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Mike S
11-15-06, 05:31 AM
I live in NJ in a single family block foundation house with attatched garage. The house is 12 years old. When ripping up my driveway to install pavers we cut the garage apron and damaged 3 foundation block under the apron. We cut the apron slightly inside the garage door thinking we could run pavers underneath the door.
My neighbor advised us to put a form against the block and fill the void with concrete up to the apron level which we did.
I now know you're not suppossed to connect the apron to the foundation but it's done. This new apron is very small, about the size of the block.
My question is can the foundation block get damaged if I drive a car over this new apron. We never put a car in the garage as it is small but I'd still like to know. Also can any damage occur if I don't drive over it?
Thanks,
My neighbor advised us to put a form against the block and fill the void with concrete up to the apron level which we did.
I now know you're not suppossed to connect the apron to the foundation but it's done. This new apron is very small, about the size of the block.
My question is can the foundation block get damaged if I drive a car over this new apron. We never put a car in the garage as it is small but I'd still like to know. Also can any damage occur if I don't drive over it?
Thanks,
bullshooter5
11-15-06, 06:14 AM
Maybe I am wrong, but I know of no code that would prevent someone from lapping a garage approach onto the foundation. It is done around here all the time.
So many times when a garage foundation is added to perhaps a house crawlspace or basment an excavation is provided for a footing and perhaps five courses of blocks. Than, the area is backfilled and does not get properly compacted prior to pouring an approach. if this happens, the approach is poured on an unsuitable base that settles. Many contractors prefer that the garage approach bears directly on the foundation so as to bridge the unsettled fill. Garage floors may also be pooured this way if the top rows of block are narrower than the first few courses allowing the floor and foundation to marry. The wall steps back andthe floor takes advantage of the resting place. Some will disagree with this method but I have experienced good results using this method. I do not forsee any damage for you if my understanding of your situation is accurate.
bs5
So many times when a garage foundation is added to perhaps a house crawlspace or basment an excavation is provided for a footing and perhaps five courses of blocks. Than, the area is backfilled and does not get properly compacted prior to pouring an approach. if this happens, the approach is poured on an unsuitable base that settles. Many contractors prefer that the garage approach bears directly on the foundation so as to bridge the unsettled fill. Garage floors may also be pooured this way if the top rows of block are narrower than the first few courses allowing the floor and foundation to marry. The wall steps back andthe floor takes advantage of the resting place. Some will disagree with this method but I have experienced good results using this method. I do not forsee any damage for you if my understanding of your situation is accurate.
bs5