Unsure About Resurfacing Your Driveway?
Sick of replacing or repairing tiny sections of your concrete driveway? It may seem less daunting than a full overhaul but ultimately such halfhearted maintenance will leave a big hole in your pocket and might even force you to replace the material altogether - sometimes it’s best to bite the bullet and opt for the middleground of resurfacing. Although it of course depends on the complexity of decorative features required, the cost of resurfacing is substantially cheaper than full replacement. Here are 3 things to look out for that will send you down that road.
1. Your driveway is over 20 years old
When it comes to quality concrete, time unfortunately doesn’t heal all wounds. Over such extended periods, your driveway is exposed to a huge variety of weather conditions, as well as any slow movement of tree roots under the soil. Under these conditions, it’s inevitable your driveway might be in need of more than just a pressure clean. If it still appears to be holding up rather well, resurfacing rather than replacement is a good move.
2. Your driveway has developed costly cracks
Thanks to expansion and erosion over time, as well as the weight of vehicles, driveways can find themselves under a lot of pressure over time and easily develop cracks. When these can be localised or easily repaired, either with the help of a contractor or DIY, they don’t compromise the state of the overall surface. However, when the cost of tackling particular problems areas is approximately the same as a resurfacing, choosing the latter is more logical.
3. You’ve botched a repair job
Many people don’t realise that using regular concrete to smoothe over an unattractive surface is a very bad move. Unless you use a specialised concrete resurfacer, which is a more expensive polymer-based variety, the substance will not bond appropriately to the existing concrete and will end up crumbling and looking far worse than the original driveway. It will also have a negative effect on the terrain, making driving and parking difficult. In such cases it can be a good idea to hire professional assistance to remedy the situation and get your driveway smooth once more.
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