Does a driveway need a different concrete mix to a standard slab?

Often, yes — a driveway carries vehicle loads and sits fully exposed to weather, so it’s commonly specified with a higher-strength mix than an internal slab, along with proper air entrainment for genuine frost and weathering resistance.

The exact mix is a specification decision your contractor makes based on your driveway’s expected use — a standard family car driveway and one that regularly takes a caravan or truck are genuinely different design cases.

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