Monday, August 27, 2007

[papercreters] Rocky, Wooded Slope -was- Re: What are you building with Papercrete?

--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "slurryguy" <slurryguy@...> wrote:
>
> I agree that a tractor is far more economical. The problem is that
> driving one on the slope would be suicidal. I'd guess it's close
> to a 100% grade. That's the catch-22. Once a house is built, the
> slope will make for a fantastic view.

Color me confused. If the hill is really a 45 degree angle, and has a
good rock and clay base, why wouldn't you just cut the road into in a
zig zag, like they do on some mountain passes? Then you could use a
tractor, cut wide enough for it as you go and have a nice wide driveway
when you are done?

- E


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