Driveway & Patio Poured Concrete

A luxury‑grade, educational overview of our ACI‑aligned process for pedestrian and vehicular slabs.

Pedestrian Slab

Patios • Walkways • Courtyards

Concrete Slab ~4"

3,500–4,000 psi; air‑entrained where required. Broom or exposed finish per design.

Reinforcement

6×6 W1.4/W1.4 welded wire mesh or fiber reinforcement. Isolation at structures.

Compacted Base 4–6"

Graded aggregate base, compacted in lifts for uniform support.

Prepared Subgrade

Proof‑rolled; soft spots remediated; geotextile if specified.
Joints & spacing.
Contraction joints within 6–12 hours, depth ≈ 1/4 slab thickness; spacing ≈ 2–3× thickness (ft).
Slope & drainage.
Provide 1–2% slope away from structures; integrate drains where needed.
Step 1 Planning, Layout & Grades
Confirm use, elevations, water management; call utility locates; establish forms and slopes.
Step 2 Excavation & Subgrade
Excavate for base + slab. Remove organics; proof‑roll; remediate soft areas; geotextile if specified.
Step 3 Base Placement
Install graded aggregate in lifts; compact to target density; confirm slope and flatness.
Step 4 Forms & Reinforcement
Set forms true to line/grade. Place mesh or rebar on chairs; install isolation material at structures.
Step 5 Place & Finish Concrete
Place 3,500–4,000 psi concrete; screed, bull float; avoid over‑finishing. Apply broom/texture; edge and tool joints as specified.
Step 6 Jointing & Curing
Saw‑cut contraction joints at correct timing and depth. Cure via compound or wet cure; protect from premature drying.
Step 7 Seal & Open
Seal per specification. Open to foot traffic after initial cure; follow mix/seasonal guidance for full strength.

Vehicular Slab

Driveways • Motor Courts

Concrete Slab 5–6"

4,000+ psi; air‑entrained where required. Thicken edges or aprons as specified.

Reinforcement

#3 rebar @ ~18" O.C. each way or engineered design; dowels at garage/apron joints.

Compacted Base 6–10"

Thickness per soils/climate; compacted in lifts for uniform support.

Stabilized Subgrade

Proof‑rolled; remediate weak areas; geotextile if specified.
Joints & dowels.
Contraction joints ≈ 10–12' spacing for driveways; depth ≈ 1/4 thickness; dowels or load transfer as specified.
Strength & curing.
Open to passenger vehicles typically after ~7 days; heavy vehicles after ~28 days (conditions vary).
Step 1 Planning, Grades & Layout
Confirm finished elevations with ~2% slope; stake layout; verify utilities and access.
Step 2 Excavation & Subgrade
Excavate for thicker base and slab; stabilize soft soils; place geotextile if specified.
Step 3 Base Placement
Install graded aggregate in compacted lifts (6–10"+). Verify density, plane, and slope.
Step 4 Forms, Reinforcement & Isolation
Set forms; place rebar on chairs; dowel garage slab/aprons; install isolation material at structures.
Step 5 Place & Finish Concrete
Place 4,000+ psi mix; screed, float, finish per spec. Avoid adding water at the surface; apply broom/texture.
Step 6 Jointing, Curing & Protection
Saw‑cut joints at the correct window and depth; apply curing compound or wet cure; protect edges and corners.
Step 7 Seal & Open
Seal as specified. Open to cars per strength/seasonal guidance (often ~7 days; heavy loads ~28 days).

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Aligned with recognized ACI residential flatwork best practices. We finalize details on site based on soils, climate, and local code.