Earth driveways are made of the soil being cut and rammed to form a firm ground. Due to use and the rains, the road undergoes wear and tear. The pot holes start appearing and during the rainy season, vehicles get stuck in the mud arising. Usually where the wheels roll on gets deeper and the middle remains raised. This sometimes scratches the underneath of cars passing on this way. Earth roads should be maintained continuously so as to be accessible.
During the wet seasons, earth driveways tend to be slippery. It is important that this is controlled as vehicles may skid and hit the embankments causing car serious damage. There are various materials that are used for grading earth roads. These are murram, hardcore, quarry dust and bitumen. These materials should be laid on well prepared surfaces. It is to ensure that compaction, drainage, services and levels are attended to before materials are laid. continue reading…
