The driveway, the area leading from the entrance gate to the garage door or shed where the car will be placed, is an important part of the property. What is worth knowing about paving of this type and how to make it so as not to make mistakes?
What should the driveway be like?
The perfect driveway does exist! Although for many developments the pavement is the “Achilles’ heel” of the whole project; puddles form on it, and the appearance itself leaves much to be desired, it is enough to know a little theory so that practice does not prove to be so problematic. The first and most important aspect during planning is size. According to specialists, regardless of the dimensions of your car, the optimal width of the driveway should be a minimum of 3 meters, and the length should be 6 meters. These values should be increased depending on demand, as well as the spatial capabilities of the land you have.
To make the driveway solid, it is worth planning the appropriate slopes. We are talking about a longitudinal slope (amounting to 3-4°) and a transverse slope, oscillating around 1°. This will ensure that even after heavy rainfall the water will be properly drained.
The shape will also be important! Although this aspect usually depends on the surroundings of the area, in the case of this type of paving it is best to abandon fancy concepts and rely on straight alignments. Any curves and curves, although beautiful, will prove disastrous; they will consume a lot of material, and their execution will strongly increase the cost of the investment and increase the time of work.
What for a driveway: pavers or cobblestones?
The ideal driveway is also due to the material. In this category you can pick and choose, depending on your budget and vision, but among the most practical and economical solutions are Bruk-Bet paving blocks or slabs. The former are so versatile that they will do well in almost all implementations. The second will emphasize the modern and minimalist charm of the property.
The surface of the paving is resistant to abrasion, does not fade and does not require cyclic impregnation, and because of the availability of different formats, it allows the creation of interesting concepts that will add variety to the project.
To make paving last for many years, it is important to remember the correct thickness. For the construction of a driveway for cars, it is recommended to use cubes of 6 cm or slabs of 8 cm, and for trucks – cubes of 8 cm or more, and slabs of at least 12- or 16-centimeter.
What is the cost of building a driveway?
The price of the paving blocks or slabs themselves is an important factor in the purchase decision – but not the most important. These costs range, depending on the type, format or finish of the material chosen, from 40 to about 160 PLN/m2, and are only part of the investment (often 1/3 of the total expenses!). To this must be added the cost of site preparation, stabilization and laying.
Labor itself is also a component of many variables, and its rates depend on the chosen paving pattern or size, as well as the location of the investment. The cost of transporting the material often has to be added to the investment price. To avoid such expenses, it is worth choosing reputable brands, such as Bruk-Bet, which have an extensive network of distributors. This means you can purchase the goods near the construction site, which does not generate additional costs.
