Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - CONCRETE DRIVEWAY
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03-15-01, 03:36 PM
Hello, They teardropped my concrete driveway to a three car garage, but with four drivers in the house and one more coming soon there are alot of parking needs. My question is how much would it cost me to square up the drive way, or how to do it my self, I dont have the concrete tools but maybe someone rents the tools needed. Thank You.
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03-16-01, 11:19 PM
Cost of do it yourself concrete materials vary from area to area. Possibly from $1.25 to about $2.00 per square foot. Even though I don't think a concrete driveway is a suitable first time concrete project see
http://www.bhglive.com/homeimp/masonry.html for an overview of working with concrete. For more about concrete visit http://www.concretenetwork.com (ie: slabs on grade).
Another option is "interlocking concrete pavers". Material costs are about the same or a slightly higher, however, there are advantages. 1> more flexible pavement than concrete, and may be readjusted or repaired more easily. 2> easier to do. 3> how to instructions abound. 4> work may be staged to suit needs or budgeting. 5> readily available almost everywhere. For parking paving consider the keystone or waffle brick pattens.
http://www.bhglive.com/homeimp/masonry.html for an overview of working with concrete. For more about concrete visit http://www.concretenetwork.com (ie: slabs on grade).
Another option is "interlocking concrete pavers". Material costs are about the same or a slightly higher, however, there are advantages. 1> more flexible pavement than concrete, and may be readjusted or repaired more easily. 2> easier to do. 3> how to instructions abound. 4> work may be staged to suit needs or budgeting. 5> readily available almost everywhere. For parking paving consider the keystone or waffle brick pattens.