Site Preliminaries (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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When to consider landscaping in site development
When to consider landscaping in site development
Early stages
Key principle of natural landscaping design
Key principle of natural landscaping design
Work with, not against, natural characteristics
Type of species to use when replanting/landscaping
Type of species to use when replanting/landscaping
Native species
When actual landscaping work commences
When actual landscaping work commences
After main structure is completed
Required sightline from site entrance (each direction)
Required sightline from site entrance (each direction)
45 metres
Three types of entranceway designs
Three types of entranceway designs
Concave, splayed, convex
Required splay angle for entranceways
Required splay angle for entranceways
45 degrees
Minimum distance of entranceway from main road
Minimum distance of entranceway from main road
5 metres
Minimum width of entranceway at narrowest point
Minimum width of entranceway at narrowest point
3 metres
Purpose of maintaining existing boundaries in rural areas
Purpose of maintaining existing boundaries in rural areas
Integrate developments & maintain natural character