This past winter was full of snow and that meant lots of potholes for spring. Now, we’ve got to watch out for little plants pushing their way through the cracks in your pavement. The reason your concrete or asphalt might crack is two-fold. The first reason that might contribute is moisture, and we’ve had a lot of that. The second thing that can lead to cracking is a lot of changes in temperature. With this past winter, we’ve had a lot of both. So, let’s check out some ways you can minimize the cracks in your pavement.

Before You Pour

One of the best ways to minimize the damage of cracking is to create joints before the concrete is poured. Think of a joint as a controlled crack. If the concrete has a decent amount of joints, then there will be less chance of having lots and lots of cracks throughout the concrete. Large sheets are more likely to crack, simple as that.

Sealant is also very helpful

Concrete sealant can help you once the cracks have already happened. You can buy some at the local hardware store to fill in small cracks like a caulk. Now, it should be said that sealant will not completely fix your concrete. It will only provide a temporary repair. The best way to completely fix your pavement is to simply replace it. In the event that you cannot replace your driveway, you can have it sealed professionally so that you can rest assured that the cracks are going to get worse.

If you think your concrete could use replacement or a new coat of sealant then give us a call! We are more than happy to help you figure out the best way of protecting your concrete surfaces both big and small.

If you’re in need of repair for your concrete driveway then contact the Tri-State Paving Company. You can reach them by phone, 610.563.9456 (West Chester), 610.932.3566 (Oxford), or 302.757.4100 (Delaware). You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+

Tags: cracks, driveway, pavement, repaving, replacement

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