subject: Doing Your Own Driveway Repair [print this page] It is because of its versatility and ease of use that most contractors make use of concrete as their material for laying out foundations as well as driveways. Unfortunately, as with everything else, concrete is also subject to wear and tear. If this happens to you what should you do?
Although most people with worn and cracked driveway might immediately get in touch with a contractor in order to have the driveway repaired, there is actually a cheaper solution to it repair the driveway on your own. You just need to make sure that you have the needed materials on hand concrete mix, sledgehammer, and a mesh wire.
The first thing that you need to do is take sledge hammer and take out damaged pieces of the driveway. You can haul out these pieces using a wheelbarrow or a pick-up truck. Once you have done this, you would need to fill out the area with one to two inches of gravel. You can have this applied directly to the dirt.
When doing your driveway concrete repair you need to have with you a wire mesh. You would need to place this on top of the gravel that you had just lain out. After this, it would now be time for you to mix concrete cement with water. You would then need to pour this mixture on the affected area, covering the wire mesh in the process. Smoothen the area and remove any excess concrete that there might be. Leave the area for 24 hours in order for it to dry before you proceed to the next step.
Once the driveway concrete repair that you have done is already dry, you need to spray a thin layer of sealer on to the area. You can also use a paint roller if you do not have a sprayer. By spraying a sealer, you protect your driveway from too much heat as well as heavy rains, two of the things that usually cause driveways to show cracks again.
Keep in mind that, when you are doing your driveway concrete repair, you should always wear goggles and use protective gloves. This would ensure that you finish your repair project without injuring yourself.
