How To Keep Your Paved Driveway Looking As Good As New

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How To Keep Your Paved Driveway Looking As Good
As New
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• If your driveway was completed by a reputable,
  experienced professional, then you can reasonably
  expect it to last for as long as three decades,
  but it will last for far less if you dont take
  steps to care for it regularly.
• Below are some tips for keeping your driveway
  looking as good as new, for as long as possible
• Dont let weeds get too comfortable
• Weeds are an unwelcome guest on any driveway, and
  just like unwelcome guests in the home, youll
  need to see them off as quickly as possible! You
  can spray weeds with an environmentally friendly
  weed killer, or even use good old white vinegar
  to stop them from taking over your driveway.

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• If weeds are a persistent problem and youre
  struggling to eliminate them, talk to your paving
  contractor about a long-term solution.
• Tread carefully on a new driveway
• Hopefully this advice isnt too late! Traffic and
  heavy footfall shouldnt pass over your new
  driveway until at least 3 days after its
  installation, and if temperatures are high, then
  you should keep them off for even longer. As the
  edges of a driveway are its weakest areas, try
  not to drive there wherever possible, and if
  possible, back up the edges with gravel after
  paving. If youd like more information about
  staying off of your driveway after installation,
  your driveway contractor should be able to advise
  you better, if they havent already.

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• Wherever possible, use sealants
• Highly recommended for those living in areas that
  experience particularly harsh winters or
  scorching summers, resealing your driveway
  annually can help prevent damage from occurring.
• Clean it up
• Any spillages that occur on your driveway, should
  be cleaned up using appropriate tools and
  substances as quickly as possible, as they can
  easily stain and then be even harder to
  eliminate. Fill in any cracks or holes as soon as
  they appear, and if your driveway consists of
  interlocking bricks, clean it regularly and
  rebuff the polymeric sand content.

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• A newly paved driveway is like a gift for a home
  it can enhance its curb appeal and make access
  far easier for everyone. That said, its also a
  significant outgoing, so youre going to want to
  protect it as best you can and help ensure that
  it lasts for many years to come. If youve
  recently had a new driveway installed, or are
  just about to, then your contractor should be
  talking you through all the necessary maintenance
  tips required to keep your driveway in tip top
  condition.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  construction company and general contractor in
  Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean
  up, our results speak for themselves. We are
  fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide
  both commercial and residential construction
  services to customers in Astoria and the
  surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State
  for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If
  you are looking for a general contractor or
  paving contractor in Astoria NY or want to know
  more about our wide range of professional but
  affordable construction and repair services,
  reach out to us at [phone].