Part 2Preparing the Driveway for Concrete. 1. Lay out the shape of your driveway with stakes. You can do this by driving small wooden or metal stakes at points where the drive will egress the street, then at the top of the driveway, then tying builder's line on them, to help you visualize the path of the driveway.
Lava Rock. Lava rock is unique in shape and texture, allowing for water drainage in the way it soaks up water like a sponge due to its porous nature. Lightweight and easy to install and manage, lava rock is abundant in Hawaii and is an eco-friendly alternative to concrete and asphalt. However, lava rock can be somewhat expensive compared to ...
Uses. Though homeowners can use either hot or cold driveway sealant for their general driveway coating, some circumstances call specifically for a hot option. If your driveway has cracks between 1/8 and 1/2 inch wide, using a hot applied sealer, at least to fill these noticeable cracks, is important. Cold driveway sealer is an effective means ...