- Prepare the sub-base The driveway company will excavate, or dig, the existing surface down to a depth of around 200mm. They will remove any debris from the area may place it in a skip or arrange for it to be removed in another way. When they dig down to the sub-base of your previous driveway, they will assess how much hardcore they need and arrange for that to be delivered to the site. They will then spread the hardcore across the sub-base to create a level surface to pour the concrete on. Most good contractors will apply a gel to any walls and doors to protect them from concrete splashes. They will also add any gulley tops, manhole covers or shuttering that’s required.
- Installation and imprinting Next, the tradespeople will have the concrete either poured from a large mixer vehicle or barrow it in from a mixer and pour onto the surface. They level it with rakes, then add a colour surface hardener in a colour of your choice. This will give the driveway its permanent colour. They will then wait until the concrete has hardened to the correct consistency for imprinting the pattern, then will use special tools and stencils to make the pattern that you asked for. They will then spread a colour powder called a release agent over the surface, and leave to dry for 1 to 2 days depending on the weather conditions.
- Cleaning When the contractors return, they will add crack control cuts into the concrete. This is important because concrete expands and contracts in the heat, so there needs to be some give to stop any larger cracks from forming. Then everything is power washed clean, and a chemical wash is also used on the concrete to ensure it’s completely dust-free. The installers will ensure all your walls and doors are clean, which will hopefully be an easy job if they used wall gel.
- Sealing The final step is to seal the driveway. There needs to have been at least two dry days before the tradespeople can do it, so you might find it’s best to have your pattern imprinted driveway installed in the summer. The contractors will blow any debris away from the surface and dry any damp areas where necessary. They will then add an anti-slip agent to the sealant and brush it on. It’s best to not walk or drive onto your new concrete driveway for about 4 days after sealing to allow everything to set. But after that, you’re ready to use your new driveway!
Earlston
Earlston is a civil parish as well as market town in the county of Berwickshire, within the Scottish Borders. It is on the River Leader in Lauderdale, Scotland. Earlston was originally called Arcioldun or Prospect Ft, with reference to Black Hill (1,003 feet (306 m)), on the top of which can still be mapped the concentric rings of the British fort for which it was called. It is likewise claimed to be possible to make out the remains of the cave-dwellings of the Votadini, the tribal confederation in this part of Scotland. In the 12th and also 13th centuries the Lindsays and also the Earls of March as well as Dunbar were the primary baronial families. Additionally of historical interest is the ivy-clad mess up of the Rhymer's Tower, a keep stated to date from as very early as the 13th century. It is the conventional home of Thomas Learmonth, generally called Thomas of Ercildoune, or Thomas the Rhymer, poet, prophet, and also fabulous pal of the Elves, that was birthed right here concerning 1225, more probable in a cottage which came before the later Tower-house. Homeowners of early Earlston (Earlstons) have actually considering that spread afar, with some taking a trip to the USA of America in the very early 1800s. Yet the huge majority of Earlstons (surname) have taken house in the Black Nation, West Midlands in England. Taking a trip to the Black Nation in the early 1700s, they have actually established a strong house, controlled by middle youngster of the Earlston three brothers, Lord Dale.
