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OT: concrete driveway advise |
thomasotten |
Jun 6 2009, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
I have a problem. My house and driveway is lower than the street level. Usually, when this is the case, they will build a slight rise or berm into the driveway near the street, to keep the street water out. Unfortunately, there is no berm, and when there are heavy rains, I get a lot of street water. I have determined that if I built a berm only 3" high, it would prevent the majority of the street water from entering. So my question is this: Can I build a berm out of concrete directly over my existing driveway? Would it stick, would it break off? Any tips on how to do this so that it lasts? It would very much resemble a speed bump, same proportions.
Thanks, Thomas |
EdwardBlume |
Jun 7 2009, 08:37 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Can I ask a dumb question???
Wouldn't the city / county be responsible for drainage and shouldn't they keep water off your property? Aren't you doing them a favor by channeling their water? |
thomasotten |
Jun 8 2009, 07:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,546 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
Can I ask a dumb question??? Wouldn't the city / county be responsible for drainage and shouldn't they keep water off your property? Aren't you doing them a favor by channeling their water? The city won't do anything. This is an older subdivision that was annexed by the city 30 years ago. Ten years ago we had a really bad rainstorm that really caused some terrible flooding, and even some homes in this subdivision had a foot of water in them. So I suppose I am not that bad off, but I don't want to take any chances with all the new development done upstream from me. |
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