The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:01 pm**

I am currently looking into converting my front garden into a block paved driveway, the only issue is that my front garden slops down towards the house, not by much, the end drop is about 30cm from the pavement level.

I would like a very slight decline (for drainage etc) but for it to be mainly level.

I am seeking advice on the best way in which to build this up, if i use general rumble and then put 150mm sub base followed by the rest etc, is this going to be adequate or is it best to build it all out of sub base material or is this something best suited to have a concrete base.

I know lots of questions but i hope someone can help, the driveway will be 20' by 12' Thanks

Posted: **Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:52 am**

30 cm is too high for edgings so you need a low retaining wall and a linear drain near the house
LLL

Posted: **Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:13 am**

You could get away with a Flag-on-edge retainer as long as it wasn't more than 250-300mm upstand, and you'd need to have an equal amount buried in the concrete bed and haunch.

As for the build-up, 100mm layers of Type 1, compacted to refusal once the flag-on-edge concrete was properly hard (about a week at this time of year)

Posted: **Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:49 am**

Thanks for this, this is really helpful

Simon

Posted: **Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:33 am**

did you expect anything less? This site is a boon to construction workers of all aptitudes as experience...the day you stop learning is the day you are ready for your box imho! Merry Xmas to one and all

The Brew Cabin

Sloping driveway help