per my other post (still waiting for opinions!), I've spoken with some individuals in the trade and have learned a lot. clearly the primary issue was the channel was formed right to the garage slap with no buffalo-board spacer...ice got underneath and heaved it, and instead of just moving, it disentigrated (sp?)...
Its clear what my mission is...I'm going to completely clean all remnants of concrete from the fore section (pad side) of the channel, down as far as I can go (hopefully to dirt). same with the bottom, right down. the aft side (driveway side) of the channel will get cut flush with the bottom level, and cut back about 3" to allow me to build forward for strength.
I'm still a bit unclear as to accpetable and productive methods of forming. what material do you use normally? I've seen in pictures that you can use
1x6's, 2x4's, have seen hardboard used for bending around corners, etc. I'm looking to form straight across the front and back with some tweaks up the left and right sides to allow for smooth water flow into the channel on both sides.can anyone offer tips on what direction to take? also, how thick should my spacer between pad/foundation and channel be? any help is appreciated....I'm interested in gathering up as much thought and design as possible long before I get into it (which won't be until end of May at least...
b