Is driveway installation weather dependent?

Question

Does the installation of a driveway depend a lot on the weather, in terms of when a team will actually come by and create said driveway? How weather-sensitive is such work? For instance, would any amount of rain postpone a driveway instalment?

Keith · Accepted Answer

Not really if it's block paving 
But if a concrete drive then yes it is

Ben · Answer

It all depends on what kind of driveway your having  for instance block paving doesn't have alot of wet cement used in installation in most cases one or two days to cement edges in. Only continual storm like rain will hold up a project  for any length of time but also if your ground gets waterlogged that can be an issue

Kelvin · Answer

Yes it would if the sand got too wet, there are certain things you can do if it rains but when screeding the sand if it poured down would cause it to sink

Paul · Answer

Rain should not stop play however this depends on how heavy it rains and if it’s causing any issues re-dig out

Kevin · Answer

Yes it can affect the ground before any finishing works are completed for example concrete or resin bound works would be affected 
Tarmac can be laid in the rain but it’s not recommended

Lorcan · Answer

Alot of workers don't work in heavy rain as long as you had enough hardcore and no soft spots it would be ok

Jagdev · Answer

Yes weather should be dry because dry way should be proper smooth and ground should be flat before laying brick or other material, and cement cant give full strength to bricks

Steve · Answer

Yes, it will wash the cement out of the concrete and potter the top. Block paving yes also if it’s continuing to rain and not just a little shower then it will wet. Dampen the sand which will make it expand and wet so there will be movement later on when it dries out and it could go through to the stone under the sand and again create a soft patch.

Jon · Answer

It does depend on the weather, if its resin needs to be dry and if it’s block driveway it’s ok as long as it’s not the setting in stage for example kiln dried sand needs to be dried.

Kyle · Answer

Depending on what paving you have e.g block paving has sharp sand so really needs a dry day to lay sand and bricks and slabbing needs a dry day because of the cement

Is driveway installation weather dependent?

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