How Thick Should A Driveway Apron Be?

It should be at least 4 inches thick and up to 6 inches thick if it will accommodate trucks. Depending on the soil conditions you may need to add up to 2 more inches to the slab to make it durable.

What is the standard size of a driveway apron?

Driveway aprons vary in length from about eight to 15 feet (starting at the street and measuring toward the house). Since the apron is a part of the driveway, its width (side to side) is identical to the width of the rest of the driveway—most of the time you can’t tell where the apron starts and the driveway stops.

How thick should concrete be for a garage apron?

Thickness: The concrete in the garage apron should be 4”. Less than this will not give you the required strength and the apron will crumble in no time. Concrete: Concrete with a strength of 4000 psi is most suitable for the garage apron.

Is driveway apron necessary?

A well-constructed driveway apron facilitates a smoother and less stressful transition from the driveway to the street. Most states require the installation of a driveway apron especially if motorized vehicles use the driveway for entering and exiting.

How much does an apron cost?

Typical costs: An asphalt apron typically costs $2-$5 a square foot, or $360-$900 for a 12’x15′ apron.

What is the purpose of a driveway apron?

Driveway Apron means that portion of a regularly established driveway lying between a property line and any curb, the purpose of which is to provide vehicular access from the street across the curb, parkway and sidewalk to the property fronting thereon or abutting thereto.

Should you pin garage floor driveway?

Driveway will freeze and rise before the garage floor does (unless your wife is like mine and leaves the door open all night and then closes it in the morning to trap the coldest air inside). Do not pin. Use an expansion joint, allowing the driveway to “float” for expansion (heat) and contraction(frost).

What is apron slab?

An apron slab is a smooth impermeable surface constructed around a water point to prevent spilt water soaking into the ground. Apron slabs are not only used with handpumps installed over boreholes.

Can you put pavers over asphalt driveway?

You can install concrete driveway pavers over existing asphalt, although it is not recommended. Asphalt is more subject to freeze/thaw damage, heaving and cracking with extremes of temperature. Some paver manufacturers will not give a warranty on pavers installed over asphalt in areas with temperature extremes.

How much does a curb cut cost?

The total cost of getting a curb cut can range from roughly $5,000 to $12,000, depending on whether you hire an architect to design it and an expediter to facilitate the permit process.