Concrete Driveway Construction Basics

To ensure that your concrete driveway will look good for many years to come, there are important steps your contractor should follow during installation. How well your driveway looks and performs long-term is largely related to the quality of workmanship and materials that go into it. To help ensure a problem-free driveway, use the following links for information about proper construction.

A properly prepared subgrade

The correct concrete mix

Correctly placed joints

Reinforcement

Placing concrete at the proper thickness

Proper finishing

Proper drainage

Proper curing techniques

Resurfacing old concrete driveways

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