Overland Park Driveway Sealing Experts
Many homes now have concrete driveways. Concrete is used because it is long lived, easy to maintain and aesthetically pleasing. Most driveways have a broom finish to them and while more expensive, exposed aggregate is popular, too.
A proper installation starts with a quality concrete mix. Air entrained concrete should be used. This means that the concrete has microscopic air bubbles trapped inside the concrete and remain there once the it cures. These bubbles help maintain the strength and integrity of the concrete when it expands and contracts from temperature changes. Also, any water that gets into the concrete has room to expand when it freezes and not cause spalling or scaling.
Proper Driveway Sealing
You cannot tell just by looking at your Overland Park driveway if it is strong enough to withstand freezing water expansion. To be safe, you should use a penetrating siloxane/silane sealer. These penetrate below the surface of the concrete and chemically bond to it. The pores get filled and stop water from entering the concrete. And they allow the concrete to breathe and release any water vapor that is inside of them. Water can also come up from under the concrete and it must be able to escape. If it cannot and is trapped below the surface, the water will freeze and cause spalling and scaling. The sealers leave an invisible barrier to water. They will not color, darken or change the texture of the concrete.
Our Services:
- Driveway Sealing Services
- Concrete Sealing Services
