How Do You Make A Concrete Paver Driveway?
Fresh landscaping can add beauty to the exterior of a home. Updating your driveway with pavers can seem overwhelming at first, but once complete, you will be proud of the fresh new look that will greet you each time you come home. There are many colors and sizes of pavers to pick from to blend or contrast your current color scheme. Knowing how to make a concrete paver driveway and creating your own design and scheme will give you great satisfaction for years to come. Mark the area for the driveway using the contractor’s paint. Allow for 6 to 12 inches of additional space. Remove the ground for the driveway. Use a shovel to dig about 6-8 inches deep below the desired height of the driveway. Level the ground. Measure and lay out the final shape and edges of the driveway using the posts and string as a pattern to follow. Be sure to slope the driveway and string away from the house for proper water drainage. Slope should be roughly 1/8 inch for every foot. Apply about 3 inches of crushed b