Concrete sealing is the choice of many homeowners for many reasons, including increasing the longevity of their property and exterior surfaces. It makes sense to maintain what you own. Proper maintenance of your concrete will not only increase curb appeal but can add value to your home as well.
Concrete is a surface that can definitely add curb appeal and value but can decrease it if it is not maintained properly. Concrete surfaces like driveways, in a general sense, do not have to be sealed or protected to perform well. A concrete driveway will last for years without being sealed, but once it begins to deteriorate, it can be too late to stop it. Sealing a cement driveway can be done in a short amount of time by professionals Elite Epoxy Floors.
In the U.S., concrete and asphalt account for 90 percent of driveways — and both crack and discolor over time. Driveway cracks result primarily from age and weather, especially in unsealed driveways. When water from snow or rain seeps through concrete, it creates pools of water underneath it, which lead to cracking, especially when that moisture freezes and thaws repeatedly. This seepage occurs because most driveways are made from porous materials. Concrete sealing closes off the pores so that water can’t penetrate the paving material.
There are many reasons to seal a concrete driveway, but one of the main reasons to do concrete sealing is to extend the life of your concrete and to keep it looking good for many years. Here are some other great benefits for concrete driveway sealing:
· Increases the concrete’s longevity
· Improves appearance and curb appeal
· Adds to the value of your home
· It is fairly inexpensive and easy to do
· Reduces spalling, flaking, and cracking
· Protection from oil spills and other stains
· Mold and mildew resistant
Besides the added benefits of sealing a concrete driveway, there are also negative effects that occur when concrete is not sealed that should be taken into consideration. Like anything else that is subjected to the elements, concrete can begin to fail prematurely.
Stain protection is another benefit of concrete sealing a driveway. Your driveway will be subjected to many things in the great outdoors that can leave unsightly stains on the surface – leaves, dirt, fertilizer, pet urine, oil, tire tracks and much more. The right sealer will keep all the above from penetrating the surface of the concrete and leaving an unsightly stain.
For the fairly inexpensive cost of concrete sealing a driveway, it is certainly one of the best bangs for your buck when it comes to home improvements. A quality cement sealer will keep your concrete drive looking new and performing well for many years to come. A sealer will enhance and protect your new or existing driveway. When properly sealed and/or resealed the service life of concrete is greatly extended.
For more information about concrete sealing, call Elite Epoxy Floors at (816) 729-7143. For a free estimate, click here.
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