Driveway options

·      Asphalt

·      Concrete

·      Pavers

·      Concrete Stamping

 

Driveway Construction Basics

Five things to consider when choosing a driveway replacement specialist:

1) Properly prepared grade

2) Correct drainage

3) Reinforcement

4) Control joints

5) Minimum landscape damage

 

 

 

Why choose a concrete driveway?

Because concrete is so versatile, preferred for durability, appearance, low maintenance, and indicates quality construction from the first glance. A concrete driveway does it all.

Homeowners take great pride in the exterior of their home. The concrete driveway has become an essential part of a landscaping plan that imparts an inviting image.  Allen Anderson specializes in exact replacements, brick, stone inlay, borders, bands, and aprons.  Concrete elevates the driveway to the status of a landscape design element.

Not only is concrete functional, it lends itself to a wide variety of design options.  Concrete driveways have long been known to give trouble-free service to homeowners. The reason is simple. Concrete is enduring…many driveways last for 30 years and longer without major maintenance. Just as with many high-quality purchases, concrete costs less in the long run.

From the street to the garage, a personally designed concrete driveway not only adds visual satisfaction…but also adds long lasting quality and value to your home as well.

 

 

 

Planning:
The quality of the completed concrete driveway always begins with good planning.  Spending time at this stage is always a wise decision that can help to eliminate possible problems later on. One of the first things to consider is size.

 

The suggested width for a single-car driveway is 9 to 10 feet. For double width plan to use 18 to 21 feet. If the distance from the street to a two or more car garage is long enough, the initial entry approach can be of single-car width and then widened near the garage to accommodate all car stalls. If space is available, extra parking or a turn-around area can be included. Also, the planning stage is the time to consider adding that concrete patio or porch addition.

As for thickness, non reinforced pavement 4 to 5 inches thick is standard for passenger car driveways. For heavier vehicles, a thickness of 6 inches is recommended. To eliminate standing water, the driveway should be sloped towards the street a minimum of 1%, or 1/8 inch per foot for proper drainage.

 

The Process

 

 

 

1.     Estimate

2.     Sign Contract

3.     Tear Out Existing Driveway

4.     Driveway Stays Open To Allow Underlying Material A Chance To Settle And Dry Out

5.     Lay Base

6.     4” of Class Five (Granite)

7.     2’14’’ Asphalt

8.     Pave

9.     Dry