Is there a fine rock that I can place into my driveway... with water added have it turn into a hard substance... (seen something like this on tv before...) - Anyway... any suggestions on doing a reasonable priced driveway would be appreciated. I just bought this house... I don't have that much $ to work with and right now all I have is a packed dirt driveway and I'm tired of the mess! - Thanks
2007-04-09 03:51:52 · 11 answers · asked by photo_gal31 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your help and quick replies!
2007-04-09 06:52:54 · update #1
You want limestone screenings. It is a fine crushed limestone that compacts well and sets up hard when watered. You will have to put down about 6 inches on a well compacted base, water it and compact. Stay off it until it sets
2007-04-09 06:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by frozen 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the "real world" this does not work. The best solution for a gravel drive way is first to have a good solid dirt base. Then the topping of gravel should be a mix ideally of 3/4 rock and 1/4 rock, the 2 different types interlock with each other and hold much better than one size. Pea gravel is no good if it is washed or rounded this will NEVER compact and always stay loose. If the dirt base is good that you have (no big pot holes ruts) you can just put a topping of the mix on it for now and add more as your budget allows. If you do have ruts or hols fill those in first with the 3/4 and a little dirt and top out the rest. This till give many years of use and when it comes time to do concrete you will have a very stable base to pour on. You do not want a fine rock because it is just as messy as dirt (sticking on shoes, tracking in the house etc) I don't know why none of these shows ever mention this????
2007-04-09 10:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by unofornaio 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree that gravel is your best bet. But before you put anything down have a man with a tractor blade touch the driveway up for you. If you can find an area farmer with a half day on his hands it will not be too expensive. Ideally,the water will run off the side and not stand on the driveway. Take care of this first before using any kind of rock or other surface. Otherwise you are just throwing your money away. Then use multiple sizes of gravel so it will mix and hold. Drive on it carefully. Don't race up and down your driveway and don't allow others to. Walk your driveway from time to time, especially after rainstorms, to check for washouts. Drainage is more than half the battle of a driveway, take it from me. With perfect drainage, you can keep many driveways nice, regardless of the surface. On another point, be sure to call around to several different places to get quotes on your gravel. The price can vary widely. On the pea gravel, I agree with the poster who said 'No'. It is good for parking areas, especially if they have sturdy borders, but there is no way to keep it on a driveway.
2007-04-09 13:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is FULLY inside your driveway, quickly print up a notice warning that anyone will be clamped if they park there, mention a price to release the car (£50 or whatever the denver boot costs + a few £ extra for inconvenience) pin it up go and get a denver boot or chain with a good padlock and - WITHOUT DAMAGING THE CAR - chain the car so it cannot be moved by anyone but you. make up and print off a note warning that the car has been clamped, put it under the windscreen wipers so it cant be missed Please realize that this is going to make you very unpopular with the person who parked there
2016-05-20 23:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends on the length of the driveway, call a few excavating companies & get some estimates, most excavators give free estimates, & they'll know what will work best within your budget.
Get at least three estimates so you have a reasonable gauge to compare.
Hope this helped, good luck!!
2007-04-09 05:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on size of driveway, any way you go will cost at least several hundred. Lowest cost is crushed gravel. Once gravel is applied, rake it smooth, then compact ( or drive on it ). I have had crushed rock driveway for 22 yrs, only occasionally having had to add rock or rake smooth.
2007-04-09 05:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by rozmun1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
all depends on where you live call a local gravel pit and ask , different parts of the country have different things that are cheaper than others and have better products
2007-04-09 04:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by jim m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a place in your area that sells chad or crushed granite. These pack down very well to form a hard non-messy surface.
2007-04-09 03:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's called squeege, Or you can get some red clay like they use on a ball feild, go down to your local landscape material store, they will show you what it is and how to use it. Good luck
2007-04-09 03:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
call your local materials company
2007-04-12 03:59:36 · answer #10 · answered by mike73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋