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The end of my driveway looks like a warzone because people constantly use it to turnaround and go the other way - or to visit the next door neighbor. The surface of the concrete is fractured and loose aggregate is now exposed in many places. I would like to replace the concrete with blocks, but if I do or don't, it will still cost me thousands to repair/replace my drive.
I have asked them to stop, but they ignore that. I will try Monday to contact the owner of the next door home (rental), but I expect nothing from that.
Seeing as there really is no way to stop them even when I am not home. Does anyone know if there is a stronger concrete mix that will stand up to the abuse better?
Is it possible to put up posts with a heavy chain between them? I have seen that done sometimes.
Thanks for the suggestion...
Wouldn't look good in a small neighborhood.
I've thought about pop-up bollards, but can't imagine I would get that past the HOA.
I even thought that putting a large planter at the end of the drive to make it more difficult to turn around might do the trick, but after watching the azz this morning whip in and out, I'm sure that won't work for all.
Buy a small kid's sidewalk bike and park it at the end of your driveway. In the middle. Just remember to move it before you back out and then put it back in place.
I have seen signs at the end of driveway that say "no turn around" but I don't know how effective they are.
I have seen signs at the end of driveway that say "no turn around" but I don't know how effective they are.
As effective as any sign, anywhere.... not at all. The bike idea, while good, will be destroyed within the first 10 cars to do what they Always do, thanks to someone distracted by that really important text...
OP, wish I had an answer for you but this is something you probably want to take up with the HOA (to stop it from happening, point out that it's dragging the quality of the neighborhood/assoc. down with the damage being done), and finding out concrete options from a local contractor/concrete supply. They all have different recipes (well, I mean there are dozens if not hundreds of different formulations for concrete)... some are great under tension but crumble with any kind of torsion, others may flex great but only work if the curing process is ideal. You really need to talk with the people who will provide the concrete to get an idea ~ I only have the most vague understanding myself, just enough to know to find someone more qualified to answer important questions.
You would think it would. That is not what I observe.
I think what you are observing is poorly installed concrete, a defective product or both. I've run delivery trucks that are ten times the weight of car over properly installed sidewalks and driveways without issues.
One other thing, if you are using salt for ice melt that will destroy it faster than anything.
Why would I suddenly get the urge to 'forget' and leave a 2x10 with 10 penny nails along it at the end of my driveway :-)
Yes this. Now if your HOA would frown on that, well, that's why I would never live under one.
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