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Your Driveway Is Being Damaged By These 5 Things You Didn’t Know

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Your driveway can be damaged by a variety of things, such as snow and ice, the weight of your vehicles, tree roots, gasoline and motor oil, and sunlight. When these things damage your driveway, it may be difficult to know how to fix them. Luckily for you, we have put together a list of tips that will help you identify the problem so that you can solve it quickly!

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Salt: How To Melt Ice On A Driveway?

Some people would say salt. Less do they know that salt can damage a driveway if it’s used too often. How does salt melt ice? The salt will help melt snow and ice, but after an excessive use, your driveway may end up being damaged.

Ice Melting Chemicals

Ice melters contain chemicals that melt away heavy amounts of ice on your driveway. Unfortunately, these products also cause damage over time because they eat away at concrete surfaces when they’re used excessively or improperly applied (i.e., sprayed directly onto concrete).

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How To Melt Ice On A Driveway?

Safe Paw ice melt is free from chlorides and other harmful chemicals. Therefore, it is safe for pets, plants, and the environment. It is non-corrosive and does not damage your concrete. It works well at all temperatures and surfaces. Its natural granules provide you with three days of protection from snow accumulation.

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The Weight Of Your Vehicles

Heavy vehicles like trucks and SUVs tend to put more pressure on driveways than other vehicles would, which can cause them to become cracked or broken over time. If you notice any cracks in your driveway after driving over it with cars with heavy loads, consider moving those cars around so they’re not parked in this particular spot. Get it repaired by professionals who know what they’re doing.

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Tree Roots

Tree roots will sometimes grow underneath the surface of a concrete slab if there’s enough moisture. These trees may be causing damage simply because their growth patterns extend beyond what normal conditions would allow without harming anything nearby like yours!

Gasoline/Motor Oil

These substances have been known since ancient times as dangerous. they’re both flammable materials when mixed too much–the fumes alone could kill someone instantly upon inhalation.

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Conclusion

So, next time you see a crack in your driveway, take a look at the culprits and make sure nothing is damaging it. You’ll save yourself some money and have peace of mind that your driveway will last for years to come.

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