Cleaning & Sealing
Why Do Concrete Driveways Need Sealing?
Our approach to hardscapes washing and sealing is to lower the maintenance costs and increase investment longevity for homeowners.
Driveways, patios, and other hardscapes are built to stand the test of time, but you can't just pour and expect it to last forever without maintenance. This is where sealing comes in and can help you get many more years out of your concrete and other hardscape surfaces. We specialize in expertly cleaning and then properly applying a sealant to protect your concrete for years.
Once concrete has completely cured, it’s very hard, very strong, and one of the most durable surfaces around your property. But concretes biggest weakness is that it’s also very porous. This means that water and other liquids like oil or fuel can penetrate an unsealed concrete surface. Water can cause cracks and erosion and oil and fuel can cause stains that are very hard to remove.
Most concrete driveway’s in our area are broom finished. This is a way of finishing that creates a very porous surface. Our harsh winters and constant freeze/thaw cycles, road salt, and other contaminants can harm the surface of your concrete driveway. The weather and contaminants slowly etch away the cement that holds the aggregate together. Over time, the concrete can spall, crack or even start to flake away. The key to maintaining your concrete’s integrity is to seal it every 2-5 years with a high quality penetrating sealant. Whether your driveway is brand new or you are rejuvenating an old driveway, the best way to protect your investment is concrete sealing.
Once concrete has completely cured, it’s very hard, very strong, and one of the most durable surfaces around your property. But concretes biggest weakness is that it’s also very porous. This means that water and other liquids like oil or fuel can penetrate an unsealed concrete surface. Water can cause cracks and erosion and oil and fuel can cause stains that are very hard to remove.
Most concrete driveway’s in our area are broom finished. This is a way of finishing that creates a very porous surface. Our harsh winters and constant freeze/thaw cycles, road salt, and other contaminants can harm the surface of your concrete driveway. The weather and contaminants slowly etch away the cement that holds the aggregate together. Over time, the concrete can spall, crack or even start to flake away. The key to maintaining your concrete’s integrity is to seal it every 2-5 years with a high quality penetrating sealant. Whether your driveway is brand new or you are rejuvenating an old driveway, the best way to protect your investment is concrete sealing.