Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 06, 2013 1:50 pm Hello Everyone, I would like to get some advice for driveway. My new home is near completion and I want to organise contractor to get driveway done.I have heard aggregate concrete is quite good. Any suggestions.Also if anyone has got aggregated drivewayhow much is the cost and who to contact for material. Regard Anuj Re: Driveway Advice 2Dec 06, 2013 2:23 pm anuj Hello Everyone, I would like to get some advice for driveway. My new home is near completion and I want to organise contractor to get driveway done.I have heard aggregate concrete is quite good. Any suggestions.Also if anyone has got aggregated drivewayhow much is the cost and who to contact for material. Regard Anuj Aggregated driveways are good, at least better look. Cost depends on how much total area you want to cover and also if any pathways to front entry. It roughly cost around 4k to 5k. No idea on material but i guess it should be included in price. Re: Driveway Advice 3Dec 06, 2013 2:31 pm I think what you mean is 'Exposed Aggregate' finish. Expect to pay around $130-140/m2 (about 30% more than plain concrete.) Best to talk to local specialist concretors who can provide a range of different aggregates to choose from. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Driveway Advice 4Dec 06, 2013 3:40 pm Depends where you live but in Perth I believe exposed agg is around 105 psm Re: Driveway Advice 6Mar 17, 2022 12:34 pm Exposed agg does look great. It will depend on who they use for the premix, as to the colour blends and cost. We were told to walk around the neighbourhood with phone and take photos of anything that appealed, then contact the Premix companies for a similar mix. We found our perfect one after checking out hundreds of driveways, numerous premix companies.. It changes and finished your façade, so you have to get it right! https://thomasarcherbuild.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html - Thomas Archer Homes - Custom Nouveau 41 I’m not a structural engineer but I’m free. you still need an engineer for the plans. I only have part of your plans, but you seem to have a 850mm drop from the side… 3 9897 Versaloc is a mortarless besser block system that still needs a properly engineered footing. If you just do a 400x200 footing it will fail in time. At 17m long you need it… 1 15460 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9826 |