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OT: concrete driveway advise |
thomasotten |
Jun 6 2009, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 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 |
statesblue |
Jun 9 2009, 12:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 4-August 08 From: Chino Valley Az Member No.: 9,386 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thomas,
Why don't you post a couple pics of the driveway. Maybe that would help getting some ideas for a fix. From what I read so far there has been some really good suggestions. If your looking for a cheap fix I dont think there is one. I really like the trench drain and dry sump idea. If you make the dry sump big enough it should work quite well. I have a drainage ditch running through my yard which drains the road. I went round and round with the H.O.A. and the City but got nowhere so I took matters into my own hands and made a few changes. Guess I will find out how good my ideas are when monsoons hit here in Az. I hate H.O.A.,s Bunch of Anal Boot lickers looking for Utopia. Hey, Good Luck with your problem. |
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