How To Get Snow And Ice Off Your Driveway Without Wrecking The Sidewalk
The winter months are here, which means you’re probably going to have to deal with snow and ice on your driveway. When the snow and ice comes, it’s time to get your best ice melt for concrete and shovel out and start clearing your driveway. But what about the sidewalk? If you’ve ever had to scrape off your driveway and then realized that you’ve left a giant mound of ice on the sidewalk, you know how annoying that can be. Here are some tips for removing snow and ice from your driveway without wrecking the sidewalk:
- If possible, clear off only one side of your driveway at a time. This will help keep your driveway clear while keeping pedestrian traffic safe on the sidewalk.
- Use a scraper with an angled blade to scrape off the snow and ice from the top of your driveway before using a shovel to clear away any remaining chunks of ice or snow.
- Use a scraper with an angled blade to scrape off the snow and ice from the top of your driveway before using a shovel to clear away any remaining chunks of ice or snow.
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- Depending on the size of your driveway and how much snow fell, you may be able to simply shovel it all into a pile and then use a push broom to blow the snow off of your driveway surface. Alternatively, if there is any ice or hard-packed snow left over after you’ve shoveled everything else away, consider renting a snow blower. This will help you clear away those stubborn chunks so that they don’t melt down into slush later in the day.
Some useful info on stamped concrete driveway
Stamped concrete is made up of three layers: an aggregate base layer (usually gravel), a cement layer, and an overlay (usually asphalt). The cement layer binds the aggregate together and gives stamped concrete its strength and durability. The overlay provides a smooth surface for vehicles to drive on without damaging the underlying layers beneath them.
Conclusion
We hope this has helped you understand how to get snow off your stamped concrete driveway and keep it looking clean. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below!
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