Driveway paver installation guide

Driveway Grading

The main purpose of grading or sloping the driveway is to direct rain water away from the house or building structure toward the yard area or into a drainage pit. Have a look at the driveway site to see if it is too flat. If so, the driveway will need to be graded to prevent rain water ponding or pooling on the landscaped lawn area.

Dig out some soil and move it to another area of the yard or garden; place a simple catch basin and drain at the lowest spot in the driveway. This drain connects to an underground pipe that will empty into the street when it rains.

Aesthetics & Design

Due to the large amount of yard space that is taken up by the driveway area, it is of high priority to install not only a functional driveway, but a driveway with a well conceived decorative element that compliments the property’s aesthetic theme.

Therefore, when planning a new or upgraded driveway, also consider how walkways, porches and patios in these materials can unify the property and give your home even more curb appeal. This is also a chance to create outdoor spaces that will help you and your guests enjoy the yard and garden.
The design opportunities are limitless when it comes to your driveway.

Driveway Pavers

Once you have chosen your material, you can then start to decide on the color, shape, design, patterns and sizes. Again the possibilities are endless; you can choose any color you could dream of to match the rest of your property.

When deciding on the width of the driveway, be sure to allow a minimum of twelve feet wide at the vehicle parking areas so that it will be a sufficient space to move around the vehicles exterior and avoid stepping on any lawn nearby. As for the length of the driveway, it should be at least 550 cm in length per vehicle.