Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Aug 27, 2009 10:50 pm We are looking at getting an axtra crossing and new driveway once our house has been built. What are the current costs for the 'slate look' concrete vs asphalt with edging? We are in Melbourne......and most likely need a large portico also done (7X4) + driveway (6X4), new crossing and concrete shed base (3X4) meters........ Signed with Carlisle - Atlantique 36Mk2 altered & upsized Botanic Ridge Estate - Build started 22nd Oct 2010 Re: Cost of concrete vs asphalt with edging? 2Aug 30, 2009 7:50 pm Anyone????? I'm building in Melbourne South East and wanting work done in the next 6-12 months and wondering on costs between the two......... Signed with Carlisle - Atlantique 36Mk2 altered & upsized Botanic Ridge Estate - Build started 22nd Oct 2010 Re: Cost of concrete vs asphalt with edging? 3Aug 31, 2009 5:14 pm what's a portico...........
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Re: Cost of concrete vs asphalt with edging? 4Aug 31, 2009 5:25 pm A portico is just a fancy name for an under the roofline and fully lined open area (similar to a pergola)........ Signed with Carlisle - Atlantique 36Mk2 altered & upsized Botanic Ridge Estate - Build started 22nd Oct 2010 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 9827 Hi all I need a guidance on how far I need to space expansion joints in the concrete driveway and its type (keyway/foam.) Contraction joints are at 3m max for a 125 slab. Thanks 0 10921 |