Concrete driveways have been a popular option for decades. Durable and attractive, a well-maintained concrete driveway adds curb appeal and protects your vehicle. However, sometimes you need to resurface your driveway or repair unsightly cracks and other damage. Concrete resurfacing lengthens the lifetime of your driveway and improves overall curb appeal and safety.
When Should I Repair My Concrete Driveway?
Many different factors can contribute to damage to your driveway. You may need to simply retouch a few areas, do concrete resurfacing, or call a professional to fix major issues. What are some of the top factors affecting your driveway?
- Poor concrete driveway installation
- Inadequate concrete mix
- Ice and freezing temperatures
- Moisture
- Water damage
- Bad placement
- Extreme harsh weather conditions
- Aging over time
- Overuse
- Heavy loads
These conditions can lead to issues like cracks, discoloration, scaling, settlement, scaling, and structural damage.
Repairs
You can resurface concrete to deal with spalling, cracking, and scaling. Resurfacing will fix the repairs needed and will enhance the overall look over your driveway. Concrete engraving and slabjacking are two other methods of repair.
Concrete engraving enhances the overall aesthetic look and deals with minor cracks. Slabjacking deals with more serious issues like sinking and soil erosion. You can also recolor a driveway. In some cases, you may need a professional to repair, replace, or resurface your driveway.
Another simple option is recoloring the concrete driveway. Discoloration is often more of an aesthetic issue. Sun exposure, harsh weather, improper color application, and oil can all damage the surface of your driveway. A new coat of water-based or acid stain with a UV-resistant product both protects and seals your driveway. Some homeowners have even become creative, using existent cracks and damages as artistic accents for older driveways. Our paving professionals have hundreds of creative options to help you restore your driveway to its former luster.
The summer is the perfect time of year to deal with repairing your concrete driveway. Contact our paving professionals today. We have years of experience and are happy to help you repair your driveway. Call us today.
