Bill, I'm in the central NJ area as well. I know a guy that does great
paving, I'll give him a call and see if he does concrete.
But I wanted to add a small little "idea" if you are going to be pouring
concrete...
Did you think about putting radiant heat tubes in it? it's not alot more
money for them and, depending on your driveway, it may provide you a much
better product in the end. Think about it, NEVER having to deal with a
snow shovel or plow again. I'm sure it would add a lot to resale of the
home as well.
It may be a bit "overkill", but then again, that is my middle name! 8>)
Inch "Overkill" Petrevich
Bill Gilroy <w.gilroy@verizon.net>
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06/30/2002 23:31
Please respond to Bill Gilroy
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Subject: concrete driveway
I am located in Central NJ and need to replace my driveway. My
current driveway is an old single car concrete driveway that is
just two strip where the tires run with dirt in the center. I would
like to install a two car wide driveway, make the entrance ramp less
steep, and add a concrete pad next to the house for a small car.
This will require the old driveway, side walk, and ramp to be removed.
This is a residential driveway used by cars.
I know almost nothing about concrete work and plan to hire a
contractor. I figure that I should get the following:
1. 5 inch thick driveway
2. 3000 PSI concrete
3. fibers (not sure what type) in the concrete to
minimize cracking.
4. Wire mesh or re-bar. Not sure which I need or what
the grid should be on the re-bar.
5. A new base of gravel. How thick should that be, what
size gravel, how should it be compacted?
6. A broom finish.
What else do I need to get when installing a driveway? Any tips for
hiring a contractor to do the work? Any other tips? Any idea on the
cost/sq. foot in Central NJ.
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Best regards,
Bill mailto:w.gilroy@verizon.net
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