Concrete Sealing

Why You Should Use a Concrete Driveway Sealer

Homeowners are well aware that the elements can wreak havoc on a concrete driveway surface causing spalling and deterioration. Oil spills, leaking engine fluids, grease, tire marks, acids, and leaf stains can do a number on the appearance alone. Concrete driveways will fail faster if, 1) the water/cement ratio may have been to high, and/or 2) the concrete surface may not have been finished properly. By protecting the concrete early on you can avoid having to replace it later.

TYPICAL COSTS FOR CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS: The average cost for new concrete is about $4 per square foot (500 sq. ft. driveway will cost $2,000) plus the additional costs of a gravel base (50 cents per sq. ft./$250), labor (around $800), materials (around $100), and removal of the old concrete driveway (anywhere from $600 to $3,000). As you can see, quite pricey! Concrete Sealing a faction of that cost!!

We strengthen your concrete with RadonSeal Sealer which greatly reduce the chance of cracking, pitting, and spalling.

Using a concrete driveway sealer sooner than later will not only save you in routine maintenance but also your wallet! Sealing your concrete driveway will help:

Extend The Life Of The Concrete

Strengthen Concrete

Reduce Spalling and Cracking

Resist Chemical Spills

Reduce The Bond Of Snow & Ice

Protect Decorative Concrete

Concrete Driveway Sealers Will Protect Against...

FREEZE-THAW CYCLES: Freeze-thaw usually causes the most damage. Concrete is porous and when snow and ice melt, the water penetrates into the concrete. When this absorbed water repeatedly melts and freezes, it exerts tremendous expansive force, which results in scaling, pitting, and cracking of the concrete.

However, water causes even more damage when it starts corroding reinforcing steel. Nothing can stop the expansion of rusting steel. As it expands, it cracks the concrete from the inside. This damage is often noticeable on parking structures and bridges.

CHEMICAL DE-ICING SALTS: De-icers have a destructive effect on concrete by chemical reaction. On a new driveway, you are supposed to wait at least two years before using deicers. In addition, chemical deicers also greatly increase
the number of freeze/thaw cycles, amplifying their destructive effects.

CHLORINE: Chlorine is destructive to concrete - it reacts and breaks it down. If you live close to the ocean, seal your outdoor concrete against saltwater and salts carried by the wind. For similar reasons, seal your concrete pool deck against splashing water and chlorine.

MOLD, MILDEW, MOSS & ALGAE: Additionally, mold, mildew, moss, and algae will often develop in shady, damp areas causing discoloration and staining. It can make the concrete surface very slippery. Spills of engine fluids and household chemicals can penetrate into concrete and leave deep, hard-to-remove stains.

SPILLS & LEAKS: Oil spills, leaky engine fluids, and household chemicals can penetrate into concrete and leave deep, hard-to-remove stains.

We first clean the concrete surface with Dual High-Pressure 15" Diameter Shroud with rotating jets. This helps to remove all the surface dirt and built-up residue using a power washer.

Rinse off the dirty water immediately before it has a chance to settle and dry on the concrete surface. The concrete surface must be cleaned entirely of dust, dirt and debris prior to application. Freshly poured concrete must be firm enough to walk on with no surface water present prior to application.

Applying the concrete sealer with a 3.5 gallon handheld sprayer. The concrete sealer is a 100% acrylic water based clear drying emulsion designed to seal and protect concrete against water, salt, and oil damage. Resists blushing when exposed to moisture or rainfall.

A second coat is then applied to complete the process. Concrete sealing should be done every 3 to 5 years. We offer many different types of sealer. Radon Penetrating Sealer, Nuway Concrete Sealers including Conspec Crystal Seal, Sealmaster Concrete Sealer, and many others.