Protect your concrete patio during winters
Summer is here, and if you recently got your concrete patio installed, you’re set to enjoy mild spring afternoons, balmy summer evening and chilly fall nights relaxing outside taking in the fresh air. But did you ever spare a minute to think about what winter may do to your concrete patio?
If you want your patio to last – and not see crumbling edges or hideous cracks – think about taking measures to safeguard it from harsh weather, mainly the biting winter temperatures, snow, and ice. Supposing you’re yet to buy a concrete or weatherproof sealer for your patio, you may want to pick up your phone and feel out a few concrete patio contractors in preparation for the upcoming big freeze.
Winterize: prepare your concrete patio protection
You might be musing on what happens to your patio in winter. At first, you may remove snow using a shovel or create a path to your door after the initial snowfall. Whatever your reasons, the sun will melt the snow and lave water behind. This water percolates into you the concrete and expands upon freezing when temperatures plummet at night. When this freezing and thawing occurs repeatedly, it causes spalling and cracking within the concrete.
The damaging effects of the freeze and thaw become even more apparent if you settled for an unsealed or outdoor concrete paint as your preferred choice for a finish. As the crevices in the concrete enlarge, the paint colors on the patio peel away thereby exposing the concrete beneath. No homeowner wants a hideous patio particularly after doling out their hard-earned cash on their exquisite concrete pad.
Resealing your patio
Don’t revel in knowing you could spend a little more cash on a concrete sealer. Over the next two or three years after installing your patio and applying a sealer, you may not need to worry about the elements. However, we suggest you call your contractor to inquire about the sealer’s lifetime.
Even the best coatings and sealers call for reapplication every few years to guarantee your patio is well protected. Also, resealing is less costly that undergoing a patio repair or replacement in case the harsh winter get the better of your patio.
Conclusion
Keep your patio snow and ice-free as much as you can to ensure it retains its alluring look. More importantly, consult a few of the concrete patio protection contractors in your locality to advise you on the various measures to take during winters to maintain your patio in the best possible shape.
