Driveway

Driveway

Referring to any path or road that allows vehicle access to a private home or building.

Industry: Construction

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coal tar

Construction; Driveway

Coal tar is a common ingredient used in the production of pavement sealer due to chemical and UV resistance properties.

cement

Construction; Driveway

A building material made by grinding calcite limestone and clay to a fine powder which can be mixed with water and poured to set as a solid mass. Also used in making mortar or concrete.

calcium chloride

Construction; Driveway

An additive used in ready mix to accelerate the curing, usually used during damp conditions.

casting

Construction; Driveway

Pouring a liquid material, or slurry, like concrete, into a mold to form a physical form it will take on as it solidifies.

blanket

Construction; Driveway

Insulation used for protecting fresh concrete during curing.

bituminous pavement

Construction; Driveway

Bituminous pavements are made with by-products of petroleum, such as asphalt. Weather and seasonal changes can cause roadways and the earth below them to rise or fall slightly. As these natural ...

A rough mixture with large amounts of 1¾” – ½” stone used as a base course which is placed on gravel and provides a foundation for a finish course of asphalt. It also provides strength and durability ...