Tired of looking out at that unsightly broken and cracked driveway? If the concrete outside of your home has been damaged by time and the elements, it really can be an eyesore.
But you do not need to invest in replacing your driveway, walkway, or steps when repairing it can be much more affordable.
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If your driveway is experiencing cracking, scaling or spalling, the best solution is to resurface it with a concrete overlay. Resurfacing will not only cover up the existing flaws, it will also upgrade the look of your driveway by allowing you to choose from a variety of color and pattern options. Before you can resurface existing concrete, its important to remove any unsound concrete and repair noticeable cracks so the overlay has a solid base to bond to. See this step-by-step overview of resurfacing a concrete driveway.
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For concrete with minor cracking or discoloration, you can completely disguise the flaws by engraving a pattern in the surface. Depending on the pattern you choose, the flaws in the concrete can actually contribute to the look. With engraving, the concrete is stained first and then a special routing machine is used to cut the pattern into the surface, creating faux grout lines. Learn more about the concrete engraving process. |
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If your driveway slab is sinking in spots, the problem is most likely due to a poorly compacted subgrade or soil erosion. With slabjacking, its possible raise the slab back to its original position by pumping a mixture of sand, cement, fly ash, and other additives beneath the slab. See this overview of how slabjacking can fix a sunken concrete driveway. Helpful info for homeowners- http://www.muscogeenation-nsn.gov/Pages/InteriorAffairs/pdf/individualdrivewayapp.pdf
http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/traffic/Documents/DrivewayManual.pdf
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