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Posted by Ook on December 30, 2006, 3:10 pm
I'm getting ready to replace my driveway. Question - how thick should the
concrete be? I think the old concrete is about 4 inches, is this typical?
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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on December 30, 2006, 3:10 pm
Ook wrote:
> I'm getting ready to replace my driveway. Question - how thick should the
> concrete be? I think the old concrete is about 4 inches, is this typical?
common but 5 inches thick is better with reinforcement mesh
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on December 30, 2006, 3:59 pm
Ook wrote:
> I'm getting ready to replace my driveway. Question - how thick should
> the concrete be? I think the old concrete is about 4 inches, is this
> typical?
A lot depends on your local soil conditions weather conditions and what
kind of foundation you have. I would want at least 5" with reinforcement
and a good foundation. What I got with my home was less and it is doing OK
after 10 years, but there are a few cracks.
I might also add that the quality of the materials makes a big
difference and while it does little to weaken the structure if the
workmanship is poor, you can find you get scalding.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia 's Muire duit
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Posted by DK on December 30, 2006, 4:20 pm
On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:10:39 -0800, "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any
freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the Don't send me any freakin'
spam> wrote:
>I'm getting ready to replace my driveway. Question - how thick should the
>concrete be? I think the old concrete is about 4 inches, is this typical?
How large a vehicle will park on your driveway?
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Posted by Moe on December 30, 2006, 4:22 pm
"Ook" wrote
> I'm getting ready to replace my driveway. Question - how thick should the
> concrete be? I think the old concrete is about 4 inches, is this typical?
I suppose the answer depends on who you talk with.
Here in Northeast Ohio, all the contractors recommended 4", with the apron
and sidewalk at apron/driveway @ 6".
I had mine redone with new compacted base, and 5" city mix, with wire. I
had the apron & sidewalk done @ 6". I believe city mix is 6.5 sac, though I
forget. They worked/pulled the wire as they were placing concrete.
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