Category: Concrete Protection
What Factors Determine Whether Damaged Concrete Needs Resurfacing or Full Replacement?
When concrete shows signs of surface damageālike pitting, popping, or scalingāitās easy to panic and assume a complete replacement is needed. But in many cases, especially when freeze-thaw cycles are...
If Concrete Is Well Maintained, Yet It Was DamagedāWas the Product at Fault?
When concrete damage appears after winter, itās natural to search for the cause. And if a contractor claims the concrete was well maintained, it might seem like the ice melt...
Why Resurfacing is Often Better Than Replacing Scaled Concrete
Not all concrete damage is created equal. When winter weather and freeze-thaw cycles expose weaknesses in concrete surfaces, the result is often scalingāa condition where the top quarter-inch or so...
Why Test Safe Paw on a Small, Inconspicuous Area First, Even on Sealed or Older Concrete?
The Importance of Testing Ice Melt Products on Concrete Surfaces Even when using products like Safe Paw and Safe Thaw, which are designed to be safe for concrete, it’s advisable...
How to Tell If Damage to My Concrete Is from an Ice Melter, the Seal, or Poor Concrete Quality
When winter ends and your driveway or walkway looks flaked, cracked, or pitted, it’s natural to ask: Was it the ice melt I used? But determining the true cause of...
What Is Air Entrainment in Concrete, and Why Does It Matter for Winter Durability?
Why Air Entrainment Matters Concrete is a solid mass formed from a mixture of gravel, sand, cement, and water. In its normal state, it doesn’t naturally contain air. However, when...
Safest Ice Melt for Concrete: Protect Your Surfaces This Winter
As winter approaches, homeowners face the challenge of keeping driveways and walkways free from ice while ensuring the integrity of their concrete surfaces. Selecting the safest ice melt for concrete...
Don’t Salt Your Concrete Driveway- Use This Instead
People in areas with harsh winters are familiar with the dangers of a slick, icy driveway. Your driveways can become slip and fall hazards, putting you at risk of falling...
How To Melt Ice Without Damaging Concrete?
During the winter months, ice can freeze on the concrete outside our homes creating a dangerously slick surface. This slippery ice can cause slips and falls to occur. Many people...