Types of Concrete Projects - Concrete Construction Projects Sydney
When it comes to driveways, pathways, floor slabs and alfresco entertaining areas, concrete is unmatched in its functionality, economy and design flexibility, and this is what we deliver in all our concrete construction projects in Sydney and surrounds.
We can create practical, beautiful outside spaces and surfaces that complement the appearance of your home using all types of concrete. Our team can also help you install various types of concrete driveways, paths, and other functional structures on your property.
Below is a breakdown of what’s involved and what to keep in mind with each type of concreting project.
Concrete Project |
Process |
Time period |
Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
DRIVEWAYS & PATHWAYS including Council.We can set up formwork to be angled or curved to create flowing lines that follow the contours of your property or to work with how you use your home. There is also a huge range of colours and finishes that allow you to create something that matches your taste and style. |
Phase 1 – Excavation
Phase 2 – Formwork & Steel Phase 3 – Concrete pour Phase 4 – Concrete curing 28 days. Allow a minimum of 5 days after the concrete pour before any vehicle loading. |
30 – 150m2 2 – 4 days150 – 300m2 3 – 5 days300 – 1000m2 4 – 10 days Note: Times are a guide only and are based on basic residential design. |
*Council permits.
*Neighbour requests regarding noise or access if required. *Your own personal access to your home during the curing process. *Parking of cars during curing time. *Trees with fast or future root growth near the proposed driveway or pathway. *Rainwater runoff and installation of new drainage points. *Important services (plumbing, electrical) near concrete works that need to be relocated or terminated. |
BACKYARD ENTERTAINING AREA & ALFRESCOWe can set up formwork to be angled or curved to create flowing lines that follow the contours of your property or to work with how you use your home. There is also a huge range of colours and finishes that allow you to create something that matches your taste & style. |
Phase 1 – Excavation
Phase 2 – Formwork & Steel Phase 3 – Concrete pour Phase 4 – Concrete curing 28 days. Allow a minimum of 2 days after the concrete pour before any foot traffic. |
30 – 150m2 2 – 4 days150 – 300m2 3 – 5 days300 – 1000m2 4 – 10 days Note: Times are a guide only and are based on basic residential design. |
*Most of the above plus the following:
*Wide enough access ways for machinery (if required) and tradesmen. *Process can be slower than doing a driveway because of distance and restricted access. *Protection of furry family members. *Alternative play area for kids. |
FLOOR SLABSA reinforced concrete slab is the most popular form of ground floor construction in Australia today. Not only is it resistant to rotting and termite attacks and maintenance-free, but it can also transform a home or space with a variety of colours and finishes like polished concrete. Also because of its initial wet state it can be easily adapted and tailored to different site slopes and soil conditions. |
Phase 1 – Pressure Cleaning.
Phase 2 – Surface prep – Grinding, crack repair. Phase 3 – Surface protection – Masking. Phase 4 – Spray Concrete. Phase 5 – Protective Sealer |
30 – 150m2 2 – 4 days150 – 300m2 4 – 7 days Note: Times are a guide only |
*Your own personal access to your home during the curing process.
*Parking of cars during curing time. *Protection of furry family members. *Alternative play area for kids. |
Types of Finishes |
Costs |
Maintenance |
Variety – Colours, Patterns |
Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plain ConcreteNo colour is added to the concrete. The finished look is its natural cement grey colour. |
Low | Low | Low | Low, Med, High |
Colour ThroughColour is added to the whole concrete mixture when wet. It allows for consistent colour all the way through and not just the surface. A simple yet elegant and classy look to any environment. A wide variety of colours to choose from that match your colour scheme or environment. |
Medium | Medium | Med | Medium, High |
StampedIs a patterned textured finish applied with rubber mats while concrete is in its wet state. The colour thru is already in the concrete before pattern texture application. A wide variety of patterns and colours to choose from to match your colour scheme or environment. |
High | Medium | High | Medium, High |
StencilA pattern finish. Paper stencil is applied when wet then colour powder is spread over the wet concrete and stencil. The paper stencil is removed on the same day to reveal the pattern design. A wide variety of Paper stencils and colours to choose from. |
High | High | High | Medium, High |
Finished Concrete Textures
Although it is not critical, choosing the right texture depends more on the use of the concrete area rather than the look.
A footpath or driveway generally has a cove or broom finish because of the high grit factor especially when wet. A house slab or granny flat generally has a smooth surface finish but a rough finish in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens because it allows for a stronger bond of the tile bed.
The Surface Grit rate is about how resistant the surface is to slipping underfoot. The Durability rate talks about how long the surface can withstand wear and tear and when maintenance is high it is usually when used in decorative concrete like driveways and footpaths.
The strength of the Grit and Durability is dependent on the preparation of the concrete before the final finish. Finishing concrete too early can weaken the surface because water has not fully evaporated from the surface and finishing the concrete too late can affect the look of the finish.
Other ways of increasing the grit of the surface finish can be with additives such as non-slip sealers, powders and fine aggregates.
Texture |
Surface Grit |
Durability |
Maintenance |
Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broom | Medium | Low/Medium | Low |
|
| Cove | High | Medium, High | Medium, High |
|
| Smooth | Low | Medium, High | Low |
|
| Wood float | High | Medium, High | Low, Medium, High |
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| Sponge | Medium | Low, Medium | Low, Medium |
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