There is no reason why your driveway shouldn’t have a long and healthy life, and for that to happen, you have to know how to maintain it.There are many things you can do to keep it new, so here are three things you should be mindful of as they could be ruining your driveway!
DIY Car Washes
Do you like to keep your car spic and span? Are you often washing your car in your driveway? Well, it’s not only bad for your driveway it’s bad for the environment too. When you wash your car on your driveway, the soapy water runs off into the sewer drains. Besides, that water sitting on your driveway can lead to pooling, and if you have existing cracks, this can cause expansion and damage.
Tree Roots
Plants are an excellent way to spruce up your driveway, but it can also be a way to ruin it too! Trees and Bushes close to your driveway can have nowhere to grow, and the roots can begin to expand beneath your driveway causing significant cracks and structure issues. So when it comes time to plant your surrounding plants, make sure you know what you are planting and where to avoid some major driveway issues.
Poor Snow Removal
The first snowfall can be a wonderful thing but the removal, not so much. When it comes to your driveway, you’ll want to be sure that you are fully shoveling everything you can and that any salt placed on it is eventually cleaned off. Salt and water both can break down the top layer and cause cracks and potholes, so make sure you remove it.
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