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scimmiamagia
 


Member Since: 05 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey
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Driveway

Odd question, so I apologise in advance, but has anyone built a driveway recently for their Discovery? What depth of sub-base did you put down? I am proposing Cedec (like a boule pitch) and they recommend a depth of sub-base appropriate to the vehicle. Standard depth is 150mm (light traffic). What depth a 3 ton car?  
Post #163068524th Mar 2016 10:03 pm
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galwaygreen
 


Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Graphite LE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

the more the better and compact it...consideration of services in the ground ......and drainage is part of planning in some areas  
Post #163068724th Mar 2016 10:08 pm
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scimmiamagia
 


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look like 150mm sub-base is sufficient for 3 ton car.  
Post #163069524th Mar 2016 10:21 pm
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galwaygreen
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Graphite LE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

depends how you buy it...if you have to buy 10 ton you may find that will give you more/less  
Post #163069824th Mar 2016 10:23 pm
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disco5
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

I my self would go 175 mm or 200 mm  
Post #163073924th Mar 2016 11:23 pm
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Sean North
 


Member Since: 09 Mar 2016
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Scotland 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Keswick GreenDiscovery 4

I'd be wanting to know what the ground below was like before deciding - no point planning on putting 6" of subbase down if its bedrock a few inches below, nor is there any point putting 6" down if you've got clay below.  
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J77
 


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Scotland 

My one doesn't fit, it sticks out over the path. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green  
Post #163074824th Mar 2016 11:38 pm
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scimmiamagia
 


Member Since: 05 Jan 2016
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i suspect that when i do get it in, i won't be able to get it out again.  
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philby258
 


Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

We had a block pave drive done last year 300mm MOT well compacted then blocks layed on 50mm coarse sand, no movement yet my D3 my van and wifes car parked on it.  
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AAA.Happy.Disco1.Fan
 


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Sean North wrote:
I'd be wanting to know what the ground below was like before deciding - no point planning on putting 6" of subbase down if its bedrock a few inches below, nor is there any point putting 6" down if you've got clay below.

.......................... Bow down
And don't forget the COMPACTION !


AAA Thumbs Up  
Post #163129526th Mar 2016 12:41 pm
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Sean North
 


Member Since: 09 Mar 2016
Location: North of Scrabster.
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Scotland 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Keswick GreenDiscovery 4

This site is a mine full of info, whilst it is titled Paving, its full of very applicable subbase construction details

http://www.pavingexpert.com/blocks.htm#diag

You'll also find very comprehensive details of SUDS (ignore at your peril)

http://www.pavingexpert.com/drain14.htm

General index ......

http://www.pavingexpert.com/pavindex.htm  
Post #163131626th Mar 2016 1:48 pm
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AAA.Happy.Disco1.Fan
 


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..............^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^.............

I can confirm that.
I used it extensively when constructing my driveway. The local Planning / Environment officer, who just 'happened' to call by [Gawd my neighbour must cost the Council £1 000s with their call outs] was most impressed by the thoroughness and exactness of the info and other data..... Thumbs Up .... and went away chuffed, and muttering about vexatious busy bodies.

AAA Very Happy  
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