How thick should concrete be for 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. Use of fiber reinforced concrete is preferable.
How much is a concrete apron?
A concrete apron can cost $3-$10 or more a square foot, or $550-$1,800 for 12’x15′. With decorative elements (stamped patterns, a pigmented color, a textured finish) the cost can be $6-$25 or more a square foot, or $1,100-$4,500 or more. Some municipalities will replace a deteriorating apron for a fee.
Should driveway be pinned to garage floor?
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).
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.
Does a garage slab need to be sloped?
Do garage floors have to slope? In a word, yes. Most local municipal building codes require a one-eighth inch, one-quarter inch, or even a one-half inch per foot slope for drainage purposes.
How do you prepare the ground for a concrete garage floor?
Good ground preparation starts with removing the topsoil. Then, if the soil has not previously been “disturbed” (i.e., dug up), a four-inch layer (minimum) of gravel or stone should be added. (Soil that has been dug up before should be compacted.) The gravel or stone also needs to be compacted.
What is a concrete apron?
A concrete apron, also known as “an approach,” is a section of concrete inserted in one of three places: In front of a garage. Around the perimeter of a building. The entrance to a parking lot or driveway.