The winter season is approaching, making it the ideal time to ensure your hardscapes are ready for cold weather. Things like snow, ice, and other types of inclement weather can become an issue for your hardscapes if the proper precautions are not taken. This month, we’re touching base on a few tasks you can complete to preserve your hardscapes for the season. And in the meantime, when you’re looking for hardscaping in MA, choose SRS Construction!
Check for Cracks and Holes
It’s vital to check for any damages like cracks and holes before it starts to snow for a few reasons. Once it snows, water will get into these cracks, and water damage will likely occur. Structural damage is also an issue that can arise due to freezing and thawing cycles.
To avoid this damage, we recommend applying a protective sealant in order to seal cracks and keep out excess moisture. This will provide an extra protective coating throughout the winter season. Applying sealant mixed with grit is an excellent idea if you have areas that typically have high foot traffic, like a driveway or walkway, applying sealant mixed with grit is an excellent idea. This will also provide the traction you need to ensure your safety when the ground is icy.
Relocate Moveable Hardscapes
Protecting moveable hardscapes like fountains, statues, and other decor are relatively simple. All you need to do in this case is move these items into a garage, shed, basement, or other preferred area inside. If you’re looking for extra protection, you can also cover it with plastic. If you have a fountain, ensure it’s drained of water to ensure it doesn’t crack from cold weather. We recommend doing these steps first, so you have more space to inspect the rest of your hardscapes for damages.
Look for Water Runoff
It’s important to assess the functionality of your water runoff situation. Water runoff is typical from melting ice and snow, especially with unpredictable New England weather. This is an issue for hardscapes because water can get into cracks and cause structural damage, as mentioned previously.
To avoid this problem in the winter, it’s vital to clear any drainage systems and gutters of debris if you haven’t already. Another precaution you can take is to position a rain barrel under your downspout to collect runoff water.
Looking for Hardscaping in MA? Choose SRS Construction!
At SRS Construction, you can rest assured that our professionals will complete any job you need with care and quality. If you’re looking for other services we provide, we encourage you to check out our website. We’re open Monday from 8 am to 5 pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.