🔧Building a homemade geogrid can solve driveway drainage issues and save you money.
💰This project costs less than half the price of traditional geogrid materials.
⏰You can complete this project in about four hours, excluding digging time.
🚜The project involves digging, cutting four-inch sections of perforated pipe, and creating a pattern.
🌧️After rainfall, the homemade geogrid withstands water and provides a stable driveway surface.
How much does it cost to build a homemade geogrid?
—The materials for this project cost around $40, including gravel and leftover drainage pipe.
How long does it take to complete this project?
—The project can be completed in about four hours, excluding digging time.
Can this homemade geogrid withstand heavy rain?
—Yes, the geogrid can withstand heavy rain and provides a stable surface.
What materials do I need to build a homemade geogrid?
—You will need four-inch perforated pipe, gravel, geotextile fabric, and stakes.
Can I build a homemade geogrid myself?
—Yes, this project is suitable for DIY enthusiasts and can be easily completed.
00:01Introduction and explanation of the problem: the driveway floods dramatically.
01:19Past attempts to fix the problem with mulch and gravel have not been successful.
02:28Introduction to the materials needed for the homemade geogrid: four-inch perforated pipe and geocells.
03:01Digging out the area for the geogrid and preparing the border.
05:28Cutting the four-inch perforated pipe into sections and creating the geogrid pattern.
06:19Pouring gravel onto the geogrid and packing it down.
09:56Testing the strength of the homemade geogrid by driving a van over it.
13:58After rainfall, the geogrid has successfully drained the water and remains stable.
