Maintaining Your Driveway
If your home comes with a driveway, you will want it to last a long time without too much effort on your part. Below are a few tips to help you maintain it.
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- Drive off slowly and don’t turn your wheels while stationary, as you'll scuff the surface
- If any weeds appear, spray them with weedkiller instead of simply pulling them up by hand
- Don't use any point loads, e.g., a ladder or a car jack, without using something to spread the weight, e.g., boarding
Tarmac
- Sweep occasionally with a stiff brush
- For a deeper clean, use a pressure washer
- You may want to use a tarmac sealing product to make it even easier to look after
Block paving
- Occasionally sweep your drive to keep it tidy
- Don’t power wash until the joints have stabilised
- Top up the joints with sand if necessary
- Absorb oil with paper towels or a cloth, before it penetrates the surface. Use emulsifier to extract oil stains from paving, then wash the area with a mild detergent solution and rinse it thoroughly
Gravel
- Simply rake it once in a while and apply weedkiller when necessary
*How To articles are intended as advice only. Please refer to your completion documents for specific information on lease and covenant restrictions and maintenance of your home.*
