06/01/2026
The driveway math is simple: proper base preparation, correct concrete mix, adequate thickness, and appropriate expansion joints equals a driveway that lasts decades. Skip any of those steps and you are looking at cracking within a few years -- which is why two driveways installed the same year on the same block can look completely different 10 years later. Christian Construction's blog post on why some driveways last 50 years and others crack in 5 is worth reading before you hire anyone for masonry work.
Masonry of any kind is an investment, and these days it’s a significant one. Concrete itself has become much more expensive, which means that if you’re