Protect Your Concrete From Structural Damage Caused by Destructive Freeze-Thaw Cycles with Perfect Power Wash
When you are considering home maintenance options and priorities, your concrete surfaces likely never cross your mind. Once concrete is laid and settled, it can become an afterthought because it appears to be strong enough to withstand your lifetime and beyond. However, while concrete is inherently strong, it requires proper care to prevent deterioration. The fast approaching winter weather will bring freeze-thaw cycles that occur within your concrete and cause cracking, chipping, and additional damage that result in costly repairs. Fortunately for you and your concrete, Perfect Power Wash’s team of professionals has a process designed to clean and protect your concrete in the safest possible manner. Over 20+ years in business, Perfect Power Wash has serviced more than 100,000 satisfied customers using their proven processes and industryleading equipment.
HARD TIMES FOR CONCRETE
Concrete acts like a sponge; the pores on the surface take in moisture that seeps beneath the surface. When moisture is absorbed into concrete and freezes, it can expand the concrete by up to 9%. When this happens, the water will spread out in the concrete with nowhere to go. The expansion occurring inside the concrete will eventually lead to cracking, chipping, and pitting after enough of these freeze-thaw cycles. You can expect for these freeze-thaw cycles to begin in late October and continue through early spring.
Though concrete deterioration can be largely attributed to winter conditions, it is not safe from the other three seasons. Algae, mold, and mildew are prevalent on most of your home’s surfaces once spring is in bloom. Due to all the moisture caused by spring rain showers, concrete can become a comfortable breeding ground for mold and mildew. Additionally, algae blooms cause airborne algae to spread to residential surfaces such as siding, roof shingles, and concrete, just to name a few.
In short, the seasons, as well as daily wear-and-tear caused by vehicle traffic, can lay waste to your concrete if you do not maintain it on a regular basis. When concrete cracks and those cracks expand over time, the surface can be too far gone to have it leveled and would need replaced— and this process is extremely expensive. For example, the average driveway is around 1,200 square feet. If this concrete needed replaced, it would cost upwards of $7,200. Washing and sealing your concrete costs pennies on the dollar in comparison, but time is running out to chose this route for your property. Perfect Power Wash’s Concrete Wash and Seal uses safe pressure to flush out the pores of your concrete before applying a premium, proprietary sealer to protect your concrete from within.
PERFECTING PROTECTION
Mike Palubiak, founder of Perfect Power Wash, has spent the past two-plus decades perfecting this process. “We’ve helped beautify and maintain tens of thousands of driveways and concrete patios over the past 20+ years,” said Palubiak. “Our process is, well, perfect.”
First, we apply a cleanser to the concrete surface to help loosen all the dirt and other contaminants that sit on the surface and reside in the pores. We follow that up with our high-pressure surface cleaner that works with the cleanser to eradicate dirt and grime.
Next, we thoroughly rinse the surface with fresh water.
Last—and this is the most important part—we apply a premium, siloxanesilane sealer to prevent cracking, chipping, and pitting.”
Their proprietary siloxane-silane sealer has only improved over the past few years and is now the strongest available on the market.
“We’re constantly improving the mix with our cleaners and sealer to make sure we’re using the absolute best products for our customers,” said Palubiak. “I’ve spent years refining and perfecting our sealer— it’s one of many things that sets us apart in this industry.”
CALL THE PROS
When it comes to protecting your concrete from freeze-thaw cycles or beautifying your property, it is always best to trust the pros. Perfect Power Wash’s professional technicians are expertly trained to provide perfect results for your concrete, siding, roof, and more. In fact, Perfect Power Wash guarantees to deliver the best results for your property using their safe and effective processes or your money back.
Hurry! Time is running out to have your concrete protected from winter weather. The team at Perfect Power Wash is standing by to answer your questions and schedule your service. Call 412.438.8932 today to save 20% on all services and feel what it’s like to love your home again.