I've pulled up all block paving and am in process of lowering the front in order to lay a flagged path 20/30mm slate with 2 areas of gravel with some edging. Side path will also be lowered and flagged.
Pic 1. Proposed intentions
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The previous block paving level finished nearly flush with top level of porch! Because i am going lower to get the newer finished level under the dpc, i've created a steeper fall from the pavement level (20mm over 1metre) towards the house.
Question 1 - Do i flag the new path flush with the pavement all leaning towards the house and towards the drain
Question 2 - As above, but also add plastic drainage channels with flags nearest the house leaning away from house, therefore creating a kind of v-shape towards the drainage channels. ( pic 1 above)
The 1st option would look better as no plastic channels. Was hoping to get finished floor level flush with bottom underside of porch lintel although dpc on this wall is lower than that of bay.
Any thoughts on this is much appreciated. Here are further pics:
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Pic 1. Proposed intentions
View media item 42928Pic 2. DPC Levels
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The previous block paving level finished nearly flush with top level of porch! Because i am going lower to get the newer finished level under the dpc, i've created a steeper fall from the pavement level (20mm over 1metre) towards the house.
Question 1 - Do i flag the new path flush with the pavement all leaning towards the house and towards the drain
Question 2 - As above, but also add plastic drainage channels with flags nearest the house leaning away from house, therefore creating a kind of v-shape towards the drainage channels. ( pic 1 above)
The 1st option would look better as no plastic channels. Was hoping to get finished floor level flush with bottom underside of porch lintel although dpc on this wall is lower than that of bay.
Any thoughts on this is much appreciated. Here are further pics:
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View media item 42890
View media item 42889
View media item 42888
View media item 42887
View media item 42886
View media item 42892
View media item 42893