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| THINGS TO KNOW |
1. After your new driveway is completed, you will need to stay off of it for
at least 5 days. In the warmer weather, it is better to give it at least a week.
2. The cosmetics of your driveway can differ. When paving areas over
single wide, there are seams in the pavement from multiple passes with
the paving machine. They look like a small line, these do fade in time.
Sometimes when an area is to small or narrow for a paving machine to be
used, that area is raked by hand. When raking, the surface of the mix
might look a little different from the machined area, this to will fade.
3. The most common issue with new pavement are tire marks. This is
caused from turning the wheels of your car while the car is not moving, or
entering and exiting to abruptly. Tire marks will be an issue for the first
couple of years when ever the weather is very warm. Tire marks are purely
cosmetic, they do not damage the structure of the driveway and will fade
in time. They have nothing to do with the mix itself, or the installation and
compaction of the job. For example, next time you see a large parking lot
just paved, you'll probably notice a lot of marks from all the cars. On new
roads, you'll notice them from cars entering and exiting side streets.
Sometimes they are unavoidable, unfortunately there is no fix. The best
defense is keeping your car in motion while turning and also, try not make
tight turns on the pavement. When entering and exiting your driveway,
try to be cautious of speed, especially with trucks and SUV's that have
aggressive tires.
4. Parking plays an important factor in the beginning also. When you
park, try to avoid stopping your vehicle in the same spot repeatedly. This
will prevent depressions and ruts caused from the constant weight of your
vehicle, moving a foot here or a foot there from time to time will help in
the long run. For those with RV's, campers, trailers, or anything heavy that
will be stationary for a period of time, we suggest putting plywood
underneath the wheels, stands, and anything else heavy resting on the
pavement.
5. The edges of your pavement can be the weak point to your driveway.
Usually, after having your driveway paved, the edges are higher than your
lawn line. The first thing you should do is back them up so they are flush
again, some people use loam, gravel , stone, or mulch. The choice of
material is up to the homeowner. We suggest having the material
delivered before the paving is done, so there are no heavy trucks on the
new pavement. If the edges are left unattended and a vehicle drives off
the edge, chances are the pavement will crack.
6. Seal coating is important in protecting your investment. You should
wait close to a year before seal coating a new driveway. After the first
sealing, it is best to wait 2-3 years before doing it again.
7. Be careful of your delivery trucks. In the spring, when the frost thaws,
the sub base underneath your driveway is a little soft and moist. For
example, if an oil truck backs in your driveway and accidentally rolls off the
edge, the weight of the truck combined with the condition of the ground
could result in damage to the pavement. Those with shorter driveways
can request curbside delivery from the company.
at least 5 days. In the warmer weather, it is better to give it at least a week.
2. The cosmetics of your driveway can differ. When paving areas over
single wide, there are seams in the pavement from multiple passes with
the paving machine. They look like a small line, these do fade in time.
Sometimes when an area is to small or narrow for a paving machine to be
used, that area is raked by hand. When raking, the surface of the mix
might look a little different from the machined area, this to will fade.
3. The most common issue with new pavement are tire marks. This is
caused from turning the wheels of your car while the car is not moving, or
entering and exiting to abruptly. Tire marks will be an issue for the first
couple of years when ever the weather is very warm. Tire marks are purely
cosmetic, they do not damage the structure of the driveway and will fade
in time. They have nothing to do with the mix itself, or the installation and
compaction of the job. For example, next time you see a large parking lot
just paved, you'll probably notice a lot of marks from all the cars. On new
roads, you'll notice them from cars entering and exiting side streets.
Sometimes they are unavoidable, unfortunately there is no fix. The best
defense is keeping your car in motion while turning and also, try not make
tight turns on the pavement. When entering and exiting your driveway,
try to be cautious of speed, especially with trucks and SUV's that have
aggressive tires.
4. Parking plays an important factor in the beginning also. When you
park, try to avoid stopping your vehicle in the same spot repeatedly. This
will prevent depressions and ruts caused from the constant weight of your
vehicle, moving a foot here or a foot there from time to time will help in
the long run. For those with RV's, campers, trailers, or anything heavy that
will be stationary for a period of time, we suggest putting plywood
underneath the wheels, stands, and anything else heavy resting on the
pavement.
5. The edges of your pavement can be the weak point to your driveway.
Usually, after having your driveway paved, the edges are higher than your
lawn line. The first thing you should do is back them up so they are flush
again, some people use loam, gravel , stone, or mulch. The choice of
material is up to the homeowner. We suggest having the material
delivered before the paving is done, so there are no heavy trucks on the
new pavement. If the edges are left unattended and a vehicle drives off
the edge, chances are the pavement will crack.
6. Seal coating is important in protecting your investment. You should
wait close to a year before seal coating a new driveway. After the first
sealing, it is best to wait 2-3 years before doing it again.
7. Be careful of your delivery trucks. In the spring, when the frost thaws,
the sub base underneath your driveway is a little soft and moist. For
example, if an oil truck backs in your driveway and accidentally rolls off the
edge, the weight of the truck combined with the condition of the ground
could result in damage to the pavement. Those with shorter driveways
can request curbside delivery from the company.
