In Salt Lake City, winter conditions often require liberal use of road salt to keep driveways and pathways clear of ice. However, frequent salt application can harm your concrete driveway, causing it to weaken, crack, and deteriorate prematurely. Salt penetrates the porous surface of concrete, leading to internal damage that becomes visible as pitting, flaking, …
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What Is Decorative Concrete Coating?
Decorative concrete coating is a decorative treatment option for homeowners who want to spruce up driveways, patios, and walkways. decorative concrete coating — or decorative pavement marking as it’s more commonly known — has been on the market since the 1970s, but new advancements have made decorative concrete even better than before, especially with salt …
Does Heating Your Driveway Damage Concrete?
Heated driveways – do they damage concrete? Or are they a great idea to pursue, especially in a cold state like Utah? For those who live in colder areas where braving chilly, snowy weather is a given during the winter, you’ll likely find yourself seriously considering investing in a heated driveway. The amount of time …
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3 Ways to Maintain Your Concrete Driveway this Winter
The winter is here in Utah, bringing snow, slush, and ice, and for your concrete driveway, that can add up to be a bad combination. Here are 3 ways to maintain your concrete driveway this winter so that it can last you longer, and you can keep enjoying it all year long. Clear the Snow …
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