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Yes we fix up driveways at Schott Services It s some of our favorite work Getting to take an average looking backyard and turn it into something special is very fulfilling When you see the difference between the driveway before and after we clean it up you might think that it took lots of expensive work But no Nothing really complex needs to be done to get this property looking great
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It is a mixture of golf ball sized stones stand and dirt It makes more of a solid layer than #3 gravel since it has the dirt and sand mixed in This gravel comes in many different subtypes This typically refers to what the larger pieces of rock are made of In the end it doesn t have a significant effect on the actual function of the gravel
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When used beneath and around asphalt or concrete drain rock quickly absorbs runoff water that flows from the impermeable pavement Since topsoil the uppermost layer of dirt is between two and eight inches thick it doesn t always absorb rain quickly Drain rock near driveways can help prevent flooding when topsoil has become saturated
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3/4″ minus rock 3/4″ minus is the most common paving material It compacts well and is most commonly used under concrete asphalt etc Here is a site that shows 3/4″ minus rock in comparison to other types of rock Jesse gives a much better and much more thorough explanation of this rock choice in the video above
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A gravel road is a type of unpaved road surfaced with gravel that has been brought to the site from a quarry or stream are common in less developed nations and also in the rural areas of developed nations such as Canada and the United New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries they may be known as metal roads They may be referred to as dirt roads in common speech
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Color will vary depending on the type of rock from which it was made Crushed gravel on the other hand is produced by the natural processes of weathering and erosion and typically has a more rounded shape verses the angular surfaces of stone This material comes in sizes generally ranging from less than a half inch up to 20 in diameter
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A gravel driveway is more prone to ruts and sinkholes If you drive down a gravel driveway it can cause debris dust and dirt to fly particularly in the dry summer months Concrete Driveway Pros Greater durability If it is well installed and cared for properly a concrete slab could last fifty years or even more
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They can scope snow from the ground without using a single pebble or piece of gravel They are also much larger than the other two necessitating more storage space for them However if you are working in shallow snow a two stage snowblower is preferable One thing with the three stage snow blower is that it is harder to handle than the others
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When cost is an important factor building a driveway with gravel instead of asphalt cement or pavers is the best option But while gravel is often used as a general term there are many variations of it You ll see below that there are several types of gravel and not all are suited for driveway use
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The national average to build a gravel driveway is $1 000 to $3 000 with most people spending around $1 750 on a 24 x 24 two car gravel driveway topped with decomposed granite On the low end it costs $300 for a 12 x 24 single car driveway topped with crushed stone On the high end it costs $5 000 for a 24 x 36 three car
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Dirty Gravel or Clean Gravel for a Driveway/Parking Area Garages Trailers and Towing Antique Automobile Club of America Discussion Forums Existing user Sign In All Activity By charlier February 15 2024 in Garages Trailers and Towing Share Followers 0
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The cost of a gravel driveway can vary from about $1 per square foot to over $3 per square foot Even at the high end however a gravel driveway is still about the least expensive driveway you can build One major factor in the discrepancy is how far the gravel has to be trucked Another factor is the thickness of the driveway
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#57s or Crusher Run are the two most common and best options for driveway gravel 57 Gravel is made of gravel alone and is the best option for most driveways because it is composed of long lasting gravel Crusher run is a blend of gravel and sand Crusher Run is the cheapest option per dump truck load
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That material must have both crushed rock of at least 3/8 in size going all the way down to the crusher fines which is the rock dust that is produced when the material is crushed you might ask why would one want rock dust in your driveway Well it can be messy at first but without the dust the roadbase has no way to bind together
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Fabric acts as a filter under the gravel Landscape Fabric is an integral part of garden ponds Separation layer prevents aggregate from migrating down into soil 1 Weeding The Gardeners Bane Let s face it Nobody likes to pull weeds Preventing weed growth is one of the top reasons for most landscape fabric installations
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materials thompson sand and gravel class 5 road gravel the best in the you know the stuff you see on dirt roads and on shoulders of roads when this stuff is down it is hard to tell the difference between it and concrete… pit run kind of like fill sand but there are more rocks and larger size breaker run kind of like gravel but there are larger rocks that
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Bank run is made from riverbanks Bank run serves an important purpose Bank run meets the construction needs of many projects Bank run is made up of dirt rocks and many other ingredients Bank run is often compared to gravel While it should not be used in heavy traffic areas bank run gravel has shown to be beneficial in many areas
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4 Excavate dirt and debris Excavate the dirt and debris to 7 13 below the finished grade depending on the type of traffic the pavers will receive If the pavers are only for pedestrian traffic dig 7 below finished grade If the project will be receiving vehicular traffic excavate 9 13
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Often recycling centers will crush old concrete into sizes suitable for use in driveway base materials or even the final gravel layer he says Asphalt Cost $2 to $5 per square foot
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Answer 1 of 2 In my experience it means that the gravel from the pit which could be the side of a riverbank or mountain is usable just as it is straight out of the ground About the only processing that might be needed is to run it thru a grizzly a large assemblage of slots that
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For a long gravel driveway it might be worth considering self binding gravels These are effectively supplied in a form that s dirtier than the usual gravel but the dirt is very useful It s actually the smaller particles the dust known as fines in the trade that is cleaned from the gravel that is sold at garden centres
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What are the main differences between gravel and item 4 Gravel is suitable for swimming pools We use gravel for under fiberglass swimming pools and as
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Among the other options are crushed stone #411 quarry process pea gravel jersey shore gravel marble chips and river rock These are the best options for driveway surfaces gravel because they are small stones combined with rock dust which makes a more solid driving surface 1 Crushed Stone #411 It is crushed up #57 stone combined with
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5 Spread a 4 inch deep layer of crushed No 3 stone along the entire driveway This base layer of rock is the size of your fist Smooth the gravel in place with the scraper blade As you press
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Fill dirt consists of a mixture of broken down rocks sand and clay It contains little fertility for plants to grow or any organic matter There are still many reasons you would want to select fill dirt for your project Topsoil contains organic matter and is likely to shift or settle over time If you are looking for filler then fill dirt
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Here are the top four reasons why you should consider asphalt millings over stone gravel 1 Lower Cost Crushed asphalt millings are made out of recycled asphalt pavement Since the material used for the project is recycled the cost is significantly lower than if you had to pay for all new materials Essentially asphalt millings are the
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These are the best options for driveway surfaces gravel because they are small stones combined with rock dust which makes a more solid driving surface 1 Crushed Stone #411 It is crushed up #57 stone combined with rock dust This mixture is able to handle moderate traffic from heavy vehicles 2 Quarry Process
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Asphalt is cheaper than concrete but gravel is the cheapest driveway option Is gravel cheaper than concrete Gravel driveways are generally cheaper than concrete driveways Is pea gravel good for driveways Pea gravel is relatively inexpensive and easy to work with and it s commonly used to create gravel driveways
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Unlike crushed stone gravel is usually sold and used in its natural state If it is crushed gravel loses its unique smooth rounded texture and becomes crushed stone It is important to note that some contractors refer to any stone in certain size ranges as gravel even if it is crushed stone
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While pea gravel is a highly durable material no matter what size you choose you should keep in mind that smaller types of gravel will demand more maintenance in heavier traffic situations This is because moving vehicles will dislodge small gravel stones more easily making ongoing maintenance a more likely necessity
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