Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Fixing up the Driveway

Lesson one:  try not to build on a clay site in winter.  It costs more! Particularly when you have a long driveway to the house site. 

Here are some shots of fixing up the driveway for the 3rd time.  Our wonderful neighbor Noel has come to the rescue twice.  Unfortunately he wasn't available to do the original driveway which has caused so many problems but he is trying to fix it for us.




This time we are using shale as the base.  When the ground dries out eventually it will be fantastic. At the moment  when a truck drives over the large rocks it moves like someone walking on foam.



Basically the driveway in front of the house had to be dug up and a new base laid.  We need this done so that the delivery of the windows and accessories can happen tomorrow without hiring another crane.  I would rather spend the money on rock that we keep than a crane service.




The cut to the garage.


The apprentice throwing out the water laying in the shower rebate.  Can't wait for the roof to be put on.




It's quite a large area, I'm hoping there is enough shale.



About to dump another load.  The ground is so soft Noel has to work his way into the garage making the road he needs for his truck as he goes.


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