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| 1- Choose the Material For Driveway Paving |
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| You must choose the material for driveway paving beforehand as the material you use will determine whether you should handle the job yourself. Some materials can be handled easily while other materials are difficult to install. You must also consider the cost involved in installation while choosing among various driveway paving materials because different materials have different costs. Popular choices for driveway paving materials are concrete and asphalt. |
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| 2- Prepare the Area for Driveway paving |
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| Preparation of the area is the next step in driveway paving. For preparing the area, you need to remove the old driveway and any planted materials in the area. Apart from this, you will need to level the ground and dig a foundation to make the place ready for driveway paving. For asphalt driveway paving, a gravel layer of 2-8 inches deep is needed. The job can be done quickly and in a better way if you hire a contractor. However, if you have complete knowhow and materials, then you can do this task personally and save a lot of money. |
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| 3-Hire a Contractor |
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| Asphalt is difficult to handle and therefore, hiring a contractor is the best option if you are using it for driveway paving. However, you can skip this step if you are using gravel or concrete. You can get referrals from friends and family members while searching for contractors. Be sure to get multiple estimates and check the references when hiring contractors. |
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| 4-Lay the Finish For Driveway Paving |
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When the driveway form is ready, it is time to pour the finishing materials to the area. This task usually requires about half an hour to complete but if you are using asphalt then more time may be needed. This is because asphalt needs to be compacted, smoothed and cleaned up for proper installation.
Allow 24 hours for the driveway paving materials to set before driving a car on it. Motorcycles may be driven on the surface after a week as the kickstand can damage it. |
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