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Originally Posted by fintstone
This is good info! What do you do when you get the cracks. I see some folks fill them with a tube, but others have some sort of repaving effort over the old material. Is the repair equivalent to the original job, or less since less material is used (most of the original paving left in place)? I assume that is not "sealing"?
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If the grade will support a 2" top, you can patch, then cover the cracks with a crack-preventing fabric, then put a top layer over the whole driveway. If not, fill cracks and seal it (to give it an even color) will get a few more years out of the driveway.
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Originally Posted by fintstone
Also, does the patterned concrete hold up reasonably well to the light car traffic a driveway would see? I assume it would.
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I did patterned concrete around my pool, and my brother did his driveway. You will get hairline cracks with patterned concrete, and it needs to be resealed and possibly colored/dyed over time.
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Originally Posted by jcommin
That about the correct order of cost. Like anything else prep is the key. Pavers look nice but it's expensive.
The other question - how long do you plan on living there may have an impact on how much you want to spend.
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Good point. can also do a base coat now, top coat just before selling.