Do Be Careful When Shoveling Snow

The sharp edges of your standard metal shovel will chip into the concrete and create unsightly marks. Although these may appear minor at first, the scuffs will accumulate over time and eventually ruin the entire aesthetics of your driveway. Thankfully, the solution is easy: opt for a plastic shovel, which is just as effective but won’t damage your driveway.

Don’t Use Deicer

We have all seen the tell tale sign of granular deicer, but did you know that it erodes your concrete? Don’t use deicer on your concrete if you want avoid costly & unsightly damage to your concrete.

Do Remember To Reseal Your Driveway

Concrete needs to be resealed to maintain its strength and aesthetics. Exactly how often you should reseal your concrete driveway depends on several factors such as the weather in your area and the amount of vehicle traffic the driveway receives. On the whole, a standard residential driveway should be resealed every two years to remain in good working order. Don’t hesitate to contact us for your maintenance needs.

Don’t Let Roots Grow Underneath

Never underestimate the power of the tree root, as these tough organic tentacles are capable of wriggling their way through just about anything imaginable–including concrete. And once they’re in, tree roots will create cracks and eventually upend your entire driveway.

Thankfully, you don’t have to forgo planting trees in your front yard as there are two easy solutions at hand.

• Plant your trees far away from the driveway or build your driveway far from any trees

• Install tree root barriers around your driveway to stop the roots from getting in.