ᐅ Connection Between Driveway/Lawn and Facing Bricks

Good evening,

I have two small issues.

Point 1:
- The landscaper installed the driveway directly against the brickwork and then filled the joint with sand. The site manager says there should have been at least a “expansion membrane” or something similar in between to prevent noise transmission (similar to the blue sheet used under screed).
Does anyone know the current standard practice for this?

Point 2:
- In the areas without a terrace or driveway, topsoil/grass was placed directly up to the bricks. I’ve heard rumors that this might be bad for the masonry in terms of moisture.
Can anyone confirm or refute this? Is it just an aesthetic issue?

I have attached two photos. Thanks in advance for any advice :-)

Regards,
Simon

About the paving. No idea. I also don’t like the idea of having just grass. There should be a gravel strip or pebble strip next to the house, then the grass.

Yes, I would also prefer that visually. However, the question I have is: Do I need to do this from a technical point of view this year, or can it wait until next year? :-)

nms_hs schrieb:
Yes, I’d also prefer that visually. The question I have is: Do I need to do this from a technical standpoint this year, or can it wait until next year? :-)

Who’s talking about appearance here???

The area with the lawn can be done by two people over a weekend... the year is just starting, which builder would still hesitate to order the gravel?

Regards, Yvonne

ypg schrieb:
Who’s talking about appearance here???

The area with the lawn can be done by two people over a weekend... the year is just starting, which homeowner would still hesitate to order the gravel?
Regards, Yvonne

The one who still has to level the lawn in the back, build the second garden shed, the rear fence, the climbing frame/swings (and who knows what else) :-)

Has anyone else installed the paving stones directly against the brickwork? Did anyone place an expansion membrane in between?

We have the gravel strip all around the brickwork.

I would take care of that first from your list.