Look around you. Without any doubt, you’ll definitely find many concrete driveways in the homes in your area. Concrete is a preferred material to use in driveways because of its toughness and durability. They are also easy to maintain and do not require any special attention. The strength and durability offered by concrete as a construction material makes it ideal for paving large areas on the floor, such as driveways. Installing a concrete driveway in your home is relatively expensive, when compared to the cost of adding gravel, asphalt or brick. However, concrete is the strongest material to use and will last longest. That makes it a safe investment to add to your home. Austin, Texas Decorative Concrete is a team of expert concrete contractors that will help you install long-lasting driveways in your property.
What Is The Process Of Installing A Concrete Driveway?
It’s worth noting that concrete is different from what we call cement. Concrete is a composite mixture that consists of aggregates of sand or stone along with water and a lime-based binder. The size of the sand or stones used in the mixture will depend on its application. Homeowners should not attempt installing concrete driveways because it’s a demanding process. Without the right technical know-how, the result could be less than desirable. Austin, Texas Decorative Concrete are a team of professionals that can install your concrete driveways. We offer quality services to our customers at reasonable pricing.
Prepare The Foundation
The first stage of installing a concrete driveway is to prepare the foundation. Grass and all forms of vegetation will be removed to allow a stable foundation setup. The next thing to do is install woodforms around the area of the intended driveway. Gravel will be added here before it is compacted and graded. Some extra reinforcement, such as a steel wire grid, will be placed at the top of the gravel.
Pour The Concrete
After setting up the foundation, it’s time to add the concrete. The concrete mixture will be produced. For efficiency, multiple contractors are employed at this stage. They quickly fill up the base foundation with the construction materials. Care should be taken to add expansion joints to give your concrete driveway some room for expansion due to exposure to heat. Without these joints, the driveway will crack due to natural shifting and contraction.
Finish The Driveway
The final stage is to finish the driveway. A vital part of finishing the driveway is floating the concrete. After the concrete has been poured, the finishing crew will use different tools to draw the fine particles of the cement to the surface. The amount of floating here will be determined by the expertise of the contractors. Without floating the concrete, the driveway will appear dull and industrial. However, excessive floating is a bad thing. At Austin, Texas Decorative Concrete, we are experts in different types of concrete works. We will help you install long-lasting concrete driveways with advanced construction processes and high-end tools.
