We have undertaken a project is in Irving,TX. We gather that soil is rather fragile, heaves and there is lot of moment. Owner had almost six inches in the last decade or so - driveway dropped six inches from the foundation level.
To build a strong structure, we have decided that four piers be installed on each side, including the steps. Here are some pictures of the current state and idea board of how the driveway could look like..
old sunken driveway :
https://postimg.org/image/9bg5wm4fh/
https://postimg.org/image/87w1knjsd/
current state :
https://postimg.org/image/hpr76yg31/
https://postimg.org/image/6et4wbylp/
Owner would like 6" slab, 6" gravel, since the old one was a floating driveway should we attach the new driveway using dowel to the foundation ? Getting many mixed suggestions. The house is around 25-30 years old. House itself seems to be in a relatively good state.
Good pointers on what to consider and how we go about would be greatly appreciated.
To build a strong structure, we have decided that four piers be installed on each side, including the steps. Here are some pictures of the current state and idea board of how the driveway could look like..
old sunken driveway :
https://postimg.org/image/9bg5wm4fh/
https://postimg.org/image/87w1knjsd/
current state :
https://postimg.org/image/hpr76yg31/
https://postimg.org/image/6et4wbylp/
Owner would like 6" slab, 6" gravel, since the old one was a floating driveway should we attach the new driveway using dowel to the foundation ? Getting many mixed suggestions. The house is around 25-30 years old. House itself seems to be in a relatively good state.
Good pointers on what to consider and how we go about would be greatly appreciated.