Did you forget to winterize your concrete before the snow started or have you noticed some issues during the winter? There are a few steps you can take to fix your concrete during the wintertime.
Use a Heat Blanket
The first step would be to purchase some heat blankets. Heat blankets are used by construction workers during the winter months to thaw concrete. They do this because it is extremely difficult to do anything cosmetically or foundationally to frozen concrete so it is important that you have a way to thaw it before you begin working. Heat blankets are also used to help cure concrete. It takes significantly more time to cure concrete in cold weather. Place the heat blankets over the area that needs to be cured to allow for proper drying without freezing.
Hire a Professional Concrete Contractor
DIYing projects around your home have been all the rage for the last couple of years, but fixing concrete during the winter months is usually best left to the professionals. Professional concrete contractors will have access to different solvents with anti-freeze that will thaw the concrete without damage. They also have access to the best quality tools and machinery to work during winter. These concrete contractors are experienced and will know exactly how to fix your concrete.
Wait Until Spring
To obtain the best results possible without fail, you should try to hold off on fixing outdoor concrete until the weather becomes warmer. Even in the best possible elements (sunny and 75 degrees) repairing concrete is still difficult. Now you add below zero temperatures and snow to that and you have a recipe for disaster. If you want to do this work yourself, you are better off waiting until spring so you don’t accidentally ruin your concrete.
Use a Temporary Fix
Any home improvement or hardware store will sell DIY concrete crack fixes. There are hundreds of crack fillers on the market, so be sure to do your research to find the best crack filler for your specific type of concrete. This will fix cosmetic issues that may be bothering you without ruining your concrete.
If you need outdoor concrete services during the winter, search local concrete contractors to see what your options are!