Spring is just around the corner, so I’m starting to think more about the outdoor areas. At the moment, I would like to get quotes for the driveway and paving work. Before that, I’d appreciate your opinions on the driveway and its design.
Here is some information:
Along the entire front of the property, there is a slope down to the street of about 1 meter (3 feet).
From the front door, the ground slopes down toward the street approximately 1 meter (3 feet) over 5 meters (16 feet).
The order is unfortunately wrong. The first idea was, as shown in the last picture (with the grid), to drive out of the carport. That is also how the driveway is currently roughly laid with gravel. However, after the first winter, I’m not so sure anymore:
Everything relates to the last picture with the grid area:
1. It is a huge area for snow shoveling.
2. The snowplow pushes half of the snow into my driveway because it’s a corner lot and my driveway is basically around the corner where the snowplow turns into a dead-end street to pile the snow.
3. The costs mainly depend on the area and the slope. We are quite pragmatic here; we want just standard rectangular paving stones without any fancy designs since only one car will use it.
4. I think this option is overwhelming due to the large area.
For the other two pictures/variants, I’ve initially seen the following advantages: less area, less slope to be retained. It looks more open… The disadvantage is that you have to maneuver the car a bit, compared to the other option where you can basically drive straight into a side street.
Feedback, criticism, and alternative suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Here is some information:
Along the entire front of the property, there is a slope down to the street of about 1 meter (3 feet).
From the front door, the ground slopes down toward the street approximately 1 meter (3 feet) over 5 meters (16 feet).
The order is unfortunately wrong. The first idea was, as shown in the last picture (with the grid), to drive out of the carport. That is also how the driveway is currently roughly laid with gravel. However, after the first winter, I’m not so sure anymore:
Everything relates to the last picture with the grid area:
1. It is a huge area for snow shoveling.
2. The snowplow pushes half of the snow into my driveway because it’s a corner lot and my driveway is basically around the corner where the snowplow turns into a dead-end street to pile the snow.
3. The costs mainly depend on the area and the slope. We are quite pragmatic here; we want just standard rectangular paving stones without any fancy designs since only one car will use it.
4. I think this option is overwhelming due to the large area.
For the other two pictures/variants, I’ve initially seen the following advantages: less area, less slope to be retained. It looks more open… The disadvantage is that you have to maneuver the car a bit, compared to the other option where you can basically drive straight into a side street.
Feedback, criticism, and alternative suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Variant2:
House entrance with platform at finished floor height. The driveway in the carport area down to the entrance is lowered by -0.18 meters (7 inches) with a slope away from the house of 2%. From the entrance, a consistent slope continues to the street, also with a 2% cross slope. A channel should be installed in front of the street with an inlet at the lowest point.
House entrance with platform at finished floor height. The driveway in the carport area down to the entrance is lowered by -0.18 meters (7 inches) with a slope away from the house of 2%. From the entrance, a consistent slope continues to the street, also with a 2% cross slope. A channel should be installed in front of the street with an inlet at the lowest point.
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hampshire28 Feb 2021 10:24The version from @icandoit is by far the best technically. Visually, I find it quite plain, but of course that is a matter of personal taste.
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