Escape the Ordinary: How to Create an Outdoor Destination in Your Backyard
Keeping your property’s driveway in great condition can save you money along with making it easier to use. Winter weather conditions can damage a driveway’s materials, and if you don’t plan carefully, your driveway is difficult for you to walk on or to park a vehicle. Protecting a driveway can prevent damage such as cracks or potholes in the asphalt. Protect a driveway this winter from these problems:
• Snow
• Ice
• Rain
Use a Snowblower to Clear Way the Snow
When you have a long or wide driveway, you can injure your back trying to shovel it, but a snowblower is simpler to push around to remove the snow. Remember that you may need to use a snowblower multiple times while it is snowing to make it easier to clear away the snow. If you own a business with a huge parking lot with multiple entrances and exits, then a snowplow is essential.
Avoid Using Corrosive Ice Melting Chemicals
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Buy the Right Type of Snow Shovel
If you must use a snow shovel to clear away snow, then make sure that it doesn’t have sharp edges that will scrape away the driveway’s asphalt. You may have an ancient snow shovel that is difficult to use, so you should invest in a lightweight snow shovel that has a handle shape that makes lifting the now easier.
A Broom Is Great for Removing Small Amounts of Snow
A regular household broom with soft bristles is a great way to remove small amounts of snow from a driveway, but when you want to remove the snow faster, use a push broom that has a wider bristled surface. Make sure to wear slip-resistant footwear while working on your slippery driveway to prevent any falling injuries.
Snow Tires Can Damage the Driveway’s Asphalt
While you may want to have snow tires on your vehicle during the winter, these items can damage a driveway by creating holes in the asphalt. If you want to have snow tires, then think carefully about the style that you buy so that you won’t have as much damage to your property’s driveway.
Apply New Sealants to the Driveway
The application of new sealants on a driveway can protect the asphalt and underlying materials from damage. Late spring through autumn is the best time to apply sealants, but it is also possible to apply protective substances during the winter when the temperature increases and it isn’t raining or snowing. Contact Campbell & Ferrara today at 703-354-6724 to learn more about driveway wintertime protection.
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