Common Driveway Concrete Problems

1. Common Driveway Concrete Problems Two frequent questions I get from homeowners: My Driveway Feels Hollow... Is That Bad? The sand leaves at the end of my drive after it rains... is it bad? If you have significant gaps or space between the concrete and the sub grade or if your drive is on a steeper grade, it can certainly be "bad". Does your drive make a loud noise when you drive in it? Maybe it shakes when you drive it. Can you see between the couples? Are cracks visible? Does it feel like your driveway concrete is slipping? The drive may have sunk too, posing a travel hazard. These are all signs or symptoms that you are missing some sub grade under your concrete, which is quite important to the integrity of your drive. Four to six inches of sand is laid and deposited, providing a base and support for the concrete when it is poured. Sand may settle sub-grade when exposed to water repeatedly, leaving a small gap or void between the bottom of the slab and the sand. Other reasons may be incorrect compaction, lack of organic soil or sand. Driveways that are at grade one are more susceptible to water erosion and settling as water flows downstream through joints and cracks. Those of you who have this problem know exactly what I mean. How can I fix this problem in my driveway? •How can I fix this problem in my driveway? •Drill and fill in the gaps under the concrete (commonly known as mud-jacking). •Seal all joints and cracks with a good quality concrete caulk.

2. •Straight downspouts and water that washes down. How can I stop this from happening on my drive? •Fill all cracks and joints with a good quality concrete caulk; This keeps the water flowing from above and prevents it from going down. •Make sure the water moves away from your drive, preventing it from traveling under the slab. •Direct downspouts away from your concrete. •If you are installing a new drive, make sure the contractor properly deposits the correct amount of sand for your base. Whether it's a hollow sounding driveway or a washed-out sandy mess, a reputable Concrete driveways specialist can fix it. If you have cracks in your sidewalk, patio or pool deck, a concrete contractor Brisbane can repair them. In general, a good concrete lifting contractor is capable of handling any concrete issues you may have whether they lift, repair, or replace it.