- 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!
Eyemouth
Eyemouth is a town and also civil parish in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders location of Scotland. It is 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) east of the primary north-south A1 road as well as just 8 miles (13 km) north of Berwick-upon-Tweed. It has a populace of about 3,420 individuals (2004 ). The community's name comes from its place at the mouth of the Eye Water. The Berwickshire coast consists of high cliffs over deep clear water with sandy coves and also stunning harbours. An angling port, Eyemouth holds a yearly Herring Queen Festival. Noteworthy structures in the town include Gunsgreen House as well as a cemetery watch-house constructed to stand guard versus the Resurrectionists (body snatchers). Most of the functions of a traditional angling village are preserved in the slim streets and 'vennels', giving shelter from the sea and also well-suited to the contraband tradition of old. Eyemouth is not far from the tiny villages of Ayton, Reston, St. Abbs, Coldingham and also Burnmouth. The coast provides opportunities for birdwatching, strolling, angling as well as diving. Accommodation consists of numerous resorts, B&B s as well as a holiday park. The geology of the area shows evidence of folding that led James Hutton to reveal that the surface area of the earth had actually altered drastically over the ages.
