CONCRETE RESTORATION
Concrete Restoration
~The Problem~
Why does concrete form pitting and surface cracking?
- Climate exposure
- In cold and harsh climates, a driveway’s exposure to snow, rain and/or sleet during the winter and spring months can spell doom for the top layer of the concrete. If, for example, snow melts on the top of the driveway after a blizzard, the concrete will absorb the liquid that results, and weaken over time because of that absorbed water freezing and thawing over and over again. This freeze-thaw cycle causes small pits to form on the driveway’s surface.
- Bad concrete mixing
- Should your concrete mix be wrong for your location and climate, it may come back to haunt your driveway later in the form of ptting. In order to make sure you mix the right type and proportions of concrete, be sure to consult local building codes for your city, town or geographical area.
- Incorrect concrete curing
- The curing process is one of the final steps in proper concrete installation -- and also one of the most important. Not curing properly (or skipping this step altogether) sets your driveway up for pitting problems later on -- as well as serious cracking, crumbling or other structural issues.
- Aging
- Concrete is a strong building material if used properly, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t also susceptible to aging. Heavy use of a driveway, combined with the concrete’s aging, can cause damage such as serious pitting. In this case, installing a new driveway may be your only option.
Concrete Restoration
Concrete restoration is performed by first clearing loose debris form the concrete. Once clean a specialized epoxy is bonded to the existing concrete. This epoxy essentially preserves the concrete and defends it from future pitting issues.
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Concrete pitting is a common issue in the Midwest. Due Midwest weather being so fickle. Pricing for Concrete restoration can vary slightly but is roughly $3 per square foot.
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Concrete Restoration is an effective way to give your concrete the appearance of new concrete and helps midigate further erosion.
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