James
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 08:40 AM |
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Ground Anchor Recommendation for Block Paving
As I type we're having, at long last, our drive block paved. Had considered doing it myself and did a lot of research but decided I'd
still be working on in on 2021 so got the professionals in.
One thing we're looking forward to is getting my girlfriends motorbike off the back lawn and onto the new drive... but what to do about securing
it.
Want to fit a ground anchor or some sort. The driveway guys are more than happy to do it for us.
Guessing it will involve a large block of concrete or something under the new blocks- no point just bolting the anchor to a single brick! 
So, any recommendations on a good ground anchor- secure but not too visible/eyesore. And suggestions on how best to fit it to block paving? The pavers
are 50mm thick, so the buried bit needs to be long enough to cope with the top 50+mm of it not being in anything secure. Only below the 50mm will be
solid.
Thanks! 
James
[Edited on 7/9/11 by James]
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 08:46 AM |
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Just concrete it in link
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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scudderfish
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 08:57 AM |
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Chain it to a Pinto?
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stevebubs
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 09:21 AM |
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Y anchor ?
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mcerd1
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 09:23 AM |
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a guy I used to work with got some super high grade chain (I think he said its the stuff fishing trawlers use in some of there nets...) the sort that
angry grinders have a hard time cutting
but he couldn't get a padlock to match that - so drilled a couple of holes through the wall of his house so the padlock ended up inside his
hallway cupboard
[Edited on 7/9/2011 by mcerd1]
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stevegough
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 09:25 AM |
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Beware with block paving - prepare the ground underneath first, and ensure the dreaded weeds can't penetrate. I spent a full 3 days a couple
of weeks ago powerwashing ours ( we've got about 70 sq metres of it ). I'm almost ready to take it all up.
I know you said you're getting it 'professionally done' - Hah! - think they'll do it properly? cobblers (pun intended).
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 09:26 AM |
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I'd say this is an ideal opportunity to install a folding or telescopic ground anchor and have the driveway people cut the blocks around it so
it lies completely flush when not in use. This way you have a completely flat surface, no trip hazard.
http://www.discountlocks.co.uk/Ground-Anchors-s/293.htm
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 10:01 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
Y anchor ?
Y not?
I agree, though, concrete it in.
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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jossey
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 11:39 AM |
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in my garden for my caravan we welded up a long metal pole into the ground with stalks coming out 6"-10" and about 10 of them under the
gound to ensure it cant be pulled out.
The hole was about 2 foot wide.....
then put the pole in the ground sticking out about 1 foot.
then poor 5 bags of postcrete into the hole and add water. then its done.
Just drill the pole and your sorted to bolt it to your car or caravan and your away.
we then paved over the top of it and drilled a hole for the pole to fit through.....
good luck.
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 12:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
Y anchor ?
Y not?
I agree, though, concrete it in.
?? http://www.yanchor.com/
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907
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 01:54 PM |
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I have 3 of these; one in the drive, one in the garage, and one in the lawn.
Easy to make. Two half circles of plate with a strip to join them.
A thick round bar between, and weld bits of round bar on the bottom
till it looks like a porcupine.
Cheers,
Paul G
 
Description
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nick205
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 03:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
I have 3 of these; one in the drive, one in the garage, and one in the lawn.
Easy to make. Two half circles of plate with a strip to join them.
A thick round bar between, and weld bits of round bar on the bottom
till it looks like a porcupine.
Cheers,
Paul G
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I like that!
You could make it exactly the size of a pavoir , but projecting 50mm above the sub base concrete lump. That way you'd have a flush fitting
anchor point and a very neat finish to the blocks rather than having to cut round a pole. Make from stainless so it doesn't rust though as the
rust will discolour the surrounding blocks.
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907
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 04:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by 907
I have 3 of these; one in the drive, one in the garage, and one in the lawn.
Easy to make. Two half circles of plate with a strip to join them.
A thick round bar between, and weld bits of round bar on the bottom
till it looks like a porcupine.
Cheers,
Paul G
Description
I like that!
You could make it exactly the size of a pavoir , but projecting 50mm above the sub base concrete lump. That way you'd have a flush fitting
anchor point and a very neat finish to the blocks rather than having to cut round a pole. Make from stainless so it doesn't rust though as the
rust will discolour the surrounding blocks.
That one is stainless. I suppose I should have polished the weld discoloration off. (Me bad )
One thing I do advise is a little hole in the bottom for a drain. Mine fills up with water. 
Cheers,
Paul G
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tompat3463
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 05:08 PM |
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why not get them to lay a concrete pad like 60m below finished ground level then complete the drive (remembering where the pad is. Then U could simply
drill a 12mm hole thry ur block thru the sharp sand and into ur conc pad and use a chemical achor epoxy resin to set an eye in or what ever ur anchor
choice is !!
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locoboy
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 05:49 PM |
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Have a look at www.bulldogsecure.com
Let me know if there is anything useful and i will get a price for you - i get it at their best trade price.
ATB
Locoboy
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Guinness
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 06:42 PM |
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Another vote for the Y anchor.
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