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Posted by Kirk Grau on January 14, 2005 at 09:19:49 from (151.196.43.135):
Bought our little farmette/piece of heaven about 3 years ago during drought conditions here in South Central PA. Now after two of the wettest years on record we have some drainage issues that were not predicted. The area directly behind the barn is the lowest point on the front half of the property and turns into a mud bowl when it has been raining for a while. Of course being next to the barn it also receives the most traffic, both foot and horse, as any place on the property. I would like to develop a gravel drive through this area at a reasonable cost. Have had an excavator out to talk about some drainage tile work, but $4000 estimate was enough to make us think about alternatives. What are chances of having a driveway last under light weight traffic (foot/horse/drag occasionally with 9n) conditions? This area will have water standing in it for weeks at a time depending on how much it has rained. Also, the clay soil in this area is ideal for lining a pond so the water does not drain away very well. Will the Geotex Fabric help keep the drive stabililized? Thanks to all who offer an opinion, Kirk
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