Removing driveway sealer from a concrete surface is not an easy task. Driveway sealer is designed to protect your driveway from the elements including weather and most chemicals. You may be wanting to remove the sealer because it is flaking in spots, holes are developing close to the edge o...
Mark out the area for your driveway according to your design plans using lawn flags thrust in the ground along the proposed driveway contours. Dig a hole 10 inches deep for the foundation of the driveway using a shovel. Compress the soil on the bottom of the hole using a plate compactor...
The process is slow as you're cleaning about two inches at a time, but you're doing a very thorough cleaning of the sealer off the surface of the concrete. The reason we're removing the sealer is because a topical sealer was applied to a driveway that has a steep grade to it. The...
preventing cracks and other frost heave damage. The thickness of the gravel base for an asphalt driveway should be at least 8 inches. Plan to install the rocks in 4-inch
Learn more aboutdriveway repair. ASPHALT DRIVEWAY COST VS. CONCRETE Initially, asphalt can be a less expensive option than concrete, with asphalt installation averaging $3 to $5 per square foot and plain gray concrete at $5 to $7. However, in the long run, concrete can be the better eco...
small cracks with an epoxy or concrete sealer. Once the epoxy is applied and allowed to harden, sand the top down until it's flush with the concrete. Do not seal tooled joints, as they are designed to be there. You can fill the joint with a small amount of latex caulk for ...
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Potholes or other damage to an asphalt driveway can often be filled in with cold asphalt filler. Here are some steps to help you have a successful project repairing your driveway. Measure or estimate the amount of filler material you will...
Traditional driveways have long been boring expanses of grey concrete, a stone surface adding little to the curbside appeal of a home. For a change of pace that adds to the appearance of a property, a flagstone driveway makes a good alternative. It has