How Much Do You Really Know About Your Driveway?

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How does the freeze-thaw cycle damage outdoor concrete?

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How does the freeze-thaw cycle damage outdoor concrete?
Correct Incorrect Water seeps into small pores, freezes and expands about 9%, and pries the concrete apart. Repeating each winter widens damage fast.

How does the freeze-thaw cycle damage outdoor concrete?

  • Sunlight dries the top layer
  • Water seeps in, freezes, expands
  • Wind blows grit across it
  • Roots push it upward slowly
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