Crushed concrete or gravel for my driveway?
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Crushed concrete or gravel for my driveway?
I'm about to pull the trigger on some driveway work. Most excavating contractors are recommending crushed concrete over gravel.
There will be a significant sand base to raise the driveway up, then the crushed concrete or gravel topping to about 18" above what I have now. About 150' LF, if that matters. Local suppliers have gravel which should help the price on that.
What's the best between the two?
There will be a significant sand base to raise the driveway up, then the crushed concrete or gravel topping to about 18" above what I have now. About 150' LF, if that matters. Local suppliers have gravel which should help the price on that.
What's the best between the two?
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Unless they are glued together with something (cement, sand, tar) into a new solid pavement I think they will both be similarly bad about shedding pebbles. Compacting with a vibrating roller when wet will help, but the company installing it should know all about that. Provided the crusher removes all the metal from the concrete, they will be similar in use. Price apparently varies wildly based on your sources. Crushed concrete has the advantage of being environmentally friendly, if that matters to you.
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So you're not paving it?
Maybe me just being crazy here, bit as a Tib owner I'm going for a solid concrete driveway. Loose substance driveways suck. At least for me, too low to really clear.
Maybe me just being crazy here, bit as a Tib owner I'm going for a solid concrete driveway. Loose substance driveways suck. At least for me, too low to really clear.
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I love the look of crushed granite. But, that and homes with dark stone walls is the thing to do these days in Texas.
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Have you thought about paving it with recycled asphalt?
Should last longer than gravel/crushed concrete, and its solid. plus it will look better. I've heard its not a HUGE difference in price either.
Should last longer than gravel/crushed concrete, and its solid. plus it will look better. I've heard its not a HUGE difference in price either.