Cracked Concrete Driveway; Is It Worth Fixing?
A Driveway with cracked concrete should be replaced if due to widespread, deep cracks, settlement or sunken concrete. If concrete has cosmetic cracks, frost heaves, scaling or even potholes, it can be...
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Snow+Salt+Scrapers=Damage
I recently returned from a brief ski trip in Mammoth (kids were skiing and snowboarding, not me) where we had a day of heavy snow. When we arrived the first night there was snow on the ground but not a...
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Not Just May Flowers
California’s flowers don’t wait for May. Here are some of the flowers in Roklin’s yard. The phrase April Showers Bring May Flowers originated from a poem written by Thomas Tusser in his book One...
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Milder Winters Do Not Reduce Road Damage
Milder winters actually cause more damage to roads than long, cold winters. Warmer weather means more melting, more water and more freeze-thaw cycles. When the ground stays frozen all winter there is...
View ArticleHow to Repair Hairline Concrete Cracks
Hairline cracks can occur when concrete is not properly maintained immediately after or during placement. Concrete shrinks as it hardens and if it is not kept moist as it cures, it will crack. If the...
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Combat Salt and Calcium Chloride Damage Before Winter Sets in
With winter upon us there is concern about the damage done to roadways by salt and calcium chloride. Although necessary for ice control, when a road is aged and oxidized, stripped asphalt can be...
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