Description
We’re pouring a massive concrete driveway in Bullhead, Arizona, during brutal conditions: 100+ degree heat, 40 mph wind, and extremely low humidity.
This driveway started as gravel, with a grade problem that caused trailers to bottom out coming in from the street. We removed material, corrected the slope, built up the base, saw cut the garage edge, and poured the first section of the driveway at 5 inches thick.
The biggest challenge on this job was keeping the concrete alive in the wind. We used a 3000 PSI blend mix with fiber mesh, 2% retarder, surface retarding compound before bull floating, and same-day tool joints to help control cracking before the slab got away from us.
In this video, you’ll see the setup, grading, tailgate pour, joint layout, finishing, brooming, and curing compound application.
Chapters:
00:00 Massive driveway replacement in Bullhead
01:05 Cutting the garage slab flush
02:15 Fixing the driveway grade
03:20 Base prep and compaction
04:10 6 AM concrete delivery
05:05 Last-minute drainage problem
06:10 Tailgating the first load
07:15 3000 PSI blend mix, fiber, and retarder
08:20 Pouring concrete in 40 mph wind
09:35 Surface retarder before bull floating
10:45 Same-day tool joints
12:00 Why concrete crews cannot be undermanned
13:10 Keeping the surface sealed
14:15 Slider work and cold joint cleanup
15:20 Broom finish and curing compound
16:30 Final driveway view