Hello everyone,
I am planning to build a slope from the driveway, which is 2.5m (8 feet) above garden level, so that I can also access the garden with a wheelbarrow.
To calculate the angle stones, I need to consider the slope.
What slope do you think is still manageable to avoid picking up too much speed?
Is 15° (26.79%) too steep?
What are your experiences?
Regards,
Tito
I am planning to build a slope from the driveway, which is 2.5m (8 feet) above garden level, so that I can also access the garden with a wheelbarrow.
To calculate the angle stones, I need to consider the slope.
What slope do you think is still manageable to avoid picking up too much speed?
Is 15° (26.79%) too steep?
What are your experiences?
Regards,
Tito
Hello,
a slope of 10-12% is manageable with a loaded wheelbarrow. I definitely wouldn’t recommend anything steeper than that.
However, I always find it sensible to have a step-free access to the garden.
Is there a way to achieve this with a bend? Or by adding an intermediate level?
Would you be willing to share a site plan / elevation plan or a sketch of your property including the planned zoning? Maybe we can come up with a good solution together.
Regarding the fill near your neighbor: it depends on the height. You can find more detailed information in your regional building regulations and, if applicable, the local development plan (planning permission). In any case, I would definitely recommend talking to your neighbor beforehand; I believe that’s simply the right thing to do.
a slope of 10-12% is manageable with a loaded wheelbarrow. I definitely wouldn’t recommend anything steeper than that.
However, I always find it sensible to have a step-free access to the garden.
Is there a way to achieve this with a bend? Or by adding an intermediate level?
Would you be willing to share a site plan / elevation plan or a sketch of your property including the planned zoning? Maybe we can come up with a good solution together.
Regarding the fill near your neighbor: it depends on the height. You can find more detailed information in your regional building regulations and, if applicable, the local development plan (planning permission). In any case, I would definitely recommend talking to your neighbor beforehand; I believe that’s simply the right thing to do.