What You Should Know About Driveway Grading
It’s a fact that driveways are constantly under strain, and are constantly exposed to the elements. As such, they’re constantly in need of repair and maintenance. One of the best ways to prevent driveway damage is by regularly hiring a reliable grading service. Your driveway must be graded properly so that water will flow away from your house and not seep into the subsoil, causing damage to the foundation or slab. Know more about the effects proper grading can have on your driveway!
What are the benefits of grading your driveway?
When it comes to properly grading your driveway, you’re actually doing a few things! You’re effectively leveling it out and making it easier for water to drain from your driveway instead of pooling there. If you have a particularly hard surface, you can even slope the ground away from your home so that water drains away from your doors and windows instead of pooling there. However, the benefits don’t stop there, it also includes:
- Improve drainage.
- Make it easier to clean.
- Keep debris out.
- Make repairs easier.
- Eliminate slips and falls.
- Eliminate ice build-ups.
- Make your driveway look better!
What are the methods for grading?
You can grade your driveway yourself but it may be more cost-effective and easier to hire a professional grading service. Some techniques they apply are:
- The forward slope method is used when you want the water to flow away from the house or building.
- The reverse slope method is used when you want the water to flow towards the house or building.
- You can also grade using an inclined plane – this can be done when you want water from a stream or ditch to flow towards your home.
- You can also install pipes underground to redirect water where it should go.
If you would like information on our grading service, please call S.C Concrete Contractor today at (209) 208-5389. We are based in the Modesto, CA and ready to provide quality and affordable paving services!