September 19, 20242 yr Council builders just came by and finished my driveway (kerb lowering but they redid most of it). But no note left - what guidance do we have for how long this needs to dry/set? 3 days? 5? week? Depends on how rainy? With a previous (poor) job, I had some paving that when you put your foot on it and twisted, you could easily twist loose stuff 1.5-2 weeks later, but maybe that's normal? Suggestions? When can I drive my car over this? (not to mention: people in spikey high heels?)
September 19, 20242 yr 7 minutes ago, ProDave said: Tarmac you can drive on straight away even if still hot. It depends on the specification , the wheel size, and what is under it. That is not highway spec, (no big stones) and I would leave it a day at least. Was it hot? that goes hard quickly. If it was cold lay, then 10 minutes ago, ProDave said: Tarmac Macadam implies a design mix of stone, like type 1, Tarmacadam is the same mix glued together by a small amount of bitumen. Very Strong. the stuff in the picture is a thin dressing. Might be ok already , but don't turn the wheels on it while at rest for a while.
September 19, 20242 yr Periodically walk over it then though the house, preferably over a light coloured floor covering. SWMBO's reaction will help you gauge whether it's dry or not.
September 19, 20242 yr Author 5 hours ago, Onoff said: Periodically walk over it then though the house, preferably over a light coloured floor covering. SWMBO's reaction will help you gauge whether it's dry or not. Instructions unclear, am now tarred, and birds are eyeing me funny. Should I crawl inside? Edited September 19, 20242 yr by puntloos
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