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Why is salt corroding my concrete
If you live in Canada, dealing with snow and concrete de-icers in the winter can feel like a necessary and annoying evil. De-icers like rock salt can wreak havoc on your cars, your clothes, and even the concrete you walk on. While the frustrations of salt seem far away there are steps you can take during this summer season to protect your driveway in the winter.
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There are three main ways that salt ruins concrete: Melts and Freezes the Ice Salt only melts snow and ice, it does not get rid of them Chips Crystallization and Subflorescence As the moisture evaporates from the concrete the salt remains in its cracksEventually the salt recrystallizes in the pores of the concrete causing: FlakingSpalling Rebar Metal Salt corrodes rebar metalIf rebar metal is present in concrete the salt will corrode and rust it SpallingCracking As the concrete gets more cracks it becomes more susceptible to salt, which makes it break down faster How To Protect Your Concrete From Salt Damage This Summer
An easy step you can take this summer is to get an epoxy coating on your concrete driveway. The treatment will seep into the pores of your concrete and will harden into a glasslike seal This treatment is much easier and quicker to install during the summer when cold weather and snow won't get in the way of working outside. Taking an extra step now will save you time, money, and wasted frustration in the future!
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Garage Enhancements Team 4 June 20, 2019 |
