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Maintaining your asphalt driveway is a year-round homeowner responsibility. Too often, homeowners neglect their driveway during winter months. Here are our expert tips on maintaining and caring for your asphalt driveway during winter months. 1. Repair Driveway Cracks
Cracks in a driveway allow for water and moisture to seep in under the surface. When the temperatures drop below freezing, the water freezes and expands causing cracks to grow or potholes to develop. It is crucial that you repair cracks when they first occur. 2. Edge Your Driveway Remove four inches of grass and dirt from the edges of your asphalt driveway. This allows for water and snow melt to drain properly. 3. Use the Right Tools to Remove Snow Snow plows and shovels are necessary for significant snow removal. Make sure shovels are not too sharp and that plow blades are lifted to not scrape the driveway during snow removal. Failing to do so can cause unwanted nicks which lead to cracks. Hiring a professional snow removal company also helps maintain the life of your driveway. 4. Pick the Proper De-icing Agent De-icing agents like salt are harsh on your asphalt driveway and can cause cracks. If possible, use a less abrasive solution like kitty litter or sand to help icy spots on your driveway. 5. Check Your Gutters If gutters drain directly on your driveway, the constant moisture can cause damage to the asphalt. Your driveway is more than somewhere to park; it’s an investment in your home. Take care of it year-round and use these tips for proper maintenance this winter. If you have questions, contact a professional to help you.
8 Comments
9/25/2018 11:24:14 am
I really appreciate your tip to get the right tools so you don't scratch the asphalt. My wife and I have been thinking of moving into a new house that has an asphalt driveway, and we don't know whether or not we should buy it since it snows a lot here. If we move into that house, I will be sure to get the right equipment for shoveling our driveway!
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9/25/2018 12:22:03 pm
Thanks for the feedback! As long as your asphalt is repaired/maintained before it gets below 50 degrees, it will be ready for the snow!
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7/30/2019 11:31:15 am
I like how you included that you should make sure your shovels are too sharp so it won't scrape your driveway. My husband and I have been wanting to get an asphalt driveway installed and I wanted to know how to maintain it in the winter. I'll make sure to keep this information in mind if we decide to get an asphalt driveway installed.
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Marissa M
7/30/2019 02:25:18 pm
Thank you so much! We do our absolute best to help people in any way that we can!
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3/7/2022 09:35:59 pm
Thanks for putting this up, you have done a good job.
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5/12/2022 09:32:11 am
Thank you for explaining that in order for water and snow melt to drain properly, you should remove four inches of grass and dirt from the edges of your asphalt driveway. I've been wondering what we can do now to help with preventing damage to our new asphalt driveway. I'll remember to mention this to my husband and see if he can get started on this before the rainy season really sets in.
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5/31/2022 08:31:22 am
I like that you said that the freezing could be the cause of the damage of your cracks. A friend of mine told me a couple of days ago that he was looking for a service that could pave layers of asphalt in their driveway because of cracked parts and potholes, and he asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. Thanks for helping me with an enlightening article, I'll be sure to tell him that consulting a trusted asphalt company can help them provide more information about the asphalt operation.
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9/23/2022 03:52:04 pm
Recently, my brother told me he's interested in installing an asphalt driveway in his new house, so he's looking for tips on how to maintain it. I'm glad you explained the importance of leaving some room for your driveway to drain properly, so I'll share this with my brother now. Thanks for the insight on keeping an asphalt driveway in good shape throughout every season.
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