Laying a concrete driveway over an existing gravel one is possible but it is not generally recommended The kind of gravel that is intended to go under cement is typically a smaller grade than what is used for gravel driveways However if the gravel in your driveway is small enough it is possible to create a cement driveway over the existing one
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Get PriceRoll the geotextile across the driveway so that it goes up the sides of the excavation Use large galvanized staples to fasten the geotextile to the subgrade making sure it is flat and has a bit of tension in the fabric Roll out another row of geotextile so that it overlaps the first by 150 mm 6 inches Repeat step 2
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Get PriceApr 15 2024 0183 32 Re Mixing concrete powder into the gravel driveway I dumped a couple bags of sak crete at the end of my driveway just a couple weeks ago when I dug the culvert pipe out and put it back We had a lot of rain before and during the time I was doing this and the edges of the driveway were stay really mucky so I dumped two bags of sak crete into
Get PriceFollow the steps below to create a stable path or patio with pea gravel 1 Excavation Excavate to a depth of 6 inches adding more soil as necessary to bring the subgrade up to the proper height 2 Level the area The second step in stabilizing pea gravel is to level the area
Get PriceSprinkle a 50/50 mixture of sand and rock salt on your gravel driveway The rock salt will melt the snow and ice and give your tires traction Sand and salt should be applied to your driveway to keep it clear of ice and snow How do I permanently get rid of grass Cut the grass to a short length and then cover the area with plastic or glass
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Get PricePurpose of the driveway Contractors prefer a standard thickness of 4 to 6 inches for concrete paving with light circulation However this varies concerning the floor with a regular route for waste trucks delivery trucks or other heavy trucks The concrete pavement requires extra strength and longevity in this situation
Get PriceWhat you will need Black plastic sheets and scissors Method Remove the layer of gravel from the area which is most prone to weeding Cut out broad strips of plastic and lay it on top of the soil Restore the pebbles The plastic will prevent the weeds from sprouting to the surface
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Get PriceLaid a curved path about 15m long by digging out a trench 15cm deep put gravel boards along the side put a membrane down to stop the weeds put down a 10cm layer of hardcore/scalpings and compressed it with a wacker plate I then put down Breedon Self Binding Gravel and compressed it with a heavy garden roller while watering the roller
Get PriceNow sprinkle straight Portland Cement over the top of the surface at a rate of 2 3 pounds per square foot Wear gloves 5 Using a rake and a raking motion mix the Cement with the top one to six inches of soil depending on your finished pavement depth re grading the soil/cement mix as you go 6
Get PriceStep 4 How to Install a Brick Paver Driveway Filling the This is the finishing layer to add the final touches to your paver driveway installation You can use gravel again to cover the whole surface As you sprinkle try to maintain a thickness of a quarter inch Then use a wide mouthed broom to sweep this gravel between the interlocking
Get PriceBasically concrete is stronger and more durable so it can be used for structural projects such as setting posts whereas mortar is used as a bonding agent for bricks stones etc Concrete is a mixture of water cement sand just like mortar However concrete also has gravel and other coarse aggregates that makes it stronger and more durable
Get PriceUse A Commercial Herbicide One of the best ways to permanently get rid of weeds in your driveway is to use a chemical herbicide Chemical herbicides come in two different types contact herbicides and systemic herbicides As the name suggests contact herbicides start working when they contact the plant And they affect the areas of the plant
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Get PriceMar 7 2022Use a border to keep the gravel in place A border can be made from landscape timbers bricks or concrete blocks Spread a layer of sand over the top of the gravel before putting down your walkway or driveway The sand will help to keep the gravel in place Regularly rake and fluff up the gravel to keep it from getting compacted
Get PricePour the Concrete Buy bags of concrete designed for building retaining walls by stacking the bags and pouring water over them You can also use quick drying concrete mix Be sure to wear gloves and a mask Break open the bags and pour the dry concrete directly into the trench and fill the trench to the top It should be at least two inches deep
Get PriceWhen to sprinkle concrete with water Properly curing your concrete improves strength durability water tightness and resistance for many years The first 7 days after installation you should spray the slab with water 5 10 times per day or as often as possible Once the concrete is poured the curing process begins immediately
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Get PriceTo make concrete mix cement sand aggregate course gravel and water together The basic mixture is one part cement two parts sand and three parts aggregate Mix all the dry ingredients together really well before you add any water A good dry mix is very important if you want a finished concrete with consistent strength and color
Get PriceThere is nothing to bind these loose materials When they are placed over a granular sub base as shown on the Gravels Construction page the gravels can bed in to the sub base surface and so become lightly bound and unlikely to roll or move On a hard surface there is no opportunity to bed in the material just sits on top of the surface
Get PriceWhen mixing concrete or cement with gravel you need to use the right ratio If you use the wrong ratio it will not hold up Your surface will break up when you drive over it You need at least 4 inches of concrete so that vehicles can drive over it without shifting the gravel in the process The Best Alternative To Gravel
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Get Price3 Do not broadcast cement or sprinkle water on concrete prior to or during finishing operations 4 Ensure that there is adequate venting of exhaust gases from gas fired heaters in enclosed spaces 5 Use adequate curing measures to retain moisture in concrete for the first 3 to 7 days and protect it from the environment especially freezing 6
Get PriceBaking soda Liquid dish detergent tb1234 For addressing stains on your concrete driveway or for cleaning concrete floors in the house soak the stain with water first Then sprinkle an ample amount of baking soda or dish detergent onto the stain Allow it to sit for 30 minutes Meanwhile boil a large pot of water
Get PriceCement with aggregate/stone and sand added in the correct proportions makes concrete Adding water to cement alone will cause it to harden but it will not have the same strength as concrete I would say no to mixing in cement or concrete mix in with the base material You want the base material to be able to drain water away
Get PriceStep One Excavation You can t just dump a few wheelbarrows of gravel on the ground and call it a day When we do a gravel path for a client project we dig down 4 6 inches That lets us eliminate the sod and/or plant matter in the top few inches and it allows us to create a cleanly defined shape for the path
Get PriceYou can create concrete by mixing cement with aggregate Aggregate is a filer and bulking agent comprised of sand gravel stone etc making up 60 80% of the mix When combined with water it gives concrete its strength Choosing the right kind of aggregate will ensure your finished product will last for many years
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