2006-06-11 12:28:49 · 8 answers · asked by donald c 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Laying asphalt is not exact. The contractor will aim for a uniform two inches for a driveway, but it can vary anywhere from 1 1/2" to 3" depending on the crown of the surface for shedding water, compensating for high and low spots in the gravel base, and tapering for transitions such as manholes, drainage grates and concrete curbs and aprons.
Overall, it should average about two inches, which is adequate for a residential driveway. Anymore than that, the contractor's profit margin starts to slip. Any less than that, it won't hold up very well and could affect the contractors proffesional reputation.
2006-06-12 06:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by BearDown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The normal thickness 3 inches loose and 2 1/2 inches compacted.
This comes from my fiance who is a retired paver.
2006-06-17 19:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by kkpooh4545 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to some county utillities upgrades on my street. They had to replace 1/3 of my blacktop drive - Mine is 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick. Then they rolled it with a vibrating roller.
2006-06-11 13:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by captbryguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 2 inches
2006-06-11 12:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by WyattEarp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some r 2 some 3 inches......they durability of it comes from the thickness of the gravel. ask for a min of 4 inches of gravel.
lic. gen. contractor
2006-06-11 12:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think 4 to 6 inches would be good, but you had better check local codes.
2006-06-11 12:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
4 inches, and like 12 inches of gravel underneith
2006-06-11 12:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by aroundthecorner_bumpme 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what is normal seal coat thickness
2016-11-10 17:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by amish_isc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋