The first thing to do to protect concrete is have a Winter Maintenance Program. Yes, that means You! Once concrete has been poured and cured you will need to do the following steps in the Spring and/or early Fall

(1) Power wash to remove any loose sealers, joint compounds and most stains.
(2) Install (where necessary) a high grade of expansion and joint sealer.
(3) Apply a fresh coat of sealer. (We offer a sealer that also densensified the surface for an extra 1000 PSI to a 1/4" depth.)
(4) Epoxy bond repair of most chipped areas (slight discoloration from existing surface may occur.)

Other Tips to make your concrete look good and last long!

Avoid using any de-icing chemical the first winter if at all possible. The only safe material to use to make the concrete surface skid resistant is plain sand.

Never use de-icers containing ammonium sulphate or ammonium nitrate. These chemicals are often packaged and sold as de-icers but they will rapidly disintegrate concrete.

A quality penetrating sealer will add years to the life of your concrete. Many good proprietary brands are available or use boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits mixed 50/50.