Get Your Asphalt Summer Ready

With warm weather around the corner, it’s time to get your yard summer ready, including your driveway and patio. Spring cleaning your asphalt is just one way to give your neighbors yard envy.

Follow the steps below, and you will surely increase your curb appeal this summer:

Don’t Forget to Prep

First thing’s first, check the weather. When resealing the driveway, you will need time for it to dry and set. Before getting to work, make sure that the next three days will be rain free.

Review the Checklist

Make a list of all the equipment and supplies you’ll need and don’t forget to purchase gloves and protective eye wear. When purchasing a cleaner, double check the label.  Concrete cleaners can do serious damage to asphalt.

Start the Prepping

Now that you’ve purchased all your supplies, It’s time to get to work. Move all patio furniture, and cars out of the way and sweep all dust, leaves, and debris.

Inspect for Damage and Repair.

Be sure to do a thorough inspection of the area. Check for any cracks, holes or damage that might need fixing and pay close attention to the edge and ends of the driveway. Even the littlest crack should be fixed as it will only grow longer and wider with time.

Scrub Away

It’s time grab the hose and broom.  Begin at the highest point of your driveway and with a hard bristle broom, scrub the area paying close attention to oil or grease stains. Flush all soap and dirt residue with either a power washer or garden hose until clean.  For tough, deep down oil stains, follow with an oil primer.

Seal Your Work

After the driveway is thoroughly cleaned and completely dry, now it’s time to seal it. Follow directions closely.  Do not walk on your drive for at least 8 hours after the last coat and no driving on it for two days.

If you need help getting your yard summer ready the experts at Roccie's Asphalt can help. With more than 50 years of experience in driveway installation, repair, repaving, and resurfacing services in Fairfield County CT and Westchester County NY, there is no need to trust anyone else. Call us today for a free quote at 1-888-88-ROCCIES.