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French drain/ decking??

Hi, my back garden ground level is higher than house floor level, with resultant damp problems. A french drain was put in a while back which helped. I would now like to put decking at the back of the house- should i remove french drain and dig away all dirt from around house edge, with decking over it?? Hope this makes sense!

Ykirsteen_88 7th Mar, 2011 Groundwork & Foundations
4 Answers u4
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Hi Kirsteen
In response to your question,yes.The ground level should be no higher than 150mm below the damp course ( two bricks ).This is standard practise.
Many thanks
James
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Fencescapes 7th Mar, 2011
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I have a 750sq m drive to do, what is the cheapest and best option

Thanks thats all very helpful but I dont really want tarmac or shingle I have remeasured at 700 sq m can I get block paviour at say £25 psm total budget £17,500

Ykevin_b 10th May, 2011 Driveways
11 Answers u14
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Hi Kevin
The chaeapest option is a shingled drive,but be aware this option is only a solution if the driveway is on a level surface.

Many thanks
James
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Fencescapes 11th May, 2011
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York stone Patio, 3m x 4m, layed 2 months ago, stone are loosening from cement.

Builder laid patio, without hardcore on clay. Convinced me I didn't need it. Second time it was laid in six months, same guy. Any ideas.

Ypaul_351 16th May, 2011 Driveways
19 Answers u19
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I beleive i have just offered a quote for this work,but in response to your question due to the weight and size of the paving involved a stone base is necessary to provide a firm foundation.

Fencescapes 16th May, 2011
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