Often asked: How To Pour A Concrete Garage Apron?

What is a concrete garage apron?

A garage apron is a section of asphalt or concrete that extends 2-4 feet outside of your garage door. Garage aprons act as a transition between your garage and your driveway and help to direct water away from your home.

Is a garage apron necessary?

The driveway/garage floor interface is a potential entry point for moisture to the foundation if the concrete cracks or the two concrete structures pull apart. Concrete garage aprons should be treated as part of the strategy for keeping surface water away from the foundation.

How much does a concrete driveway apron cost?

For a poured concrete apron, expect to pay $3 to $10 per square foot, which includes fill sand, steel reinforcement, and concrete delivered by truck (sack-type concrete is not suitable for this project). Professional installation will add another $8 to $12 per square foot.

What is the purpose of a concrete apron?

Concrete aprons aid in stormwater management as they prevent water from pooling on concrete surfaces. Aprons help to divert rainfall away from your parking lot.

How thick should a concrete 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. Take into account any drainage issues before installing the apron.

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 the proper slope for a garage floor?

in South Bend, Ind., and member of the board of directors for the American Society of Concrete Contractors, responds: A garage floor does require a slope for drainage so water won’t pool on the floor, and 1/4 inch in a foot is typical. But if you do a good tight screed and finish job, 3/16 inch per foot will do.

How do you repair a concrete garage apron?

How to repair garage floor concrete damage near apron?

1. Use quick-setting cement plus bonding adhesive to repair the large voids from the broken/missing concrete.
2. Fill the crack to a reasonable depth with sand/backer rod and then apply a self-leveling caulking or concrete crack filler.
3. Or, use non-shrink precision grout in the crack.

Can you pour concrete next to asphalt?

If the question is “CAN I lay asphalt over concrete?” then the answer is “Yes.” This is absolutely possible if elevations allow for it, and we‘re happy to lay asphalt driveways over concrete if that’s what you want. It’s also the cheaper option since heavy equipment is required to dig up an existing concrete slab.

Do I need permission to widen my driveway?

You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain naturally.

Does a concrete driveway increase home value?

You can definitely get a great return on your investment. At the very least your property value increase will cover the cost of the driveway. The amount of added value can fluctuate. Depending on the home, a new driveway can add around $5,000 to $7,000 in value.

How do you estimate a concrete driveway?

How to calculate concrete:

1. Determine how thick you want the concrete.
2. Measure the length and width that you’d like to cover.
3. Multiply the length by the width to determine square footage.
4. Convert the thickness from inches to feet.
5. Multiply the thickness in feet by the square footage to determine cubic feet.

Can I put concrete around my house?

Subject: RE: Anyone put concrete around base of house? So long as the dirt around the foundation/basement wall is settled, it shouldn’t be a problem. Granddad did that to his house years ago and then the dirt settled from underneath the concrete leaving a large gap and the concrete slopping in toward the wall.

What is the end of a driveway called?

The component parts of the driveway approach are termed the apron, the end slopes or the curb return, and the sidewalk section.

How can I widen my driveway cheaply?

Alternatives to Concrete and Asphalt



Installing stabilized gravel with permeable pavers, however, is the single cheapest and most effective solution to extending a driveway while providing long-term durability and functionality. TRUEGRID offers every type of paver you need to match your driveway situation.