| The
CONCRETE DOCTOR has the following suggestions to protect
the concrete surfaces at your new home: |
| 1. |
Use
snow melting products that DO NOT use salt (sodium
chloride) as an ingredient |
| 2. |
Do
not allow water to pool and saturate your concrete
for extended periods of time. Concrete is porous by
nature. If water pools, it will not only stain your
concrete but will penetrate the surface and cause
additional damage |
| 3. |
Check
your concrete periodically for cracks and movement
of slabs. While small hairline cracks should usually
be left alone (repairs will be more noticeable than
the crack), large cracks should be sealed to prevent
water seepage. Also, watch for excessive movement
of the concrete slabs. This will result in open areas
that allow water to seep under the slabs, or next
to your foundation. |
| 4. |
Watch
for possible drainage problems around the foundation
and garage areas. The ground should slope away from
these areas to prevent water saturation and leakage
into living spaces. |
| 5. |
One
effective method for extending the life of your concrete
is to have it sealed or sealed and hardened. |
| The
CONCRETE DOCTOR offers a number of services to care
for your concrete: caulking of cracks and control
joints, power washing, and sealing/hardening of concrete
surfaces. |
