If you are thinking about having your concrete driveway sealed before the winter, please contact us today. We can only seal concrete when it stays above freezing at night and isn’t wet. That means we don’t have much time left in our season and our schdule is almost full. We are working hard to seal and protect as many concrete driveways as possible before winter. You would be surprised at the damage a single winter can inflict on concrete – especially newer concrete. Be safe and seal your concrete now. If you wait too long we may not be able to seal it until spring. Don’t take chances and call today! 913-575-1469
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Concrete Sealing Schedule Filling Up
Friday, October 30th, 2009How Sealing Your Driveway Is Like A Vaccine…
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009Before the winter, you may need to permanently seal and vaccinate your driveway against preventable diseases such as scaling, spalling, and surface cracking. You might be at risk for if you live in an area with frequent freezing and thawing during the winter: (Note: Your professional concrete sealing contractor will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as the age of the driveway and treatment history, area of the country you live, and accident liability.)
To have the most benefit, consult a Sealwize distributor in your area at least 4–6 weeks before the first freeze of the season to allow time for your driveway vaccine to take effect and ensure enough time to get on the busy fall schedule.
Even if you have less than 4 weeks before winter begins, you should still contact a Sealwize distributor for needed vaccines and obtain additional information about how to protect your driveway from illness and injury during the winter.
Sealwize of Kansas City recommends that you consult a professional concrete sealing contractor who specializes in preventative treatments that permanently strengthen concrete and protect against deicing salts. If your driveway has any preexisting conditions, you should still seek treatment so the condition does not become more severe. Sealwize distributors typically do not provide restoration or remediation services, and instead specialize in prevention.
Preventative exterior concrete sealing is recommended even if your driveway currently appears healthy and unblemished. In fact, this is the best time to seal and protect your driveway. And at less than 1/7th the typical price of replacement, it is difficult to accept the risk of inaction.
Permanent concrete sealing in Kansas is kind of like getting a Yellow Fever vaccine before traveling to Central America for three months a year every year. You know the risk, and it is always better to be safe than sorry at a fraction of the cost and hassle. If you think about it this way, driveway spalling and deterioration is a vaccine-preventable condition. Permanent concrete sealing from Sealwize is the closest thing to a preventative vaccine for driveway scaling, spalling and deterioration.
If you would like to have your Kansas City area concrete driveway sealed, please request an estimate online. One of your knowledgeable and friendly staff will follow up to schedule a no hassle free consultation and estimate. Or you can call us at 913-575-1469.
Disclaimer – This article is written to help property owners understand the importance of sealing exterior concrete and is not intended as a literal comparison that implies complete prevention of surface deterioration is possible. Sealwize of Kansas City cannot unequivocally guarantee concrete sealing treatments can prevent all concrete surface deterioration. Although our Lithium-based concrete hardener/densifier is the best treatment for weak concrete, it cannot completely overcome problems associated with a poor concrete mix or poor finishing techniques. We are unaware of any concrete treatment that can guarantee 100% prevention protection.
Concrete Sealing Lee’s Summit, MO
Friday, September 25th, 2009Are you looking for a concrete sealing contractor in Lee’s Summit, MO? You’ve come to the right place! Sealwize of Kansas City is the gold standard in the concrete sealing industry – the standard by which all others are measured. We offer the most technologically advanced concrete sealants, outstanding professional service, and awesome competitively priced deals! Typical single car driveways can be sealed with a standard water repellent and salt guard for as low as $349! Larger driveways or premium sealants will be priced higher. If you are thinking about sealing your Lee’s Summit, MO concrete driveway before winter and don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, you should take advantage of these one-time special promotion prices. The cost will never be lower! Call today 816.679.9099! Or request a free no obligation free consultation and estimate online.
Sealwize of Kansas City proudly serves the Lee’s Summit, MO zip codes of 64063, 64064, 64081, 64082, 64083, 64086 in Jackson County Missouri. Fall is the best time of year to seal concrete before the winter freeze thaw cycles begin. The schedule is getting full with homeowners taking advantage of these recession buster deals so call today!
Concrete Sealing Overland Park & Leawood
Friday, September 4th, 2009Are you looking for a concrete sealing contractor in Overland Park or Leawood, KS? You’ve come to the right place! Sealwize of Kansas City is the gold standard in the concrete sealing industry – the standard by which all others are measured. We offer the most technologically advanced concrete sealants, outstanding professional service, and awesome competitively priced deals! Typical single car driveways can be sealed with a standard water repellent and salt guard for as low as $349! Larger driveways or premium sealers will be priced higher. If you are thinking about sealing your Overland Park or Leawood concrete driveway and don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, you should take advantage of these one-time special promotion prices. The cost will never be lower! Call today 913.575.1469! Or request a free no obligation free consultation and estimate online.
Sealwize of Kansas City proudly serves the Blue Valley zip codes of 66209, 66210, 66211, 66213, 66221, 66223, and 66224 in Overland Park, KS and Leawood, KS in Johnson County.
Concrete Driveway Scaling and Spalling Is Most Often Preventable
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009Is your concrete driveway is starting to develop scaling (flaking and pitting-like surface deterioration) or spalling (broken edges at relief sections)? If the surface deterioration is just starting, you can significantly reduce the scale and scope of expansion with a strengthening concrete sealant that hardens and densifies the concrete to help protect against further damage. Once concrete surface deterioration begins, it is difficult to stop and impossible to reverse. Accordingly, it is very important to apply a commercial grade lithium silicate strengthening sealer before deterioration begins or at the first sign of deterioration. Seal your concrete driveway before deterioration begins or gets worse. There are different types of concrete sealants and not all are created equal. Lithium silicate concrete hardeners and densifiers with solids contents over 20% are the best penetrating mineral based sealants. Sodium and Potassium silicates are no longer used in commercial applications because the lithium silicates are better. Lithium will not effervesce or contribute to Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR) like sodium or potassium can. See the Why We Use Lithium article for greater detail. Sealwize is the only concrete cleaning and sealing contractor in Kansas City that offers a hybrid lithium silicate silane siloxane commercial grade sealant that strengthens, hardens, and densifies concrete but also contains a water repelling salt barrier that neutralizes chloride ions in deicing salts. Sealwize also offers both types of sealants separately if desired for budget or other reasons. The least expensive option is a penetrating silane siloxane water repellent and salt guard application. However, this type of sealant will not permanently strengthen concrete and should be reapplied every five years. Sealwize has concrete cleaning and sealing options for every type of concrete flatwork, whether residential concrete driveways, or commercial projects such as storefronts, drivethrus, parking garages, sidewalks or otherwise. Call us today to request an estimate. In Johnson County, KS and the cities of Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, and Mission call 913-575-1469. In Shawnee, Lenexa, Olathe, and Gardner call 913-322-0091. And in Jackson County, MO and the cities of Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, and Raymore call 816-679-9099. And in Platte, Clay, or Ray counties in the Northland call 816-935-9851. Sealwize is the largest sealing contractor in with five teams. We look forward to hearing from you.
Concrete Scaling
Why Seal Your Driveway?
Monday, August 31st, 2009While concrete is one of the most useful building materials used today, it is vulnerable and should be protected. Concrete sealants can increase the strength, longevity and aesthetic properties of your driveway for years to come.
The main weakness of concrete lies in the fact that it is porous, similar to a sponge. It absorbs liquids in small amounts on the surface that can cause damage in a number of ways. If it is a solvent (like maybe acid or deicer) it can rapidly wear away the concrete and cause pitting or surface deterioration, while also compromising the structural integrity of the entire substrate.
Water also causes an issue. When water freezes, the molecules expand and push against the walls of the microscopic pores. As a result, micro cracks can form and begin to expand and spread across the surface of the concrete. These micro cracks can continue to expand and become visible surface cracks that will be unsightly and weaken your concrete.
There are many different types of sealants so it is important to choose wisely. Generally speaking, most experts recommend avoiding short service life petroleum-based sealants that create a film on the surface and need to be reapplied often. Instead, Lithium-based deep penetrating sealers offer the best long-term protection.
Properly sealing concrete when it is still undamaged is critical for maintaining a healthy, unblemished driveway. This enhances the value and appearance of your property.
It is wizer to protect it now than replace it later!
Sealwize of Kansas City offers professional concrete sealing with the best penetrating commercial contractor grade nanotechnology sealant available. It strengthens concrete, repels water, and contains a salt barrier. A 30-year manufacturer’s warranty is available for undamaged concrete.
Four teams service the entire nine county metro area, including Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood, Lee’s Summit, Prairie Village, Mission, Shawnee, Lenexa, Olathe, and the Northland.
CALL TODAY!! 913.575.1469
***ALERT – SEAL YOUR DRIVEWAY – ALERT***
Saturday, August 29th, 2009Concrete driveways deteriorate when unprotected. The Kansas City freeze-thaw cycles damage concrete. And if you use ice melt, you are asking for trouble. Seal your driveway and you won’t have to worry about blemished concrete. Keep your driveway in good condition and seal it before it develops damage. Heed the warning. SEAL YOUR DRIVEWAY!
