Planning Your Concrete Driveway
The quality of the completed concrete driveway always begins with good planning. Spending time planning your concrete driveway is always a wise decision that can help you eliminate possible problems later on. One of the first things to consider is size.
The suggested width for a single-car driveway is 9 to 10 feet. For double width, plan to use 18 to 20 feet. If the distance from the street to a two or more car garage is long enough, the initial entry approach can be of single-car width and then widened near the garage to accommodate all car stalls.
If space is available, extra parking or a turn-around area can be included. Also, the planning stage is the time to consider adding that concrete patio or porch addition.
As for thickness, non-reinforced pavement 4 inches thick is standard for passenger car driveways. For heavier vehicles, a thickness of 5″ to 5 1/2″ is recommended. To eliminate standing water, the driveway should be sloped towards the street a minimum of 1%, or 1/8 inch per foot for proper drainage.
Water drainage is one of the biggest items to be discussed when planning a new concrete driveway. If not done properly, water can find its way to your home or place of business and cause thousands more dollars in damage. Speaking from experience and stories from hundreds of of previous customers in and around Northwest Arkansas, water drainage is a big deal!
Harmon Concrete has the concrete driveway experience you need if you’re thinking about a new concrete driveway. We’ve helped literally hundreds of customers in the last 25 years plan for every possible scenario.
From water drainage and slope to landscaping and pattern design, let Harmon Concrete help with every stage of planning your concrete driveway. Give us a call, or for your added convenience, schedule an appointment when it’s convenient for you, and we’ll come to you on your time!
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