Sub-base (foundations) for a driveway & hardstan - Sub base/foundations

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stevedown
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Post: # 6855Post stevedown

Can you please advise on the depth of the sub base (foundations) for a driveway to take cars. How much of the top soil should I remove? How deep should the foundations be? What material should I use for the foundations? how much materal will I need?

Thank you for any advise.

Steve

carlbeardsmore
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Post: # 6857Post carlbeardsmore

Have you read any of the main pages on Tony's site? Its all there if you just take some time to look.
Cheers Carl

stevedown
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Post: # 6858Post stevedown

Thanks - I looked thru the CD and could not find it. will look again.
Steve

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Post: # 6861Post Tony McC

All the info you need is there. Have a look at the Block Laying page.
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stevedown
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Post: # 6865Post stevedown

thank you - I will look as you suggest.

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