Why Liquid Limestone Is the Ideal Solution for Sloping Driveways

Owing to the geological challenges faced by residential property developers in many parts of Perth, sloping driveways are a common feature on blocks of land across the city and surrounding area. While not a deal-breaker for most prospective buyers, driveways on very steep gradients present several challenges that need to be solved before they can be used without issue.

Some homeowners employ excavation specialists to soften the gradient on which their driveway sits or create a transient gradient to smooth out trouble spots where vehicles may otherwise bottom out. In less extreme cases, i.e. the majority of residential blocks on a gradient, we recommend a different approach, which we explain today. Join us as we discover why liquid limestone is the ideal solution for sloping driveways in Perth, WA.

The Challenge of Sloping Driveways

If you have a driveway that is situated on a gradient, you are likely to face one or more of the following challenges:

• Erosion – Water runoff accelerates erosion on sloping driveways and should be factored into your plans when having such a driveway resurfaced.
• Vehicles Bottoming Out – Sloping driveways often meet the road at a more extreme angle, which may cause vehicles to bottom out as they enter and exit the property.
• Standing Water – The angle at which sloping driveways meet the road often causes water to pool in heavy rain. In winter, this standing water may freeze, causing further issues.
• Traction – Many vehicles find it more difficult to gain traction on sloping driveways, especially in wet weather when the surface becomes slick and slippery.
• Aesthetics – If the gradient of a sloping driveway is too severe, it may pose aesthetic challenges when landscaping the block on which your house sits.

Almost all these challenges can be overcome by choosing liquid limestone for your driveway surface, as we discuss next.

What Is Liquid Limestone?

If you know what liquid limestone is, feel free to skip to the next section, in which we talk about the many benefits of liquid limestone for sloping driveways in Perth. For everyone else, here’s a concise definition:

Liquid limestone is a hardwearing, decorative, concrete-style finish suitable for driveways, paths and other outdoor applications. It is made from a mix of crushed limestone, concrete and various other ingredients (mainly additives). When prepared and poured by professionals, it is an attractive, natural-looking finish. It is also quite easy to work with on gradients due to its liquid, flowing nature.

Benefits of Liquid Concrete for Sloping Driveways

There are many good reasons to choose a liquid limestone sloping driveway in Perth, including the following:

• Durability – Liquid limestone doesn’t crack like concrete and is very resistant to erosion.
• Visual Appeal – The natural look of liquid limestone makes it a popular choice among homeowners keen to enhance their outdoor environment.
• Low Maintenance – If your liquid limestone driveway is installed by professionals and properly sealed, it will be easy to keep clean.
• Cool to the Touch – Unlike normal concrete, liquid limestone does not absorb heat from the sun, so it stays cool even on a hot summer’s day. If you are looking for an attractive, durable surface that’s still comfortable to walk on barefoot on a hot summer’s day, this is it.
• Easy Installation – Liquid limestone is easy to work with and can even be poured over an existing concrete surface.
• Slip-Resistant Surface – The crushed limestone component of the mix helps make liquid limestone slip-resistant in the wet. This makes liquid limestone driveways safer for vehicles and children alike.
• More Environmentally Friendly – Because the crushed limestone element does not need to be heated in a super-hot kiln, liquid limestone can be manufactured with less energy than concrete alone. This makes it an eco-friendlier surface.

Providing you choose a reputable supplier/installer, you should enjoy many years of trouble-free service from a liquid limestone driveway on a gradient.

Whether you’d like to request a competitive quotation or more information, please don’t think twice about contacting the team at Fluid Concrete. We have years of experience preparing and installing this popular, hardwearing surface in Perth, WA