Path/driveway – concrete slippery

Causes

Moss growth

Build-up of dirt

Listed under: concrete and cement, Section, paths and paving, driveways

Cause

Moss growth

Repair

  • wash down with a solution of 1 part household bleach to 4 parts water, or use a proprietary moss killer, then rinse off thoroughly. Ensure that none of the cleaning or rinsing liquid runs into a garden or stormwater drain

  • if moss growth is caused by heavy planting over or around a path or driveway, consider pruning to allow in more light and wind that will dry the path faster when it gets wet

  • if rainwater runs from a house or garden onto a path or driveway and then sits on the concrete, look at drainage options to direct the water away from the path

  • there are proprietary coatings available for giving exterior concrete a non-slip finish.

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Cause

Build-up of dirt

Repair

  • waterblast the concrete, but be aware that waterblasting may remove some of the surface of the old concrete.

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