Giving Your Drive a Much-Needed Attention
Concrete driveways are one of the most used areas of your house, often overlooked until they stain or crack. Give them the attention they need by making repairs quickly. Not only can you prolong your driveway’s life and attractive look well into the future, but you can also save money in the long term. Consider these three tips for proper asphalt and concrete driveway care:
Fill cracks
If cracks or holes do appear, patch them immediately. Use a masonry chisel to remove loose materials and brush out the debris before applying a crack filler and patching the compound. After the compound dries, seal the entire driveway. Ensuring your driveway is smooth and level may also help reduce tripping accidents when guests visit your home.
Plow carefully
Raise the blade of your snow plow enough to ensure it doesn’t scrape and damage the driveway surface. If shoveling, use a plastic shovel for uneven surfaces to reduce its risk of catching on the driveway. Then, either push snow to the side and shovel that off or remove snow a few inches at a time while working your way earthward.
Clean your driveway
Removing stains caused by motor oil, radiator fluid, and similar substances affects more than your drive’s appearance. Motor fluids can penetrate up to a quarter inch in concrete and can soften asphalt. Use non-clumping kitty litter to absorb fresh oil, followed by grease-cutting dishwashing detergent and warm water. For older stains, try scrubbing the stain repeatedly with grease-cutting, biodegradable cleaners. Be sure to use a regular scrub brush. A wire brush can damage the driveway’s surface.
If you need a quality concrete driveway, Armas Concrete LLC is the one you should hire. We offer concrete driveway services in Maple Valley, WA. For more information, give us a call at (253) 262-5038 today and book an appointment with our services.