While concrete is an excellent, low-maintenance material for pools, driveways, and other areas around your home, it is not entirely maintenance-free. From removing oil stains off of plain concrete to brightening decorative concrete, there are numerous ways homeowners can improve the look and extend the life of their concrete. For Oahu residents, this includes calling Central Pacific Specialty Contractors for concrete restoration and repair work.

Here are some tips these local concrete contractors would like you to remember for maintaining the concrete around your home:

• Clean At Least Once A Year: Those oil and other stains you see on a daily basis are not actually part of your concrete design. Cleaning your concrete at least once a year will help to remove this buildup, but you can vary your cleaning times depending on the conditions your concrete is exposed to (weather, sunlight, traffic). Discuss the best cleaning method for your specific style of concrete with your contractor.
• Repair Cracks: When you notice cracks in your driveway or other concrete areas located on your property, try to have them repaired as soon as possible. This will help minimize water intrusion, which can wreak havoc on your entire concrete design if not caught.
• Seal Joints & Surfaces: To help prevent water intrusion, you should seal all concrete joints. This will also help prevent dirt buildup and keep weeds from growing through the joints. Also, sealing the entire surface area of the concrete will reduce moisture absorption altogether and help lower the number of stains that pop up on your concrete in the future.

When you need help repairing the concrete around your home, the team at Central Pacific Specialty Contractors is here to help. Speak to one of their contractors today about repairing or installing decorative concrete at your home by calling (808) 262-2527. You can also learn more about their concrete services by visiting them online and finding them on Facebook.