table of contents
- Parking spaces for vehicles
- Reasons for parking space
- Diverse parking spaces
- Right of way from gravel layer
- Ecological grass grids
- Pitch made of gravel
- Lay the panels
- Concrete pavement
- Alternatives for parking
- frequently asked Questions
Many homeowners want parking spaces on the property to park their own cars or to make space for guest cars. Inexpensive solutions make it possible to build a good parking space at an affordable price.
In a nutshell
- In some municipalities, the construction of a parking space is compulsory
- Parking spaces on your own property allow you to park your car safely
- Gravel, gravel, slabs or cobblestones are inexpensive options for building the parking spaces
- Sufficient excavation and professional compaction are required to prevent damage from frost
Parking spaces for vehicles
Unpaved parking spaces race or Co. are less suitable for vehicles. Most automobiles weigh a lot. The unpaved subsurface cannot withstand the resulting requirements. In order to build a clean parking space, you should prefer a solid surface.
Reasons for parking space
Parking spaces at the house are very popular for various reasons. With a parking space you create a clean surface so that cars are not continuously polluted. In addition, you can prevent a predicted chaos if all visitors park all over the property at the next family celebration. In some cases, the municipality requires the mandatory construction of the parking spaces. In addition, a high-quality underground looks visually appealing.
Diverse parking spaces
Anyone who decides on a parking space on the property is spoiled for choice. The following materials can be used to build high-quality parking lots:
- Layer of gravel
- Grass grids
- Gravel layer
- plates
- Concrete pavement
Right of way from gravel layer
A cheap and simple solution is a gravel driveway. To build such a parking lot, compact the soil and sprinkle it with granules of the desired grain size. Setting lawn edging stones on the sides can prevent the pebbles from rolling into the beds or onto the lawn.
Tip: Weeds grow quickly through the pebbles. A fleece under the gravel layer can help to avoid visually unsightly weeds.
Ecological grass grids
Lawn pavers are the ecologically best option if you want to build a parking lot. Precipitation can easily seep away through the lawn grids. Your car parking space is no longer a sealed surface, which is associated with high costs for the disposal of rainwater. On the one hand, you get a parking space with a stable surface, on the other hand, the parking lot is considered to be infiltratable - a win-win situation.
Pitch made of gravel
Building one is cheap and easy Parking space made of layers of gravel. To build this, take an excavation with a depth of approx. 80 centimeters in front. Then bring in the gravel and compact it properly. The installation of a slope is not necessary. Layers of gravel are permeable to water and allow rainwater to drain away.
Lay the panels
Pavement slabs can also act as the basis for a parking lot. When choosing the pavement slabs, you should make sure that they can withstand the requirements of a car. The manufacturers provide information on possible exposure and use. In addition, the substructure is of great importance. With a proper excavation and the installation of the ballast, you create a stable foundation. You can then lay the panels on the gravel. With lawn edging stones or a concrete support, you can prevent the slabs from slipping and build a long-lasting parking space.
Concrete pavement
The concrete material impresses with its high stability and durability. Concrete paving stones are ideal for building a parking space. The first step is to create a stable subsurface for the parking space with pavement by digging out soil, installing a layer of gravel and compacting it with a vibrating plate. When paving, you start on one side. Secure the outer edges with a concrete backrest before the first vehicle enters the parking space.
Note: Often private individuals or building yards give away old concrete paving stones at low cost. This meets the requirements of a parking lot, so that you can further reduce construction costs.
Alternatives for parking
If you don't just want to protect your favorite car from below, you should look for alternatives. The optimum is to build a garage that will protect your car from wind and weather. The carport can be an alternative, as protection is provided at least from above. Compared to a garage, building a carport as a parking space for your car is cheaper.
Note: There are numerous variants of carports. The more massive the structure, the higher the costs.
frequently asked Questions
Mostly this depends on your needs. If you don't have a vehicle, you usually don't need a parking space. However, some municipalities require a parking space on their own property to prevent chaotic parking on the streets.
Basically, a parking space is considered a building in Germany. Depending on the federal state, there is a requirement for a permit for the structure. First you have to check whether the development plan allows the construction of the parking space. In the second step, contact the responsible building authority to check whether a building permit is required.
Insufficient compaction of the soil when building the parking spaces can pose a risk of frost. In winter, the water in the ground freezes, which expands as a result. The frost lifts the ground and destroys the shape of the parking lot. With an appropriate installation height and compaction, you can prevent such frost damage.
After the parking spaces have been built, the excavated material must be removed. Depending on the amount, you can carry out the removal yourself with a small trailer or order a container for excavation.
