Maintenance

Sealing for stamped concrete is recommended every 2 years or so. Once the surface is clean and dry, seal lightly with a good quality sealer recommended for stamped concrete.

Drainage

Water can be a big problem for concrete. Good run off is important to insure concrete stays in good condition.

Rainspouts are often the source of concrete problems, especially in the winter. Water gets under the concrete and with freeze/thaw cycles concrete lifts and may crack.

Cracking

Concrete does crack. However your concrete will be saw cut to control cracking. Concrete will expand and crack in these planned control lines. Rare, but occasionally, hairline cracks outside the control cut will occur. This is totally normal and does not affect the integrity of your concrete.

De Icers

Do Not use De Icers to completely melt snow or ice. Instead, use De Icers to make the removal of snow and ice easier. De Icers melt down through the snow or ice to the hard surface, then spread out underneath. This undercuts and loosens the snow so shoveling can be done.

Ice melting chemicals can damage concrete surfaces if not careful. Concentrated amounts that refreeze on concrete after melting can cause damage. Ice melting materials refreeze at 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweep or shovel excess ice materials off concrete to avoid problems.

The most common winter damage problem is scaling. Scaling is small flakes of concrete that come loose from the surface by the de-icing agent. We only recommend the use of sand in winter.