DRIVEWAY INSTALLATION
Driveways are an essential part of any home. They serve as the private road that leads you to your lovely home. If not for driveways, we can get stuck in the mud whenever it rained. Aside from its many advantages, it can also be a decorative part of our homes. It can make our homes look more attractive and make any heads turn and appreciate its beauty. Also, concrete makes an excellent material for driveways because it offers strength and durability that a driveway needs. Whether you want to replace an existing driveway or you are constructing a new home, we can install a high-quality driveway that will last for many decades.
No Base or BaseTo ensure the lifespan and durability of a concrete driveway, it should only be poured on the solid, stable ground. If it is properly installed, the necessity for repairs is reduced. It may be required to excavate and add materials to make sure the soil is stable and that it can assist the structural soundness of the concrete driveway. It is necessary to know the type of soil present in your property for us to determine if bases should be added or not before installing the concrete driveway.
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Grading
Grading is an important technique to ensure water flows away from your house and is drawn toward a reservoir or a storm drain. Without proper drainage, you can expect your driveway to not last for long. Grading prevents rainwater from running down to your driveway or accumulating on its surface that will eventually cause damage and failure. The slope should not be too apparent and not only be from head to foot.
In any case that your driveway slants towards your house, we have special techniques to draw water away from your home. These approaches include installing a swale to your driveway.
In any case that your driveway slants towards your house, we have special techniques to draw water away from your home. These approaches include installing a swale to your driveway.
Strength and Thickness
Before we can determine the amount of depth needed for your driveway, it is essential to figure out essential considerations such as:
In most cases, a residential driveway requires the strength of 2500 psi because the kinds of cars that frequent their driveways are the typical passenger type. Regardless of the kind of vehicles that traffic your driveway, we use a standard weight of 4500 psi. However, even with that extra strength, we still recommend that large cars or delivery trucks avoid using your driveway to ensure its maximum lifespan.
- The kind of soil on which the driveway will be installed
- Regulations and industry standards set in the area you live
- The type of vehicles you will use in your driveway
In most cases, a residential driveway requires the strength of 2500 psi because the kinds of cars that frequent their driveways are the typical passenger type. Regardless of the kind of vehicles that traffic your driveway, we use a standard weight of 4500 psi. However, even with that extra strength, we still recommend that large cars or delivery trucks avoid using your driveway to ensure its maximum lifespan.
Transitions
The term transition when used to describe driveways is the area where your driveway ends and another surface begins. For most driveways, there are two types of transitions. The first one will lead to the garage, while the other one leads to the street and meet up with the sidewalk.
We will make sure that the transition to the street is smooth to avoid damaging your car's bumper, as well as the undercarriage whenever your vehicle enters and exits the driveway. If the transition is not installed correctly, it can be a tripping hazard to anyone. We will ensure this does not happen and successfully install the garage transition for your safety. There should never be a large gap between the driveway and the floor where the garage begins. If this is the case, water can easily buildup in that area which in turn can cause issues in the future.
We will make sure that the transition to the street is smooth to avoid damaging your car's bumper, as well as the undercarriage whenever your vehicle enters and exits the driveway. If the transition is not installed correctly, it can be a tripping hazard to anyone. We will ensure this does not happen and successfully install the garage transition for your safety. There should never be a large gap between the driveway and the floor where the garage begins. If this is the case, water can easily buildup in that area which in turn can cause issues in the future.
Width
The width of the driveway is crucial to ensure its durability. Generally, driveways range from 10 to 12 feet in diameter. But it doesn't necessarily mean that your driveway should follow a particular size. What is important is that it is wide enough for vehicles to enter and exit without driving off the edge. If the edges break off, the damage is not repairable. Patching can be a band-aid solution, but it will not resolve the problem.
Winston-Salem Concrete can correctly and beautifully install a driveway that will last for many decades. It will cost less than pavers and will serve you for much longer years. Give us a call, and we will show you why we are the go-to concrete contractors of most residents in Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem Concrete can correctly and beautifully install a driveway that will last for many decades. It will cost less than pavers and will serve you for much longer years. Give us a call, and we will show you why we are the go-to concrete contractors of most residents in Winston-Salem.