The whole system
A driveway, taken apart
A slab is only as good as what holds it up. From the bottom: native soil (subgrade), a compacted stone base, reinforcement set on chairs so it sits inside the concrete, the concrete itself, joints that control cracking, and a finish on top.
Industry guidance treats every layer as a decision: soil prep and compaction for uniform support, base for drainage, steel to hold cracks tight, thickness for load, joints for crack control and curing for strength.
General industry guidance, not a spec for your site.










