Tips on how to keep your driveway up to scratch during summer
June 11, 2024
Driveway summer maintenance tips
As the weather gets hotter, it’s worth keeping in mind the maintenance of your driveway in the summer season.
Though resin-bound driveways don’t require a lot of upkeep and last for a long time (up to 25 years!) There are still a lot of things you can do during the summer to make sure that your driveway is constantly visually appealing and in top shape! Sealers Sealers are important for a good finish on a resin-bound driveway, they make your driveway look visually stunning and are also one of the biggest factors that keep them stain-free, keeping them safe from UV rays and makes it easier to clean.
Sealers also help rejuvenate the look of the driveway if it has faded over time. Since the sun is starting to come out more and the weather is getting hotter, sealers can prevent UV damage, as opposed to tarmac which isn’t as resistant to heat. Sealers also prevent damage from other elements as well, leaving them to be a good way to keep your driveways up to scratch.
Thankfully, resin-bound driveways are designed to withstand higher temperatures too.
Cleaning + Washing Of course, one of the biggest ways to keep your driveway in the best condition is to clean it. Due to the nature of resin-bound driveways being relatively low-maintenance since they reduce the growth of mould and weeds. Despite this, regular cleaning of the driveway is recommended, however no fear, resin-bound surfaces are easier to clean than other surfaces for driveways meaning that they’re lower maintenance and don’t require as much of a deep clean than others. The most you would have to do is hose down or power wash the driveway and brushing it to get rid of any dust and potential roughness. Doing this will prevent any premature damage if it were to occur. Using weed killers is a good way to stay on top of weed control, making sure their growth is stunted even further. Taking other preventative measures to ensure your driveway is safe during the summer. Avoiding dragging hard and sharp surfaces across the driveway is also something you can do to ensure your driveway doesn’t get damaged and scratched.
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Avoiding Chemicals
Using harsh chemicals can greatly harm the surfaces, they can cause the wearing and cause premature wear the surface, some chemicals can react negatively with the resin and cause it to break down, so it’s recommended that if you need to purchase chemicals that will be used near the driveway to make sure that they’re resin-safe. Using harsh chemicals can lead to discolouring, and leading to the surface becoming rough, which is something that resin-bound driveways want to avoid. Using resin-bound safe products is something to look out for to make sure that you don’t accidentally cause your driveway to wear down.
There are a lot of things you can do to keep your driveway in good condition over the summer, as unpredictable as the weather can be, it’s important to be on top of maintenance to make sure that your driveway is in good condition. These are also things that you can do all year to ensure that your driveway is at its best all year round.
Making sure you’re on top of your driveways maintenance and care when need be will help it look nice and make sure it lasts as long as it can and always looks its best!