How Winter Weather Damages Concrete
North Georgia typically doesn’t experience harsh winter weather, but with recent patterns, who knows what could happen? You should be aware of the potential damage of cold weather on concrete surfaces. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and parking lots, concrete is vulnerable to a variety of issues during the winter months.
Causes of Concrete Damage in Winter
Here are some ways winter weather can damage concrete and how Advance Concrete Lifting and Leveling can help.
- Freeze-Thaw Cycles: One of the most common causes of concrete damage during winter is the freeze-thaw cycle. When water seeps into the concrete pores and freezes, it expands, causing the concrete to crack and spall. This process is repeated with each freeze-thaw cycle, leading to further deterioration of the concrete surface.
- Salt Damage: Property owners use de-icing salts to melt ice and snow on concrete surfaces. While effective at melting ice, these salts can also damage concrete by increasing the rate of freeze-thaw cycles and chemically attacking the surface.
- Thermal Stress: Fluctuations in temperature can cause concrete to expand and contract, leading to thermal stress. This stress can result in cracks and other forms of damage to the concrete surface.
- Snow and Ice Removal: Improper snow and ice removal techniques, such as using metal shovels or snow blowers with metal blades, can damage concrete’s surface. Additionally, impacts from heavy equipment or sharp objects can result in chipping and cracking.
Professional Repairs for Damaged Concrete
To repair concrete damaged by winter weather, contact Advance Concrete Lifting and Leveling. We offer professional repairs using the latest technologies. Driveways, garage floors, stoops, steps, sidewalks, walkways, patios, pool decks and more can be leveled and repaired quickly without damaging your surrounding property.
- Lifting and Leveling Concrete Slabs
- Underlying Soil Stabilization
- Fill Voids
- Polyurethane Crack Repairs
Advance Concrete Lifting and Leveling is your local Northern Georgia concrete repair company that can assess and repair any significant damage caused by winter weather. We provide expert solutions tailored to your specific situation in the following communities:
- Atlanta
- Brookhaven
- Canton
- Cumming
- Dacula
- Decatur
- Duluth
- Dunwoody
- Gainesville
- Gwinnett County
- Johns Creek
- Lawrenceville
- Marietta/East Cobb
- Norcross
- Peachtree Corners
- Roswell
- Sandy Springs
- Suwanee
- Tucker
- Woodstock
We address the damage promptly and use appropriate repair methods to restore the integrity and appearance of your concrete surfaces after winter weather has damaged them.
Atlanta Concrete Leveling and Repairs
Winter is coming soon, and your concrete may sustain considerable damage. While it is wise to protect your concrete surfaces from the damaging effects of winter weather, water, freezing and other factors can still damage your concrete driveway, walkway, garage floor or patio. Remember Advance Concrete Lifting and Leveling when your residential concrete surfaces need lifting or repairs.
If you already have damaged concrete, it could be even more unsafe during winter. Contact us for a repair quote and learn more about how to keep your concrete surfaces stable and solid.
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