The most significant piece of concrete on most peoples’ property is their driveway. We have been concrete contractors in Calgary since 1996, and in that time we have poured over 1,500,000 square feet of all types of concrete driveways. We specialize in decorative concrete driveways; however, we do pour all genres and styles.
The first thing we always do when constructing a concrete driveway is, remove any existing concrete, asphalt, or paving stones. Being the full-service concrete contractor that we are, we have the equipment needed to handle the concrete breaking and removal that is necessary, no need to hire a separate specific break and removal contractor.
Next, we excavate 8 -10 inches below finish grade, which is to ensure your new driveway will have a proper gravel base, next we form and gravel the driveway. The next part of driveway construction is to compact and install the rebar. The concrete slab thickness is most often poured at 4 inches thick, and then a sealer is applied.
When we pour your driveway, all people and pets should keep off the concrete driveway for 24 hours after the concrete has set. Vehicles should keep off the driveway for a full 28 days. The cement strength is near 99% of its total predicted power at 28 days. Then After 28 days enjoy your great investment of a new concrete driveway.
Our entry-level driveway finish is the broom finish concrete driveway. The finish is the result of using a dedicated concrete finishing broom just before the final set on the surface, leaving a roughen linear texture. A cure and seal are sprayed on the surface after the concrete has set. An excellent alternative to broom finish concrete is float finish concrete.
Float Finish Driveways, This finish is made by a hand float used in a circular pattern. The pattern is random and is often accented with saw cut to create a design. The float finish is a relatively inexpensive finish with a decorative twist that lends itself to many possible creative options with decorative saw cutting, added colour and or acid staining.
Light sandblasted driveways or lightly washed is a modern finish for Calgary Driveways. Most often they are saw cut for expansion joints. Contemporary homes are a great match for the clean minimal look of a lighly sandblasted driveway. When sandblasting is not possible we offer a light washed finished as well.
Stamped Concrete Driveways are still quite popular for people wanting a finish similar to paving stone or natural stone. There are many choices with stamped concrete driveways due to the range of colors and patterns available. See our project section for stamped concrete jobs we have completed.
Concrete driveway borders add a lot of decorative concrete value to any job, sometimes at a minimal cost depending on a few factors. Concrete borders styles can be mixed and matched from any of our Concrete finishes, resulting in a one of a kind concrete driveway every time, why look like every other driveway on the street. Diversified Concrete Services have been adding concrete borders to driveways since we started! We have learned a lot over the years about making those connections between the driveway and concrete borders, stable and long-lasting. Having proper steel connections, from your driveway main slab to your edges, will prevent your driveway and borders from detaching vertically over time.
When you would like to have a safe, free of snow and long-lasting driveway heating, a concrete slab is a great option. Living in Calgary, almost half our year has a lot of temperatures below 0, and the ground is frozen around six months. Driveways go through many freeze-thaw cycles without being heated, heated driveways are not subject to this destructive process and will last much longer.
Broom finish, exposed aggregate, acid stained, and stamped concrete finishes, to name a few, have a wide range of costs. If concrete borders are required, how much border, and of course, how much concrete are you pouring are other typical cost considerations. For an accurate job, quote, contact us, and we will be happy to give you a free estimate.
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