Do Indian stone driveways crack?

Do Indian stone driveways crack under the weight of a car?

Asked by Christian on 17th Dec 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"They can if the paving hasn’t been laid properly. And the slab hasn’t got a full bed of cement"
Answered on 17th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"Yes it will crack you can't use Sandstone for a driveway"
Answered on 17th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Indian stone driveways are known for their durability and strength, making them suitable for withstanding the weight of cars without cracking. When properly installed on a well-prepared base and maintained correctly, Indian stone driveways can provide a stable surface that can handle the weight of vehicles without issues. It's essential to ensure the driveway is laid on a suitable sub-base and that the stones are of high quality to minimize the risk of cracking under the weight of cars. Regular maintenance, such as keeping the surface clean and addressing any issues promptly, can help prolong the life of the driveway."
Answered on 4th Aug 2024 - Member since Jun 2024 - report
"Not if the backs of the sandstone paving will need to be coated with a SBR coating slurry and layed on a full bed of sand and cement on top of a solid road stone base."
Answered on 2nd Feb 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"No as long as a sub base has been layed and layed correctly"
Answered on 10th Jan 2023 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Well if it’s bin layed with the right materials and layed on a cement mix it should do but I wouldn’t advise a van or truck"
Answered on 29th Aug 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"Hi they don’t crack if layed correctly but my advice would not to do Indian stone for a driveway"
Answered on 17th Dec 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"If Indian paving is installed on concrete dense material at least 100 to 150 mm thick and paving bonded it will not move"
Answered on 3rd Jan 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"If they are done properly they will be fine, ideally laid over a concrete base and “must” be laid on a “full bed” of strong mortar mix."
Answered on 17th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2017 - report
"No if properly prepared sub base and formation level is dug out first and then compacted properly"
Answered on 18th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
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