June 08 2015 unlike the bigger jobs of pouring a patio or building a driveway you needn t move a lot of earth or prepare extensive footings to build this type of walkway.
Exposed aggregate concrete walkways.
Call and ask for exposed aggregate concrete.
As for amount concrete is purchased by the yard.
When you hose it and wack it it s almost like you re walking on pavement says villers.
Instead of using plain concrete opt for exposed aggregate concrete which shows small.
They will inform you on what it is and different options they offer.
I love working with concrete because it s tough and versatile and relatively cost effective.
Different types of aggregate can be added to concrete while it is being mixed.
Concrete walkways help keep people and pets out of your landscaping while allowing them to enjoy your garden.
Jun 15 2016 explore annie chen s board exposed aggregate concrete on pinterest.
It also creates an attractive low maintenance and non slip surface for your driveway patio and walkways.
If you have trouble figuring out how much is needed tell the concrete company your square footage and thickness.
The result is a uniquely beautiful look that compares to no other.
An aggregate concrete sidewalk is created by mixing aggregates into cement pouring the mixture and washing away the top layer of cement to expose the aggregate underneath.
There are a few ways to do this and many commercial operators use a high pressure spray to blast off the top surface of cement.
Exposed aggregate provides some visual interest by creating random patterns and a variety of colours.
In this instructable i ll be jazzing up a new footpath by exposing the aggregate.
When properly applied with water and compacted recycled concrete makes a very stable sub base for concrete walkways.
Matt villers of csi recommends recycled crushed concrete as a base for exposed aggregate walkways.
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Exposed aggregate can be placed virtually anywhere.