Spring has almost sprung, is your outdoor space ready? Winter takes a harsh toll on your concrete especially if it is exposed to the elements. Concrete wears down, sinks, and cracks during a typical winter, and with this Northeast Ohio winter being extra rough this year, your concrete may be in even worse shape than usual. Road salt used to melt snow and ice can erode your concrete and create an uneven foundation for your outdoor patios, decks, and porches. Another issue is that when water seeps into the cracks and pores of the concrete and freezes, the water/ice will expand and cause cracks throughout your concrete. This is why post-winter maintenance is so important for outdoor spaces. Here are some ways to prepare your concrete for spring:
Clean Concrete
Once the bitterly cold weather finally breaks, the first thing you should do is clean your concrete. After going untouched for so long, your concrete is usually covered in films of dirt, debris, and road salt! On the first nice day of spring, you should bust out the power washer, and get your outdoor concrete clean!
Repair and Fill All Cracks
The next thing you should do to your concrete for spring is repair and fill all the cracks that were caused this winter! Cracks not only look ugly but keeping them open and exposed to the elements can cause further damage to the foundation and appearance of your concrete. Crack fillers are fairly inexpensive and it is pretty easy to teach yourself how to fill the cracks properly.
Seal Your Concrete
The last step to having beautiful outdoor spaces and concrete this spring is to have your concrete professionally sealed! Search up Northeast Ohio local concrete professionals and concrete sealers near you so the job can be done quickly, efficiently, and with no stress to you!
If you are ready to get your outdoor concrete in check just in time for spring, look up decorative concrete professionals near you!