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Enhanced Water Resistance

Water is concrete’s biggest enemy. Unsealed concrete absorbs water deep into its pores, which can carry stains below the surface and dissolve soluble salts, leading to efflorescence and potential structural weakening. Even more concerning, water infiltration can cause the internal reinforcing steel (rebar) to corrode. When rebar rusts, it expands up to four times its original size, causing internal pressure that leads to cracks and deterioration. A quality concrete sealer acts as a barrier, preventing water penetration and safeguarding your driveway from these damaging effects.

Protection Against Freeze-Thaw Cycles

If you live in a region with freezing temperatures, your concrete driveway is especially vulnerable. When water seeps into the concrete’s pores and freezes, it expands by approximately 9% in volume. This expansion causes spalling and delamination of the concrete’s surface, leading to costly repairs. Sealing your concrete driveway prevents water absorption, minimizing the risk of freeze-thaw damage and extending its lifespan.

Defense Against Salt Damage

Salt and chemical deicers can wreak havoc on concrete surfaces. Newly poured concrete should be protected from salt exposure for at least two years, as calcium chloride in salt reacts with the calcium hydroxide in concrete. This reaction forms calcium oxychloride, which expands inside the pores, causing internal damage. Additionally, deicers accelerate freeze-thaw cycles by lowering the freezing point of water, allowing it to penetrate deeper before refreezing and expanding. If you live near the ocean, sealing your outdoor concrete also helps protect it from saltwater and airborne salts carried by the wind.

Improved Stain Resistance

Outdoor concrete surfaces are prone to stains from tree sap, leaves, grass, and efflorescence. Driveways, aprons, and parking areas are also susceptible to tire marks, oil stains, and engine fluids. While spills and debris are unavoidable, sealing your concrete prevents stains from penetrating its pores, making them significantly easier to clean.

Increased Strength & Durability

Beyond protection against water, salts, and stains, certain high-quality sealers can actually strengthen and harden your concrete. A harder surface is more resistant to cracking, dusting, spalling, and chipping. If durability is a priority, consider a sealer with a built-in densifier or a penetrating formula that reinforces the concrete as it cures.

Reduced Maintenance & Repairs

Sealed concrete requires far less upkeep than unsealed surfaces. With a protective barrier in place, stains and mold growth remain on the surface rather than seeping in, making cleaning much easier. Say goodbye to frequent pressure washing—sealing your driveway helps maintain its appearance and structural integrity with minimal effort.

You only get one chance to correctly waterproof your foundation before you back fill. We ensure that our waterproofing products and application process are top notch. The last thing you want as a homeowner is to walk down in your basement and find wet carpet, damaged flooring, and water seeping through your walls. Spending the money up front for quality waterproofing will bring you peace of mind knowing your home is protected. We're here to help you understand the process and the products to make sure you know what your home needs. 

A weather-resistant barrier (or WRB) is intended to protect the interior living space of your home by preventing liquid moisture from penetrating your sheathing system, while allowing for moisture vapor to pass to the outside. In addition, a properly installed WRB system will also reduce air leaks. Typically, your builder would use a paper housewrap to serve as the WRB. Housewraps, however, have limitations and weaknesses which, even when properly installed, minimize the effectiveness of the protection they actually provide to your new home.

Features & Benefits of EnviroDri Fluid Applied Weather Barrier. 

1. No mechanical fasteners. The fluid-applied Enviro-Dri System is installed directly to the sheathing system. There are no nails, no staples, no penetrations through which water can seep. Liquid moisture is stopped on the outside of the membrane. 

2. No seams. A continuous layer of protection, with no seams, flaps or gaps, means uninterrupted moisture and air leak protection for your home. The Eviro-Dri System helps keep your home drier, more comfortable and more energy-efficient.

 3. Unaffected by surfactants. Whether your home is brick, stone, stucco, wood or other siding, the Enviro-Dri System is not affected by the surfactants that can diminish the performance of wraps. 

4. Permanently attached. The Enviro-Dri System remains in place, from the moment it’s installed during original construction, protecting your home from the elements for years. High winds won’t rip the Enviro-Dri System from your home, unlike typical housewraps. In fact, rigorous code testing proves that the Enviro-Dri System can block water penetration in conditions representative of a 200 mile-perhour wind-driven rain!