In the short term, we have the option to design the outdoor area, specifically the driveway and carport.
We want to use as little concrete paving as possible, ideally none at all—maybe only under the carport.
The area is quite large and would probably look too smooth and too concrete-heavy.
We are considering options like gravel or crushed stone with or without a stabilizing grid, or paving only a single driving lane. However, we haven’t found the perfect solution yet.
On the plan, I have marked the narrow driveway, which then curves to the left and defines the back part of the carport, as a storage room will be located underneath there. Furthermore, the parking or usage area along the right gable side should only extend halfway along the house, because beyond that there are large windows, and we prefer to look out onto the greenery rather than a parked car.
Any suggestions are welcome, and then we will see if and how our contractor can implement them.
In general, we like the idea of a kind of bound gravel surface, known here as a “Saxon bound surface,” essentially a large area covered with gravel or crushed stone, but arranged in a practical way suitable for walking on and for occasional driving over once a day.
The property is almost flat, with only a slight incline of 20cm (8 inches) in the driveway.
By the way: I am happy to offer courses on my PC drawing skills upon request 🙂
We want to use as little concrete paving as possible, ideally none at all—maybe only under the carport.
The area is quite large and would probably look too smooth and too concrete-heavy.
We are considering options like gravel or crushed stone with or without a stabilizing grid, or paving only a single driving lane. However, we haven’t found the perfect solution yet.
On the plan, I have marked the narrow driveway, which then curves to the left and defines the back part of the carport, as a storage room will be located underneath there. Furthermore, the parking or usage area along the right gable side should only extend halfway along the house, because beyond that there are large windows, and we prefer to look out onto the greenery rather than a parked car.
Any suggestions are welcome, and then we will see if and how our contractor can implement them.
In general, we like the idea of a kind of bound gravel surface, known here as a “Saxon bound surface,” essentially a large area covered with gravel or crushed stone, but arranged in a practical way suitable for walking on and for occasional driving over once a day.
The property is almost flat, with only a slight incline of 20cm (8 inches) in the driveway.
By the way: I am happy to offer courses on my PC drawing skills upon request 🙂
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pagoni202013 Nov 2021 17:26I understand, my imagination only goes as far as figuring out how to cross the driveway with such loose slabs without it looking completely off.
I also quite like the gravel option because I prefer simplicity and don’t want to spend unnecessary money on the outdoor area. If I do spend money, I’d rather invest it in trees and plants.
Do you also have a gravel driveway, or was it done the same way everywhere?
If so, do you perhaps know the typical construction method (e.g., how deep it was excavated)? Our excavator operator seems to want to dig a bit deeper than necessary in my opinion, while we only plan to walk across it or drive over it with a car once a day. For such a large area, excavation removal costs would quickly become considerably more expensive.
I also quite like the gravel option because I prefer simplicity and don’t want to spend unnecessary money on the outdoor area. If I do spend money, I’d rather invest it in trees and plants.
Do you also have a gravel driveway, or was it done the same way everywhere?
If so, do you perhaps know the typical construction method (e.g., how deep it was excavated)? Our excavator operator seems to want to dig a bit deeper than necessary in my opinion, while we only plan to walk across it or drive over it with a car once a day. For such a large area, excavation removal costs would quickly become considerably more expensive.
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Bertram10013 Nov 2021 17:29pagoni2020 schrieb:
Do you also have the driveway made of gravelThat reminds me of how Sascha Hehn always stylishly drove up in his convertible in the Black Forest Clinic. On gravel, I think. In any case, in every somewhat cheesy glamor series, they always arrive on gravel. So gravel as a surface should work. 😀P
pagoni202013 Nov 2021 17:44Bertram100 schrieb:
That reminds me of how Sascha Hehn used to arrive so stylishly in his convertible at the Black Forest Clinic. I believe it was on gravel. In any case, every somewhat flashy TV series seems to have arrivals on gravel. So gravel as a surface should work. 😀 Thank you, that really motivates me, and from a distance, I might still pass for the Sascha Hehn from back then. I already made a quick phone call today and plan to visit the local building materials supplier on Monday, who seemed very knowledgeable. He has clay pavers and all kinds of gravel and crushed stone.
Maybe someone here will have THE visually appealing design idea for both driving and walking in front of the main entrance. I also like the idea of loosely laying large slabs, but I need to ask how that can be done practically for driving over with a car without them shifting.
Have a look at paddock mats (e.g., Ridcon ProGrid) as, I would say, escape protection for your pathway surface.
From my perspective, this is the condition for your drawing’s calculation to work out.
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pagoni2020 schrieb:
also, two of the three cars shown are rather fictional.
From my perspective, this is the condition for your drawing’s calculation to work out.
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pagoni202013 Nov 2021 18:2711ant schrieb:
Take a look at paddock mats (e.g., Ridcon ProGrid) as what I’d call protection against erosion for your driveway surface. Thanks, I just checked them out. If they’re strong enough for horses, they should hold up to a car as well. I’ll inquire there.
11ant schrieb:
From my perspective, that’s the condition for your drawing to work out correctly. Where exactly is the problem? The house is already there, and the carport will be placed there. I’m already driving in and out of that spot. Please explain where my parking issue is or what could be done differently... I must be missing something.
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barfly66613 Nov 2021 18:38So, a neighbor here used these herringbone thin bricks combined with gravel, and the bricks look really great. Probably weeds will start growing between the joints... that would be too much work for me.
Maybe a combination of gravel with grass pavers for the driving and walking paths would work (since gravel can also be filled into the cells of the pavers)? I find gravel more pleasant than a pure concrete surface.
For the gravel, I would add a layer of crushed stone underneath, compact it, and then 10cm (4 inches) of gravel on top.
Maybe a combination of gravel with grass pavers for the driving and walking paths would work (since gravel can also be filled into the cells of the pavers)? I find gravel more pleasant than a pure concrete surface.
For the gravel, I would add a layer of crushed stone underneath, compact it, and then 10cm (4 inches) of gravel on top.
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