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Working on the driveway..
 

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make sure they compact that gravel a ways past the edge of the concrete. otherwise your driveway will be in many peices quickly.

90% of people form the driveway before ever putting in gravel or packing. Never had a issue yet, always do it that way, unless there is a LOT of fill go to in. Then put in a bit before forming. If it's done right won't ever be a issue, you can pack within 1" of the form. And as long as you slope the gravel properly, it will not fall out from under the pad.

And that looks like sand to me, packing it is completely useless. So stupid how most builders use it, there is a reason most of their driveways are done within a year or two.
 

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90% of people form the driveway before ever putting in gravel or packing. Never had a issue yet, always do it that way, unless there is a LOT of fill go to in. Then put in a bit before forming. If it's done right won't ever be a issue, you can pack within 1" of the form. And as long as you slope the gravel properly, it will not fall out from under the pad.

And that looks like sand to me, packing it is completely useless. So stupid how most builders use it, there is a reason most of their driveways are done within a year or two.

90% are doing it wrong.

whats wrong with sand? its one of the best materials to build on
 

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The forecast is awesome for the next bit for building ...not so much for sledding:d:(:d:(:d:(

That is ok for me.
I want the house done.
And sold all my sleds years ago.

Only sled at my brothers now in B.C. crash his..:d:beer:
 

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90% are doing it wrong.

whats wrong with sand? its one of the best materials to build on

Sand is terrible for a driveway, it doesn't pack. You can use a big roller like that, and take your foot and still kick it up no problem. Try that with recycled concrete, or road crush, won't happen, because it packs hard as a rock and will not go anywhere. I mean sand is fine for a filler but not a base. Only speaking for outside concrete, nothing else. There is a reason parking lots, roads, etc are not put on sand also though

Not wrong if I can personally see driveways done 20 years ago with this method that look like the day they were poured. Nothing will happen to the edges, there is a reason you put rebar in so that when the ground shifts a bit, the whole pad stays together. A tiny void in the edge will not do anything to a proper pad.

Done enough driveways to know what is right and what isn't. Never ever replaced one that cracked all up because it wasn't done properly. Replaced 100's done wrong though.....

Heck there is some people who still think mesh is right for driveways......
 

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Sand is terrible for a driveway, it doesn't pack. You can use a big roller like that, and take your foot and still kick it up no problem. Try that with recycled concrete, or road crush, won't happen, because it packs hard as a rock and will not go anywhere. I mean sand is fine for a filler but not a base. Only speaking for outside concrete, nothing else. There is a reason parking lots, roads, etc are not put on sand also though

Not wrong if I can personally see driveways done 20 years ago with this method that look like the day they were poured. Nothing will happen to the edges, there is a reason you put rebar in so that when the ground shifts a bit, the whole pad stays together. A tiny void in the edge will not do anything to a proper pad.

Done enough driveways to know what is right and what isn't. Never ever replaced one that cracked all up because it wasn't done properly. Replaced 100's done wrong though.....

Heck there is some people who still think mesh is right for driveways......

We went with a good crush under the basement floor for packing ability and drainage...water has a hard time flowing through sand...our garage pad and driveway will both be crush also...15mm rebar everywhere.
 

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Basement foundation done, backfill today. Framer's start tomorrow.:d
 

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We went with a good crush under the basement floor for packing ability and drainage...water has a hard time flowing through sand...our garage pad and driveway will both be crush also...15mm rebar everywhere.

I guess you love overkill eh! Always go 10mm, but rebar isn't pricy so bigger isn't that much more cash anyways, except for not being able to go with a 4" slab. How thick you going with the pads then 5" or more?

Honestly, if I ever heard of a concrete guy wanting to use sand for a driveway that would be the end of that. I could show you pictures of 10 done on sand, that were done 2 years ago, replaced last year, and need to be replaced again. Guy is going out of business because of it. General contractor is sueing him. More work for me when I get to do them all next year! :d Sand isn't the only issue, but it's part of it. And some my company did over 70, 2 years ago beside them that look like the day they were poured still. The sand is moving under the concrete, and discoloring it and also cracking them.

I mean if i've got a garage pad drilled into a gradebeam with piles I will use sand, because the pad will float, but sand is a terrible base.
 
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Steady progress since the last update. Alot of work going into the farming side of the yard. Fencing watering bowls and gates. Sure keeping a guy busy.
 

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Some great weather right now for fall house builds. Starting my footings and pads tomorrow, can't wait now the madness can begin...:d
 
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