This Kelmscott home in WA was in need of a full revitalisation with an old and worn semi-rural driveway area which lacked curb appeal and practicality. We helped these Kelmscott homeowners make the most of this space with a freshly surfaced red asphalt driveway.
Great results from the team working on Kelmscott's owners residential home
Before we began surfacing the red asphalt driveway, we first inspect the proposed area. As part of this initial inspection we:
When conducting any driveway surfacing or installation, preparing the site is a crucial step. In this stage we tidy up the area to ensure a clean, durable driveway surfacing.
This includes:
The base works are the prerequisite for the red asphalt surfacing. Before we can apply that smooth top layer, we need to ensure that there is a strong and sturdy foundation for the asphalt to rest on.
With a clean surface prepared we went on to supply, lay and compact new ferricrete and gravel, providing a sturdy foundation for our red asphalt driveway.
What is ferricrete?
Ferricrete is a is a naturally occurring material which is commonly used in road-building product thanks to it’s versatility, erosion resistance and ease of use. It’s durable qualities makes for a perfect base for driveways, with soil particles bound together by iron oxides to form an erosion-resistant layer.
With the semi-rural driveway now ready for surfacing, we could begin on the foundational layers of the new Kelmscott red asphalt driveway.
After setting down the base-level we prepare the ferricrete and gravel further with compacting and water binding.
This ensures proper stability and compaction of the base materials before laying the asphalt surface.
With a strong and sturdy foundation, it’s time for the asphalt!
In this final stage we conduct the red asphalt driveway surfacing, leaving the driveway not only looking fresh but also feeling great on the tyres of coming and going vehicles.
The transformation for curb appeal and practicality go unmatched with this new gorgeous red asphalt surface.
Compared to the before state, the driveway now shows a much smoother surface for cars to drive along and gleams a deep, rich red. The home has a whole new look with the red asphalt perfectly complimenting the red roofs.
BEFORE: The driveway of the Kelmscott home was worn and dull with vegetation fallen over top and grass impeding on the driveway surface
AFTER: The fresh new asphalt driveway surfaced by our NK Asphalt team, perfectly complimenting the green grass and red roofs of the Kelmscott home
Last Updated: 23/07/2024
