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Are crushed stone driveways any good?
What are the pros and cons of crushed stone driveways? Are there any better alternatives that provide a similar aesthetic? What do you think?
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"Not really, stone always moves after time causing a mess"
Answered on 8th Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 -
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"No I wouldn't recommend them block paving and gravel are far better"
Answered on 7th Jul 2021 - Member since Sep 2020 -
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"They can be quite messy unless you have a resin bond installed to lock the gravel into place."
Answered on 27th Sep 2021 - Member since Mar 2019 -
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"Stick with what you've got and spread another few bags around."
Answered on 23rd Jul 2021 - Member since Jul 2021 -
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"It ok as new but I would not recommend if your looking for a long time perfect look"
Answered on 1st Jul 2021 - Member since Jun 2021 -
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"Depending on the overall style you are looking for they can be a good choice if on a budget. There are a few factors to decide whether it will be suitable.
Drainage, grade of the driveway, will there be a border block to help contain any loose stones and make sure you place a membrane underneath.
I find a well compacted type 1 driveway with decorative Cotswold stone contained by a boarder block a good choice."
Drainage, grade of the driveway, will there be a border block to help contain any loose stones and make sure you place a membrane underneath.
I find a well compacted type 1 driveway with decorative Cotswold stone contained by a boarder block a good choice."
Answered on 1st Jul 2021 - Member since Mar 2021 -
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"Hi
You can have just crush stone as long as you compact it down and put a weed control membrane down underneath. Also I’d advise to make it look nice I would put 10mm shingle over it. I hope this helps
Kind regards
Alfie"
You can have just crush stone as long as you compact it down and put a weed control membrane down underneath. Also I’d advise to make it look nice I would put 10mm shingle over it. I hope this helps
Kind regards
Alfie"
Answered on 1st Jul 2021 - Member since Feb 2021 -
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"Not sure what you mean by crushed stone, resin maybe? You could have tarmac with a coloured chipping rolled into the top coat as an alternative."
Answered on 5th Aug 2021 - Member since Mar 2017 -
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