There are multiple ways you can ensure that your concrete driveway will continue to look good for many years to come.
Suburbs like Auburn in Sydney are now becoming more gentrified and land value has increased leading to more concrete driveways in Auburn.
Some important steps should be followed by the contractor during the installation phase. How long your driveway can last and how well it looks depend on the quality of materials and the quality of craftsmanship.
Here are some tips to consider to ensure that the driveway is properly installed.
The concrete mix design quality has an impact on the longevity and performance of the concrete driveway. If there’s less insufficient cement mix, the concrete paver won’t be that sturdy.
One important thing is to have a good sub-grade. Make sure that soil composition and compaction are united. This will provide enough support, an even slab thickness and surface, and it also prevents slab settling and cracking on the structure.
The soft spots have to be removed and replaced with better quality material like crushed rock or gravel. A number of western states have expansive soil. If you have no knowledge about the kind of soil in your location, it’s better to ask for the services of a soils engineer.
It is also not advisable to place concrete on bone-dry sub-grade. The sub-grade should be sprayed with water first to prevent it from wicking water that comes from fresh concrete.
To improve the structural durability and capacity of the driveway, steel reinforcement is necessary. This is highly important when the slab is going to handle heavy volume of traffic.
