Driveway Sealing

Your driveway is not only the most high traffic area on your property, but it is also the first thing that visitors can see when they enter your estate. A clean, well-maintained driveway will increase your home’s aesthetics and curb appeal. Due to the ever-rising market, homeowners are looking for low-maintenance, cost-effective ways to add value to their property.

Concrete is no longer confined to an unsightly grey color, and thanks to modern technology, and innovative companies such as Ultimate Seal, decorative concrete driveways are increasing in popularity due to their high load capacity, low cost and clean, polished appearance.

It is important however, to remember that concrete requires some maintenance, including washing, sealing and repairing.

Ideally, a concrete driveway should last a lifetime, but sadly this is not always the case. There are a number of things that you can do however, to increase your driveways longevity and appearance.

Sealing a driveway is a great way to extend its longevity, improve its appearance and protect it from any unwanted contaminates. Sealing your driveway will effectively reduce the amount of time spent on maintenance by shielding your driveway from the weather, oil spills and chemicals.

Why should I use a sealer?

You might have just had a beautiful new concrete driveway poured, or you might already have one existing – however, it is important that you protect and maintain your investment. A high quality sealer will ensure that your driveway looks good for years to come, or alternatively it may rejuvenate an existing surface.

Driveway sealing will improve the appearance of your driveway and protect it from stains.

Applying a high quality sealer to your driveway will also increase its longevity while improving its appearance by enhancing the color or gloss.

Choosing a sealer is essentially a balance of aesthetics, performance and cost. Choose a sealer that will enhance your home’s visual appeal, provide the appropriate protection and reflect your given budget. Sealing a driveway is not a time-consuming task and in most cases, it is possible to seal a standard residential driveway in less than a day.

Applying sealer to a driveway is not difficult, and in most cases a standard residential driveway can be sealed in less than a day.

Prior to the driveway sealing, you must consider three crucial components – safety, appearance and performance.

Safety – the most important component. Your driveway will play host to any number of people, and it is crucial for your driveway’s surface to be slip resistant once the sealer is dry. Typically, sealers designed for use on driveways will meet federal standards when the surface is dry, however this does not necessarily account for how slippery the surface is when wet.

Slipperiness is determined by the texture of the concrete combined with the thickness of the sealer, and generally speaking, the shinier the surface is – the greater the potential for a slippery surface. Bad weather is unavoidable but with a good quality sealer from a reputable company, you can know that your family, guests and any visitors walking on your driveway will be safe to do so, rain, hail or shine.

Appearance – what would you like your driveway to look like after it is sealed in terms of gloss and color enhancement? Appearance will determine how your driveway affects your properties aesthetics and curb appeal, and to some homeowners, this is their highest priority. Like paints, driveway sealers can be purchased in a variety of gloss levels, from matte to high-gloss.

In terms of color, this is purely a personal preference. Sealers can be found in a range of colors to suit the needs of every individual. Cultured sealers are essentially a tinted sealer that will perform the same role as a clear sealer, but with the additional visual benefits. At ultimate seal we have a huge range of sealant colors available and with the help of one of our experts we can help you choose the deal color that you like, but one that also matches the existing color scheme of your property.

Performance – It is important that you know what you want out of a sealer in regards to performance. Your sealer should protect the concrete from the weather, oil spills, dirt build up and other contaminates. Unsealed concrete will more readily absorb water, and when temperature dramatically changes, trapped water/standing can expand, leading to costly repairs.

Over the years, your driveway may be subjected to leaves, dirt, fertilizer, and animal urine, oil and tire tracks – leaving unsightly stains on the surface. The right sealer will ensure that these contaminates do not penetrate the surface and leave an ugly stain.

Not all driveway sealers are alike, and no sealer will last forever. How often you re seal your driveway completely depends on the type of sealer initially used and the conditions your driveway is exposed to – meaning that a sealer could last from anywhere from 1-3 years.

Typically with driveway sealing, you get what you pay for and lower cost sealers brought from hardware stores usually cannot match the quality and performance of a commercial or professional-grade sealer used by driveway sealing companies. At ultimate seal we have the highest grade of sealers on the market and we pride ourselves on giving our customers satisfaction guaranteed.

Once your driveway is sealed, you must still be committed to carrying out regular maintenance. This will usually consist of a sweep and a good wash

Whatever your current needs are, whether you have a new home needing your drive way sealed, or you’ve just purchased a renovators delight, we have the experience and tools to make your driveway one of quality and one that will certainly make a statement.

A quality sealer will enhance and protect your new or existing cornet driveway. Driveway sealing will extend the life of the concrete and prevent any chemicals or contaminates from penetrating the surface. At Ultimate Seal, we can treat your entire driveway sealing needs, and we are dedicated to providing professional service to the Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains areas, don’t hesitate to call us today for a quote.