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 🙂
pagoni2020 schrieb:
In my opinion, a forward exit option would have been hardly feasible.When reversing out of a driveway, you are usually held solely responsible in case of an accident (insurance companies tend to take advantage of that). That’s why we reverse in and drive forward out. Design the driveway for 3-4 ton vehicles (3-4 tonnes), otherwise ruts develop quickly, even with a Ford Fiesta.P
pagoni202013 Nov 2021 22:15Nida35a schrieb:
That’s why we reverse in and drive out forwards. Fortunately, we have a large turning area right in front of the property, and since we are the last house, there is plenty of space outside. We’ll see what habits develop, but compared to some others here, the parking and driving area seems quite generous. Honestly, the car was one of the last things on our planning list, since I have never had a garage or carport before and parking has never been an issue for me living in the countryside, which I prefer. I could easily park a few cars in front of the property as well; there’s more sheep than cars around here.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
If yes, do you maybe have details on the possible structure (e.g., how deep it was excavated), Nothing notable. Not deep, that’s not necessary for gravel. Frost can’t cause any “heaving.”
pagoni2020 schrieb:
Do you also have the driveway made of gravel, or was it done uniformly everywhere? You can tell where vehicles have driven. But we tried to drive everywhere. It was also compacted at the beginning. You can easily work with a rake. Apparently, there is no clear track.
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hampshire13 Nov 2021 23:35Nida35a schrieb:
Whoever reverses out of a driveway is usually considered fully at fault in an accident (insurance companies are aware of this and take advantage).
That’s why we reverse in and drive out forwards.That’s why? I’m always learning something new. It would never have occurred to me.Similar topics