Tuesday, January 17, 2012

From the bottom up

Engineering of your driveway/parkinglot should not be an after thought> In most residential cases this does not require heavy surveying or intensive engineering but the use of a site level and a sound water drainage and elevation plan can be simple and should always be done. In commercial areas this is a must and should be adhered to strictly. Usually there will be building and storm drainage codes that have to be followed. This is the first thing to throw up a flag If the contractor you call comes out and gives an estimate without getting a tripod or sight level or laser and grade rod out and taking some elevation shots. Water is your driveway/parkinglot's worst enemy. Always ask where the water will go. If you pave you're drive and the neighbor's house floods or water is dammed up and floods youre own carport or house then you have big problems. I have seen this numerous times. It is always expensive to repair. So when the estimator comes work with him and ask questions if he represents a value company he will not mind at all. But be sure that youre job has had thoughtful quality engineering no matter how large or small

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