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PAVING & ASPHALT
QUESTIONS:
Q: How long do I have to wait before I can
drive on it?
A: Usually it's anywhere from 4 to 7 days depending
on the weather. A few factors come into play and that is
the weather outside and if you need to park on it or
not.
Q: Is my driveway going to get
cracks?
A: Yes, you want them, however, they can be
fixed! Reason for this is because Minnesota weather in
the winter is very hard on driveways due to ground
movement during freeze/thaw. When it cracks it will
crack at the pressure points in the driveway so it
doesn't break all the way up. Now to fix them, call up
your local seal coat and crack filling expert and they will
take care of that for you.
Q: How long will my driveway
last?
A: If you have us do it at the very minimum 10
years. Most do last anywhere from 10 to 15 years, maybe
even more if the owner does regular maintenance on
it.
CONCRETE &
READY-MIX QUESTIONS:
Q: How thick should I pour my
slab?
A: Normal slabs such as sidewalks, outside on grade
slabs, garages, and basements run about 4" in
depth.
Q: How many yards will I need to complete my
project?
A: One yard will cover 81 square feet at a 4"
depth. Do keep this in mind, if your grade is not exact,
it is very easy to run short or over on your
yardage.
Q: What is the best time of year to
pour?
A: Well, as most people have seen, concrete is poured
at all times of the year. However, to receive the best
results, the weather outside should be around 60 degrees, the
concrete will no set up too fast to make cracks or too slow
where it stays wet.
Q: How far apart should my joint cuts
be?
A: This depends on the thickness of your slab.
If your slab runs about 4" in depth than you should cut your
joints approximately 8 feet apart for most sidewalks in a town
or development setting. Joints may be required closer
together dependent on your city requirements.
Q: When should I have a front end cement
truck?
A: A front cement truck is great when doing footings
or tight spaces because the driver sits in front and can put
the shoot exactly where you need it. The front is
6-wheel drive so if the ground is really soft the front
has a better shot of getting in than a rear.
However, rears have there advantages too. For example,
in a pole barn most fronts will not fit because they are too
tall, so unless you want to wheel barrel all the cement you
might want a rear. Also, if a site is really tight
getting in and around because of trees, buildings, or other
obstacles a rear would work better because the length is
shorter allowing us to back right in from the road
and drive right out without too much side to side
movement.
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GALLERY
Please contact us at 320-358-3539 or
651-464-6883
or e-mail us at info@preferpavinginc.com with all your questions.
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