Transforming a Driveway: From Flooding to Functional

TLDRIn this two-part series, we replace a garage floor and widen the driveway to improve functionality and address flooding issues. By adding drains and raising the curb face, we create a better slope and prevent future flooding. The project also includes installing a new fence and relocating sprinkler heads.

Key insights

🔧Adding drains and raising the curb face improves slope and prevents flooding issues.

🏠Widening the driveway allows for better use of space and improves the overall appearance of the property.

💦By addressing the low slope from the garage floor to the city sidewalk, we eliminate the flooding issue.

🌳Relocating sprinkler heads and installing new drains ensure proper irrigation and prevent damage to the driveway.

🏗️Using fiber mesh and reinforcement bars strengthens the concrete and reduces the chances of cracks.

Q&A

Why did the garage floor flood?

—The garage floor flooded due to a lack of slope, with only two inches of slope from the garage floor to the city sidewalk over a distance of 65 feet.

How did you address the flooding issue?

—To address the flooding issue, we added drains and raised the curb face to increase slope by six inches, providing a more effective drainage system.

Why did you widen the driveway?

—Widening the driveway allowed for better use of space and improved the overall appearance of the property.

What were the challenges faced during the project?

—One of the challenges was working around existing sprinkler systems and gas lines. We had to relocate sprinkler heads and avoid damaging any gas lines.

What measures were taken to prevent future issues?

—To prevent future issues, we used fiber mesh and reinforcement bars to strengthen the concrete, reducing the chances of cracks or damage.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Part two of a series on transforming a driveway, following the replacement of the garage floor in part one.

00:07The driveway is being widened to improve functionality and appearance.

00:23Addressing the low slope from the garage floor to the city sidewalk is crucial to prevent flooding issues.

01:23Installing drains and drilling through the curb face at the bottom of the flow line helps increase the slope and prevent flooding.

02:01Breaking out the old concrete and removing sprinkler lines that were placed across the driveway.

03:13Using a mini tractor and a vermeer ctx 100 with an erskine breaker to prepare the area for the new concrete.

03:54Setting up a raised curb and installing a double-sided picket fence to encase the steel posts.

09:16Removing the old driveway and compacting the area to prepare for pouring the new concrete.

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