Why seal your concrete?

The reason your concrete is ugly (or soon will be) is because you haven’t had it sealed in years if ever. Go ahead, pour some water on it – what do you see? If your concrete darkens-up and absorbs like a “big hard sponge” then it is UNSEALED & open for water damage.

You are just asking for trouble if you are letting water, oil, and other chemicals soak down into your concrete. Did you know that water expands up to 9% when it freezes? That is why it will pit, pop, crack and flake off!

Besides the obvious damage caused by salt and ice melting chemicals, there are plenty of other bad things that are damaging it right now. Lawn fertilizers, oil, gas, anti-freeze, UV rays, rain containing high amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids.

It is going to keep ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT unless you do something to protect it.” Can you really afford an expensive tear-out and replacement?

Many homeowners today are looking for ways to increase the longevity of their property and exterior surfaces. With home costs down, and the costs of materials and home repairs up, it only makes sense to maintain what you own. Proper maintenance will not only increase curb appeal but can add value to your home as well.

Concrete is one of those surfaces 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. As a matter of fact, a concrete driveway will last for years without being sealed, but once it begins to deteriorate it can be too late to stop it.

There are many reasons to have 3D Concrete Solutions wash and seal your concrete:

• Increases the concrete’s longevity
• Reduces spalling, flaking, and cracking
• Improves appearance and curb appeal
• Adds to the value of your home
• It is fairly inexpensive compared to the value of your concrete
• Protection from oil spills and other stains
• Mold and mildew resistance

 

Besides the added benefits of sealing your concrete, 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.

Oxidation from the sun can begin to break down the concrete causing it to age more quickly resulting in chips or flakes breaking from the top surface. In colder climates, moisture that penetrates the concrete can freeze and thaw continuously causing the concrete to shift, crack, and even heave or buckle. Mold and mildew can buildup on concrete that has not been sealed.

The good news is these situations can be reduced dramatically by a simple driveway sealing. Our high-quality concrete sealer will lock out moisture so freezing and thawing will not damage it. A driveway sealer will also block the sun’s harmful U.V. rays and protect the driveway from oil spills and stains.

For the fairly inexpensive cost of 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.

How long does the Water Seal last?

As far as the longevity of the sealer goes, in the first 3-5 years you will have excellent protection. In the 5th-7th year you will have a good protection, and after that you should have ok protection. These are just general guidelines as many things will factor into how long it is expected to protect the concrete.

RESIDENTIAL USE:

• Driveways
• Garage Floors
• Steps and Sidewalks
• Patios
• Porches
• Pool Decks
• Basement Walls and Floors

 

COMMERCIAL USE:

• Warehouse Floors
• Parking Lots
• Sidewalks
• Showroom Floors
• Patios
• Walls and More

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