Photo 191-1
Brickpavers - A winding driveway leading up to a large circular turn around area. The circular area has just enough pitch to shed water while the longer component of the drive undergoes a smooth consistent elevation transition from the street similar to that of a sliding board but with side to side curvature. - Distant View
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Photo 191-2
Brickpaving design - The brick paver approach to the front entrance exhibits a design very similar to the shape of the perimeter of the homes main front facing. By maintaining continuity in the design, the paver approach actually enhances the appearance of the front entrance. (Oakland Twp. Mi.)
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Photo 191-3
Driveway construction - Visible in this photo is the transition in grade of the driveway as it departs from the slightly pitched planer areas near the house to the downward roll required to meet the street. (Oakland twp, Michigan)
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Photo 191-4
Driveway design - To determine the appropriate size of this center circle, a stretch limo drove in circles here and the appropriate size of the diameter was based on the limos turning radius. (Oakland County, Michigan)
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Photo 191-5
Brick paver design - An auxiliary sidewalk lies distinctly separate from the main drive so that foot traffic between the two entrances of the home can avoid the high traffic that could occur in the turn around circle at times of mass entertaining. The bed in between now contains a water feature and completed landscaping. (Oakland Twp. Mi.)
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Photo 191-6
Brickpaving - View of the driveway as it extends under the home to the back courtyard. Note the storm drains in the for front and well beyond. A triple soldier course of brick on the left separates the foot traffic zones from the vehicular zones. (Oakland Township, Michigan)
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Photo 191-7
Driveway construction - The driveway leads back to a courtyard that has seven garage entrances. The biggest challenge here is how to manage precipitation runoff when the area is entirely enclosed by higher elements. In this case, 3 large storm drains were installed and tied into the city drainage system. The height of the drains and grade of the pavers were critical in successfully handling this issue. (Oakland County, Mi.)
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Photo 191-8
Driveway construction - Heating coils with a wire mesh tie down system on top of heating insulation was installed at about 4" under the entire 4400 square foot driveway. Visible in this photo are a series of elevation stakes leading up the driveway at regular intervals. A bucket covers the stake nearest the street for safety purposes. This is a unique process invented by unique concepts to define the optimal grade for the driveway prior to its installation. Each stake takes approximately 2 hrs time to manufacture.
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