Maintaining Your Driveway

Cracking, spalling and sinking driveways can be a large homeowner expense. Each year, your driveways require maintenance to help extend the life of your driveway. Make sure to have a maintenance plan for your driveway, from removing the snow and debris, to completing the recommended resealing every 2-3 years. It’s great to get repairs done to increase the appearance and value on a home if you are looking to move.

Cleaning

• Remove dirt, grime, oil stains and rust spots. This is the # 1 item that homeowners can do to prevent deterioration and increase the lifespan of the pavement. 

Removing Snow & Ice

• Snow removal can help prevent deterioration of the surface. Using safe alternatives for traction on ice. Salt and de-icing chemicals can chemically break down the surface of your concrete or asphalt.

Crack Repair & Sealing

• Cracks are especially common in Asphalt. You can hire a professional or there are a lot of great DIY videos on your tube that can show you how to complete crack repairs
• Know when to call in a professional. If the c

• Asphalt sealing is common every few years. This is one of the best preventative measures to save the lifespan on your surface.
• Sealant is a coat that is applied to asphalt and concrete that protects it from the elements and gives it a healthy appearance.

Leveling pavement

• If the surface of your pavement is sinking and is no longer level, this is a sign of deterioration. It would be recommended to get a free estimate to determine the best resolve.
• If the slab is still intact, a process called Mud Jacking can be used. This is where you fill the gaps under the slab in an attempt to level it.
• If the slab is not intact, it is best to find out how the damage started. Better drainage might be needed. The slab might also be cheaper to look at breaking, removing, and placing a new slab.

Breaking & Removing

• Often small repairs can really ad up, and it is more affordable to remove and replace the concrete.
• The concrete is cut into sections, then is chipped or broken out in sections and delivered to a concrete/asphalt recycler.
• Then the surface is leveled and compacted to prepare for a new driveway. A frame is setup, and the concrete poured.
• A few hours after having poured the concrete, green cutting will take place to create joint lines. Joint lines help your concrete to adjust to freeze and thaw cycles where your concrete will expand and contract.

The cost of a repair will often require having an estimator come out to your location to access the damage. From there, the estimator can recommend multiple routes based on your budget. They can help direct you to permits or any additional information you might need for the project.

 

CanWest Concrete has a team dedicated to residential concrete and asphalt projects. In 48 hours we can have someone out to your site to meet with you, and talk with you to find a solution for your project.

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New scanning technology available soon!!

CanWest is upgrading all of our scanning equipment to the new industry standard in leading scanning technology.

Scanning is only as good as it dependable tools. In the past, older models made it near impossible to provide project managers with a same-day scanned report. The older models also left room for errors with a less advanced 3D imaging that made it hard for scan operators to locate and identify utilities. This created room for operator error in increasing the chances of cutting through utilities and causing a higher project total than expected.

Our new  advancing technology will have:

• One-Pass technology gives you the full picture. Easily locates and identifies objects.
• Wireless antennas allow the operator to succeed no matter the complications of the location of the jobsite.
• Field tested scanners that have been place on job sites in extreme heat, cold, dust, and water.

CanWest loves to lead the field in advancing technology and this is the NEW industry standard.

What our new scanners can do:

• The Scanners can quickly identify rebar, post tension cable, and metallic and non-metallic objects accurately, efficiently and safely. Majorly reduce the risk of hitting utilities in a flawless approach to cutting concrete.
• They can provide same day scan reports thanks to the instant 3D imaging feature.
• Easily scan areas in corners or tough to reach areas due to the compact design. Our new technology can easily change between cross polarization and side car scanning with the scanners’ new adjustable survey wheel.

Make sure to ask about our new scanning technology for your upcoming projects. This is the new industry standard in scanning and our team of experts can help you complete your project without any added difficulties. CanWest concrete also has some of the best scanning rates in the area! 

Call today to speak to one of our estimators for more information or to get an estimate on your next project!!

 

 

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