How Do You Replace A Concrete Driveway?
Replacing a concrete driveway involves removal of the old materials, grading the area and installing the new surface. For a driveway that will last a long time, prepare the ground properly by including a gravel bed and metal supports, apply the correct depth of concrete and include isolation joints to prevent cracks. Remove the old driveway. The concrete needs to be broken with a jackhammer or a small bulldozer that smashes the concrete and lifts it into a dump truck or dumpster that will be hauled away. Determine specifications for the new driveway. Decide if it will fit into the same footprint as the old driveway, or if it needs to be longer or wider. Driveways for one-car garages should be at least 10 feet wide. A two-car driveway should be 16 to 24 feet. Prepare the ground. After creating the width and depth (see Steps 4 and 5), smooth the soil surface. The best way to do this is with a hand controlled roller barrel or a driver-controlled rolling machine. Create water runoff. The l
