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two most common asphalt-paving projects in Australia

Road Patching:

It is most common service as every now and then there is a need for the professional asphalt repairs service provider who can do the road patching work for your driveway. There are larger construction and road repair companies that are usually contracted by the government. However, today many property owners also need this kind of paving.

Driveways:

Generally, these types of jobs are contracted by the company that builds the home but if you are building your own home or needing to get your driveway re-done then you should hire the professional for the driveway paving work.

Exposed Aggregate Concrete is a very popular and fashionable decorative finish, it is used at most display homes. The finish is not smooth, rather the aggregate (stone/pebbles) are exposed which makes it rough and gravelly. However the aggregate is quite fine making it comfortable to walk on with bare feet. Exposed Aggregate Concrete is a standard grey or off white cement mixture with a select type of customised small aggregate (stones/pebbles) and will sometimes have a colour oxide mixed through (mixed through at concrete plant). It is finished with a high pressure blast exposing the aggregate materials (stones/pebbles) on the surface. All concrete paving must be treated with construction joins/cuts to minimise cracking. Spacing of these joins/cuts will be site and design specific. Sealing of any paved area is highly recommended to minimise fading, staining and cracking. 

You will be familiar with this finish from regular footpaths and kerbs.   Plain Concrete is a standard grey cement mixture. It is finished with a "Stipple" creating a slightly textured finish with no aggregate (stones) showing on the surface - A smooth or polished concrete finish is not suitable for paving outdoors as it would create a slippery hazardous surface.

All concrete paving must be treated with construction joins/cuts to minimise cracking. Spacing of these joins/cuts will be site and design specific. Sealing of any paved area is highly recommended to minimise fading, staining and cracking.