Stage 6 – Cleaning and Expansion Joints installed

When the concrete is dry (24-48hrs after being installed) the area is cleaned and washed off using a blower and pressure washer.  Expansion joints are then cut into the surface of the imprinted concrete using a stihl saw. Depending on the pattern chosen the cuts are not normally noticeable, but are necessary in all driveways to reduce the possibility of cracking.

The cuts are filled with coloured silicone, the shuttering is removed and manhole covers freed ready to be sealed. The area has to be completely dry before the sealant can be applied.