Maintaining Your Driveway This Winter

If you’re not looking forward to winter this year, you’re not alone! Staying warm when the temperatures drop to freezing outside can be a real challenge. Winter can be tough on driveways too; with snow, ice and rain all taking their toll.

Whether you have a concrete, paved or resin bound driveway, there’s plenty you can do to ensure your drive survives even the harshest winter. Here are a few tips to keep your driveway looking ship-shape until spring arrives.

Clear Away Snow

Don’t let snow accumulate on your driveway, as it can melt and refreeze. The melted water seeps into small cracks and expands when it refreezes, making existing holes and cracks worse. It’s best to clear away snow as it falls. For a light dusting, a broom is usually adequate, but for heavier snowfall you’ll need to invest in a snow shovel. Plastic snow shovels are the best option, particularly if you have a resin bound driveway. Metal snow shovels and ploughs can cause damage to the resin surface. Driveway Cleaning is vital!

Use a Sealant

You can apply sealant yourself to your driveway (or hire the professionals) to offer an extra layer of protection during the winter months. Sealant helps to prevent snow and freezing water from seeping into any small cracks in your drive and causing damage; which could be expensive to repair come the spring time. Ask Patio Cleaning Company for more!

Call in The Professionals

Using a Power Cleaning Driveway service is a great option if you want to keep your driveway in good shape during the winter months. Driveway maintenance is a serious business, so using power cleaning services ensures that the job is carried out professionally. Power cleaning services usually use a pressurised system to clean the surface of your drive, removing dirt and debris.

They’ll often carry out minor repairs and apply weed killer, as well as providing spot cleaning for stubborn marks or any areas which are hard to reach. Finally, a layer of sealant can be applied to protect your driveway from further elements.

Failing to protect your driveway from the harsh winter weather could end up costing you more than you’d expect, and nobody wants to be hit by an unexpected repair bill when spring arrives. Spending a little of your hard-earned cash on driveway maintenance this winter is sure to pay off when spring rolls around – your driveway will look as good as new!

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