Concrete Driveway Construction in North Port FL
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A concrete driveway is an important part of any residential or commercial concrete construction project. Concrete driveways are a popular choice in our area because of their low maintenance, durability and curb appeal.
Choosing a concrete driveway, over other options usually makes the most sense for a long lasting surface. Concrete driveways are easy to clean, can handle very heavy weight and are a long lasting addition to your property. Other options for driveways are normally asphalt on paver stones. Concrete should be your #1 choice for our climate, and if the look of a concrete driveway does not appeal to you, our next recommendation is paver stones. Asphalt, while common in northern climates, is not a good choice for the hot sun we get year round here in North Port. A concrete driveway will almost instantly enhance your property's value. We offer concrete driveway design and consultation, with many possibilities and even customizations. There are many suitable texture options, patterns and finishes so that your concrete driveway blends into the rest of your landscape. Concrete is a very versatile product that can mimic the look of many other materials such as brick or stone, as a more cost-effective alternative. |
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Installing your concrete driveway follows the same process as all of our other concrete flatwork projects. After the design and consultation, the most important step is the surface preparation. The area may need to be cleared, graded and sloped to achieve the correct drainage. Often a culvert is needed and many homeowner like to have the flare out at the end of the driveway where it meets the road. We incorporate these factors into the site preparation step as having the base layer stable is the most important aspect to ensuring your new concrete driveway will give you years of trouble free ownership. As part of the base preparation, we may add fill such as sand, soil or gravel and will compact the area before pouring and levelling the concrete. In many cases, reinforcements may need to be added, which includes footers, steel wire mesh and/or rebar. Our forms are staked out and set to the proper depth to handle many years of foot and vehicle traffic, rain storms and washouts, as well as damage from tree roots due to hurricanes or other storms.
Before we leave your site, we may cut stress relief lines into the surface to prevent excessive cracking. We will also instruct on the proper care and maintenance of your driveway. Most of the time, the best way to care for a concrete driveway is regular sweeping and power washing. If there are stains, a mild detergent may be used. Salt is probably the biggest problem for concrete driveways and thankfully not a factor here in North Port. In many areas up north, salt is used to keep roadways ice free, and that salt can build up on your car or truck and then damage your beautiful concrete driveway.
Sealing your concrete driveway is always an option, as this can prevent water penetration and staining, however, sealing will probably also mean periodic touch ups and re-sealing, creating a new maintenance activity in your already busy schedule.
All concrete surfaces will experience cracking to some extent. As much as our stress relief cuts are design to prevent that, it is inevitable that as the concrete cures, it will take a life of it's own and doesn't always play by the rules. Inspecting for cracks and addressing them early is the best way to prevent further damage.
Please view our gallery of concrete driveway projects and call us for your next concrete driveway project today.
Before we leave your site, we may cut stress relief lines into the surface to prevent excessive cracking. We will also instruct on the proper care and maintenance of your driveway. Most of the time, the best way to care for a concrete driveway is regular sweeping and power washing. If there are stains, a mild detergent may be used. Salt is probably the biggest problem for concrete driveways and thankfully not a factor here in North Port. In many areas up north, salt is used to keep roadways ice free, and that salt can build up on your car or truck and then damage your beautiful concrete driveway.
Sealing your concrete driveway is always an option, as this can prevent water penetration and staining, however, sealing will probably also mean periodic touch ups and re-sealing, creating a new maintenance activity in your already busy schedule.
All concrete surfaces will experience cracking to some extent. As much as our stress relief cuts are design to prevent that, it is inevitable that as the concrete cures, it will take a life of it's own and doesn't always play by the rules. Inspecting for cracks and addressing them early is the best way to prevent further damage.
Please view our gallery of concrete driveway projects and call us for your next concrete driveway project today.