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Usually some type of crushed gravel is best. You will want crushed jagged pieces of stone because they will compact better to form a seemingly solid surface. Avoid pea gravel or any ornamental rounded gravel as it will never compact, and will remain mushy allowing your cars tires to sink in. if you're going right down on soil some bigger Baseball sized rocks can go down first, then use a smaller rock (inch to half inch) at the surface. the type of rock will vary as your local supplier will predominately have what is most available in your region.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere is no easy answer to this question but the way to calculate the volume of gravel you need is to multiply the area of the driveway by the depth of the gravel your laying. You also need to make sure that your using the same units, so don't multiply inches by metres otherwise the numbers will be all wrong.
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∙ 11y agoIf you live in an area where crushed (sometimes called decomposed) granite is available, use that. The "fines" (finely crushed powder) will help bind the gravel together so there will be less scattering.
Level and wet the installed gravel and then compact thoroughly with heavy roller or plate compactor.
Good Luck!
Dan
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What is CA-6 gravel?
This is crushed gravel used for paving, driveways, etc.
What is sand and gravel our zoning allows sand and gravel Would this allow crushing of loose bedrock to become such?
You're talking about driveways, right? As in your zoning says you can have either a concrete drive, an asphalt one or a sand & gravel one? Gravel is crushed rock, and they say "sand and gravel" because gravel almost always has sand in it. Crushed loose bedrock would be fine.
Why take topsoil off for gravel driveways?
if you dig down to the clay, thegravel won't sink into the ground as fast, and you'll generally get less weeds
What is the price per ton for gravel in Pennsylvania?
It depends what type you are looking for. Most driveways use 57 limestone it is the white medium size gravel it is around 15 a ton delivered. All the rest range from 10-60 a ton.
What can happen when a vehicle travelling too fast on a gravel road?
When driving on gravel you can lose control of your car because the gravel is so loose. The best way to drive on gravel is to go slow.
What is the best way to clean the gravel in a fish tank without using a gravel vacuum?
you have to use your hands....
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22A or 23A
What is the best natural filter for ground water?
gravel
What kind of rock is best for farm yard driveways?
It is going to be on the expensive side relative to gravel, sand or caliche (I'm in Texas), but crushed concrete will lock together once it is in place and driven on a few times. Absolutely won't go anywhere and will hold a "crown." It will be cheaper if the highway department has a big project going on nearby.
What type of rake is best for removing just leaves from gravel?
Metal rakes are more durable when it comes to raking leaves from gravel. If you have smaller gravel use a rake with thinner tines and for larger gravel use a rake with bigger tines.
Which stroller will work the best on my gravel driveway?
Baby Jogger Advance Mobility Freedom Stroller steers excellent over gravel.
How can you find more information about gravel pits?
There are many places where one could find more information about gravel pits. One of the best places to find more information about gravel pits is the website Wikipedia.
