Sealing your concrete and driveway should be at the top of every homeowner’s mind in the spring after a rollercoaster of freeze/thaw cycles during the winter. Unsealed concrete surfaces and driveways can start to show damage, but Rock Solid Concrete Sealing Systems can help stop it from happening and save you money. Our 25-year guaranteed concrete and driveway sealant is the most lasting and durable in Kansas City. As winter transitions to spring, we often get quite a few calls with inquiries about spalling and scaling, so in this week’s post, we’ll discuss what they are and how to stop them from happening.
Concrete And Driveway Sealing in Kansas City, Lees Summit, and Overland Park
Concrete spalling and scaling are both forms of concrete deterioration, but they occur for different reasons and have distinct characteristics.
Concrete spalling refers to the flaking or chipping of the surface layer of concrete, typically in the form of small, irregular-shaped pieces. This usually happens when water enters the concrete and causes the reinforcing steel to rust and expand, which in turn causes the surface layer of the concrete to crack and break away. Spalling can also occur due to freeze-thaw cycles, exposure to high temperatures, or the use of de-icing salts.
On the other hand, concrete scaling is the loss of the top layer of concrete in the form of thin, flat flakes. Scaling can be caused by various factors, such as freeze-thaw cycles, exposure to high temperatures, or the use of de-icing salts. Still, it usually happens when the surface layer of the concrete is weaker than the underlying layer. This can occur if the concrete is over-troweled, the surface layer is too thin, or the concrete is exposed to excessive moisture or chemical exposure.
Avoiding concrete and driveway damage or replacement is simple and affordable when you call Rock Solid Concrete Sealing Systems for our 25-year guaranteed sealant. For a quote, call (816) 406-5995 or complete the form below, and we’ll contact you.
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