded markings on your concrete driveway. Applying concrete sealers can be done all by yourself; as for the finishing coatings, it’s best to leave the job to a company that specializes in concrete work for best results.
Keep your concrete driveway in tip-top shape. You can always contact experts at Skyline Concrete and Services LLC for quality concrete work. Call (970) 335-9932 to know more. We are based in Fort Collins, CO.