A concrete driveway gives you a safe and smooth place to park your automobile at your house. Cars parked in the driveway are less likely to be broken into so having a secure place for it is vital. McCoy Concreting is your go-to expert for the job. We have years of experience with driveway concreting in Toowoomba and can get yours done properly in a solid time frame. There are some secrets to a successful job that we want to share with you, so keep reading to find out what they are.
Pour The Concrete All At Once
When you’re working with concrete, it’s important to be speedy so that the material all sets at the same time. For that reason, you need to be prepared to have all of the driveway’s concrete poured at one time. We are able to long, rural driveways, as well as those for storing machinery and equipment. In those cases, the driveway is typically broken down into smaller sections that are separated by wooden barriers and poured separately.
Use A Gravel Base
We recommend a compacted gravel base for your concrete driveway. This is especially important if you have poor drainage in your space. You’ll need about 10 to 15 centimeters of gravel for the best results. It’s also a good idea to extend the gravel under the edges of the forms so that you get a nice level finished product.
Don’t Forget About The Slope
Most concrete driveways slope downward from the top to the bottom. This prevents water from puddling on them during rainstorms and increases the safety during inclement weather. For each 3 meters of driveway, the slope should gradually build to about 6 centimeters, or about 10 percent every 3 meters.
Allow Plenty Of Time To Cure And Dry
Our experts will take on the job of laying your concrete driveway. We have the training and all of the necessary tools to get it done efficiently and correctly. We can add your driveway up to an existing sidewalk and can create just the size and length you need. Your job once we’re done is to give the driveway plenty of time to cure and dry. Avoid walking on your new driveway for three or four days and don’t drive your vehicle onto it for 10 days. This prevents damage and cracks down the road.
There is an art to driveway concreting. We are proud to pour successful concrete driveways all the time so
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