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<\/p>\nWhen it comes to concrete driveways or pavement surfaces, @BradleyAsphalt has been taking care of clients in Denver and the surrounding cities since the 1980\u2019s.\u00a0 We have a solid technical team that has been working with our company for many years and have all had extensive training.\u00a0\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s a new asphalt driveway or a concrete driveway you are needing, we can give you the best advice for your specific needs and to suit your home or business.<\/p>\n
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07 July, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Concrete driveways have always been a great choice for various reasons – their strength and durability being one of the reasons.\u00a0\u00a0 The concrete surface doesn\u2019t need as much maintenance as asphalt but is more costly than asphalt.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is Concrete<\/strong> – Concrete is sometimes mistakenly known as cement, but in reality, the term cement refers to just one material that makes up concrete. Concrete is a composite material made up of various sizes of stone aggregate that are held together with a mixture of water and lime-based binder\u2014usually called Portland cement. Cement is just a pulverized powder made from a mixture of limestone and clay. The size of the aggregate stones in the concrete mixture can vary, depending on the intended use of the concrete.\u00a0 The finer the crushed stones are the smoother the finish but for drainage on driveways, a mix of stones and finer crush is usually used.<\/p>\n Installation <\/strong>– The installation of a concrete surface is a very precise skill and should always be done by a professionally trained team for long lasting results.\u00a0\u00a0 The correct preparation of the base or foundation is most important.\u00a0\u00a0 There are many preparation stages such as removing roots, grass, rubble and rocks from the intended area.\u00a0\u00a0 Wooden forms are then cut and measured to the correct size, a base of class 5 gravel is installed, graded and compacted to at least 4 inches thick,\u00a0 and steel wire and rebar is then laid on top ready for the concrete.\u00a0\u00a0 The next stage of pouring and smoothing the concrete has to be done very quickly with a team of trained professionals as it is time sensitive before the concrete starts to set.\u00a0\u00a0 They will also make sure that there are enough expansion joints allowing the slab to shift and contract at controlled spaces.\u00a0\u00a0 Without these grooves, concrete can fragment under the constant expansion and contraction especially in Colorado with our changes in season and temperatures.<\/p>\n Once the concrete has been smoothed out the drying and curing time, which is also vital, will begin.\u00a0 Concrete doesn\u2019t just dry out, it undergoes a chemical process while hardening.\u00a0\u00a0 This process is generally better in 70 degree heat but can be cured in cooler or warmer weather.<\/p>\n It is strongly advised not to seal your concrete immediately and to wait at least a month or two before sealing your concrete surface.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Waiting at least a week before driving on your new concrete driveway is advised.\u00a0\u00a0 One must wait at least a month before parking a heavier vehicle on a concrete surface.\u00a0\u00a0 Once a year sealing will help to keep your concrete looking good and regularly scrubbing off oil and gas with water is a help.\u00a0\u00a0 In the fall is the best time to seal your concrete surface to help protect it against the salts and harsh temperatures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n 4973 E Collinsville Pl<\/p>\n Highlands Ranch, CO 80130<\/p>\n Denver Office: 303-467-0631<\/p>\n Email: duane@bradleyasphalt.com or duane@bradleyasphalt.us<\/p>\n We\u2019re rated\u00a0 A+ by Better Business Bureau; Bradley Asphalt Services \u2013\u00a0 Denver Asphalt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to concrete driveways or pavement surfaces, @BradleyAsphalt has been taking care of clients in Denver and the surrounding cities since the 1980\u2019s.\u00a0 We have a solid technical team that has been working with our company for many years and have all had extensive training.\u00a0\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s a new asphalt driveway or a … Continue reading “TOP QUALITY CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":598,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/597"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=597"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/597\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/598"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=597"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=597"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=597"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bradleyasphalt.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Our Concrete Services Include:<\/h3>\n
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