{"id":1914,"date":"2018-09-12T20:18:23","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T20:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/?p=1914"},"modified":"2018-10-30T22:33:06","modified_gmt":"2018-10-30T22:33:06","slug":"why-seal-concrete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/why-seal-concrete\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Seal Concrete? 5 Reasons Why Sealing Concrete is So Important"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you getting ready to invest in a new concrete driveway or parking lot?<\/span><\/p>\n If so, you might be thinking, “why seal concrete when it’s already such a strong and durable material?”<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, concrete is tough. Some even believe it was <\/span>used to build the pyramids<\/span><\/a> in Egypt.<\/span><\/p>\n But it’s not invincible.<\/span><\/p>\n And if you want to get the most out of a concrete project, then you’ll want to strongly consider sealing it.<\/span><\/p>\n Aside from being cost-effective and relatively easy to apply, there are many other benefits to using a sealant.<\/span><\/p>\n Among those benefits are:<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, your concrete is exposed to the elements. From the heat of the blazing sun to hard rains and possibly <\/span>damaging ice and snow<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n But then there’s also the oil spills and other stains that come from cars, trucks and other vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n All of these can damage your concrete, so it’s important to protect it with a sealer.<\/span><\/p>\n Plus, a concrete sealer will lock out moisture – thereby lessening the damage that comes from freezing and thawing<\/span><\/p>\n An average concrete driveway can last 25-30 years. The operative word being “can.”<\/span><\/p>\n While you can expect that sort of life from your concrete, you’ll likely end up replacing it sooner if you don’t protect it. Without sealant, it’ll suffer from discoloration, cracking or even crumbling.<\/span><\/p>\n But when you opt to seal your concrete, you increase the chance that your concrete will last for those 25-30 years.<\/span><\/p>\n Keeping your concrete looking great is one thing. Keeping it functional is another.<\/span><\/p>\n When your exterior concrete is repeatedly exposed to the harsh elements, it gets weakened. Then cracking, scaling and other concrete problems can occur.<\/span><\/p>\n By sealing your concrete, you enhance its durability – which can prevent damage. So to keep your concrete looking and working great, take the extra step to have it sealed.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy Seal Concrete?<\/b><\/h2>\n
1. Protection<\/b><\/h2>\n
2. Extended Life<\/b><\/h2>\n
3. Increased Durability<\/b><\/h2>\n
4. Mold Deterrent<\/b><\/h2>\n