Solid Concrete Foundations in Olive Branch

A new Concrete Driveway in Olive Branch takes time to get to its full strength. It usually takes 28 days for the concrete to reach its full strength. You can typically drive on your new Concrete Driveway lightly with a car after 7 days. This is because the concrete will have gained about 70% of its strength by then. The hot and humid summers in Olive Branch can make the initial drying happen faster. However, the full curing process for a Concrete Driveway still needs patience. The Branch Concrete always recommends waiting the full 28 days before you use heavy vehicles on your new Concrete Driveway. This makes sure you get the maximum durability from your Concrete Driveway. We will give you specific instructions for your new Concrete Driveway in Olive Branch.

Concrete cracking in Olive Branch is a common problem. This is often caused by the expansive clay soils we have here in Olive Branch, MS. These soils shift and move a lot with changes in moisture, and temperature changes also affect them. The Branch Concrete prevents this Concrete cracking in Olive Branch by properly preparing the sub-base. We also use a strong Concrete mix. In addition, we install Control Joints at strategic intervals. These Control Joints guide where the Concrete will crack naturally. This keeps the Concrete cracks small and straight. Proper drainage around the slab also helps a lot to prevent Concrete cracking. For Olive Branch homes, The Branch Concrete is here for all your Concrete needs.

You often need a permit for new Concrete work or for big replacements in Olive Branch. This is true especially for Concrete Driveways, Concrete Patios, or structural Concrete Slabs. The city's building department in Olive Branch sets these rules. This is to make sure the construction is safe and done correctly. The Branch Concrete can help you understand the specific permit requirements for your Concrete project in Olive Branch. We can also guide you through the application process. It is always best to check on permits before we start any major Concrete work in Olive Branch.

A Concrete Patio in Olive Branch, MS, has a cost that can range from $6 to $15 for each square foot. This price for a Concrete Patio depends on several things. These things include the complexity of the Concrete Patio, the type of finish, and the site preparation work that is needed. A basic Concrete Patio with a broom finish will be on the lower end of this cost range. If you want a stamped Concrete Patio or a colored Concrete Patio, the price will go up. Other things also affect the final cost for your Concrete Patio in Olive Branch. These include how easy it is to get to the site, the grading that needs to be done, and if extra rebar is needed for the Concrete Patio. The Branch Concrete offers free, on-site estimates to give you an exact price for your Concrete Patio project. For Olive Branch homes, The Branch Concrete is here for all your Concrete Patio needs.

Standard concrete is just plain concrete. Reinforced concrete has steel rebar or mesh inside it. This steel rebar or mesh increases the tensile strength of the concrete. For Olive Branch driveways, we almost always recommend reinforced concrete. Reinforced concrete handles the stress from vehicle weight and the local soil movement in Olive Branch much better. The reinforcement helps prevent large cracks in the concrete. This also extends the lifespan of your concrete driveway significantly. It is a small extra cost for a lot more durability for your Olive Branch concrete.