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Concrete Driveway Maintenance
How to Take Care of a Concrete Driveway
Written By: Lindsey Vandenberg | Digital Marketing Specialist | Updated March 2024
Just like any other common driveway material, concrete requires maintenance. The upkeep of concrete compared to pavers or stone, or any other popular material is simple and less time consuming. It’s important to take care of your concrete driveway so it doesn’t crack, especially since the driveway is an area that gets the most impacted by weight. Once you see one crack, it’s common that more cracking will occur soon after, sometimes even bigger making it harder to fix. Don’t get to that point, learn how to maintain your concrete driveway to eliminate cracks and increase longevity! Knowing what preventative steps you can take, how to clean concrete, and what chemicals you should avoid will all help keep your driveway functioning and save you money on repairs.
Preventative Care and Sealing
Proper care and maintenance of a concrete driveway can provide long-lasting benefits and minimize cracking and future damage. Here are some ways to care for your concrete driveway:
- Mow your lawn: This will prevent weeds from growing in the area and prevent mud from being tracked onto your driveway.
- Avoid excessive water: Avoid allowing sprinkler overspray or standing water whenever possible. When too much water seeps into the foundation, cracking can occur.
- Treat your concrete with a sealer: Simply applying a sealer to your concrete driveway once a year will help prevent damage from vehicles, chemicals, and weather.
How to Clean Your Concrete
If you have a concrete driveway, you need to be sure to clean it. Keeping the concrete clear of dirt will reduce the need for high pressure washing. There are a few simple steps that you can follow to clean your concrete. With just some water, dish soap, and a scrub brush, you can spot clean any areas that may be discolored. Using a pressure washer as often as once a year is okay, but you’ll need to make sure it is the proper PSI for your concrete to avoid damaging your driveway.
Things to Avoid
A concrete driveway is a very important investment for your home and should be properly maintained and protected from chemical elements. Avoid using harsh chemicals like acids and chlorine. The acid can eat away at the concrete, and the alkaline can eat away at the aggregate. It’s also important to avoid using deicing products on your concrete driveway. To the harsh weather conditions Bucks County and Montgomery County can sometimes see, you can substitute sand-based products to help with friction. Lastly, you want to avoid overusing high water pressure. Power washing can be done up to once per year if needed but anything more than that, you run the risk of damage and cracking.
If you just had a new driveway installed or you’re moving into a home where the driveway is concrete, it’s important to follow these tips and tricks for proper care. When in doubt, it’s always good to reach out to a local contractor and ask for advice.
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Our team of professional contractors are by your side every part of the journey. This even includes after we finish your concrete project. You can always reach out to us and ask questions about the maintenance of your concrete driveway; we are happy to help! For a reliable and durable sealer, checkout our Sam Super Sealer which is designed to protect your concrete against moisture, chemicals, and other environmental impacts that could occur. Take the minimal time it requires to keep up with concrete driveway maintenance and you’ll see just how long your driveway can last.
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