How Do You Build A Cement Driveway?
Whether you have moved into a new home or you have decided to make major improvements to an older one, high on your list of projects should be to install a cement driveway. Many people spend tens of thousands of dollars by using a contractor, while others choose to do it themselves. Either way, they end up with something that is pleasing to the eye while increasing the value of their property. Remove all vegetation from where you plan to put your driveway. Then your task will be to put down what is referred to as sub-grade, or crushed rock. In most cases, your driveway should contain about 4 inches of sub-grade, and it should be evenly disbursed to avoid problems later. If you intend to have about 4 inches of concrete and 4 inches of sub-grade, you will first need to dig out 8 inches where your driveway will be located. Also, using a level, provide slope of about 1/4 inch per foot to your driveway to allow for proper drainage. Use wood or steel forms to create 2-foot-square areas where
