Stone patios, driveways and walkways have to stand up to a lot of abuse over the winter. Frost heave, errant snow shovels, and corrosive deicing products can all damage these hard surfaces. However, with careful installation and regular maintenance, you can avoid problems and keep your landscape looking good for years to come.
At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia, we give you five tips to help you maintain your stone patio in good shape:
1. Fill cracks or holes:
Water can get into cracks or holes and break apart your pathway when it expands during a frost. You can use asphalt to seal cracks in the driveway.
2. Keep it level:
Each year, check to make sure your pavers, stone and concrete are still level and don't have any edges sticking up that could catch on a snow shovel or plow, or worse, create a safety hazard.
3. Consider a sealant with grit:
A sealant containing grit creates a non-slip surface that is safer to walk on in inclement weather.
4. Use the right deicing products:
We recommend potassium chloride, magic salt, or straight sand as less-corrosive alternatives. Avoid rock salt in concrete or bluestone products as they are very aggressive and may deteriorate your materials quickly.
5. Don't use metal snow shovels:
The sharp edges of a metal snow shovel can scratch or ding pavers or decorative concrete. Instead, choose a shovel with a rubber blade edge, or use a mechanical broom which has soft bristles.
Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia can help you renovate or create the best place for your home.
For more information in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia call us: (678) 628-9987
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