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Decatur, Illinois
Summer 2008
Challenge
This oil and chip and timber-covered lane was on shared private
land and served as the driveway entrance to two family homes.
The road washed out during spring, summer and fall and was
very dangerous in winter due to the curves and slopes leading
to the main road.
The work schedule was tight and was performed while both
families were on vacation.
One owner added a shed foundation and floor with an apron.
The only access to this areas was through land to be repaired
and the driveway that we were replacing. Additional concrete
work included a new ADA-accessible entrance created at the
front door by overlaying the existing porch cap. The original
concrete driveway was shattered and uneven.
Solutions
Schedule work in phases while both families were on vacation.
To construct a new private lane using concrete 6/12 curb and
gutter (to help with drainage and keep vehicles on lane during
winter season) Concrete pavement driving surface finished
off with asphalt approach to tie into main road. Three inches
of clean white rock used behind curb and gutter to eliminate
erosion in landscaping. Construct new concrete driveway with
stand alone curb around perimeter to protect landscaping.
Elevate front walk to meet up with porch cap overlay to meet
ADA access. Construct new concrete foundation in side of existing
hillside to house new metal pole building.
Construction Phasing
Phase 1—New Shed
a Remove existing wooden shed structure.
b Dig and pour new footings for foundation.
c Form, pour and pull forms on new foundation
walls (back wall is 8 feet tall tapering to a 2 foot retaining
wall on front (3 sides).
d Install fill and compact in preparation
for new shed floor.
e Pour and apply smooth finish to shed floor.
f Form pour and finish concrete apron on
front of shed foundation.
g Erect new metal pole building (by others).
h Install and run electric to shed from house
for lighting and outlets.
i Backfill and rough grade from shed out
to driveway.
Phase 2--Personal Drive
a Disconnect sprinkler heads around perimeter
of drive.
b Disconnect underground electrical prior
to digging, relocate and hook back up.
c Remove and haul away existing concrete
driveway and front walk, remove bushes to widen driveway.
d Dig out spoil to total depth of 12 inches.
e Install 6 inches of CA-6 crushed limestone and compact.
f Form pour and finish 6-inch thick stand
alone curb around perimeter of drive.
g Form, pour and finish new 6-inch thick
concrete driveway with broom finish.
h Relocate sprinkler heads.
Phase 3--Private Shared Lane
a Excavate existing oil and chip lane to
a depth of 12 inches. (creating pull over area at two locations.
b Install 4 inches of CA-6 crushed limestone
and compact.
c Form, pour and finish new 6/12 concrete
curb and gutter.
d Install 2 inches of CA-6 crushed limestone,
final grade and compact.
e Form, pour and finish new 6 inch thick
concrete land with broom finish, including two new pour over
areas.
f Final grade and compact rock in approach
area.
g Install 3 inches of compacted asphalt in
approach area
from which concrete stopped at rite away out to main road.
h Install 3 inch clean rock along backside
on inside of curb and gutter to prevent erosion.
i Backfill all other areas with sifted black
dirt.
Results
- Project completed within budget
- Very little disruption to families
- Achieved erosion issues by directing water where it
needs to go
- Low maintenance product that will last for years to come
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