What can I do to insure that the new concrete driveway Im having poured provides me with years of trouble-free service?
I would suggest that you check references and inspect the work of the person you hire to place your driveway. If you call your local ready-mix concrete supplier, they will be glad to provide you with names of reputable concrete finishers who perform quality work. Other than hiring the right person to do the job, and equally important part of your insurance policy is curing the concrete. Concrete allowed to dry before curing will never achieve its designed strength or durability. Curing is essential, but it is absolutely critical during the heat of the summer. We would suggest either covering with wet burlap for three days minimum (seven days is better) or spraying a liquid membrane curing compound on the freshly-placed concrete. If you choose to cure using wet burlap, we would then suggest air drying the concrete for a month before applying a good concrete sealer. Depending upon the curing compound you choose, we would suggest the same procedure. Smith Concrete sells a product that dou
