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Rod F.
11-16-2004 16:09:43
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Re: OT, putting in a driveway in reply to Joeeey, 11-16-2004 10:07:52
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There are likely several different options that will work, with a wide range of costs. In my area, rock is..... quite abundant. I have access to red granite pit run for little more than the cost of trucking, so that's what I have been using. There can be any size in that, up to a foot, and down to sand. If it's too lagre, then I just run the dozer over it. This stuff is soft and packs well. I just dump a load and spread it about 8" - 12" thick, and I have a road. Beyond that, the most important thing to deal with is drainage. If you have cheap material like I do, there is no need to cut the grade, or do any fancy building. A skid steer or front end loader will do the trick. This also depends on what traffic will be running on this. Trucks need better roads. If it's just a car, then you can get away with less. The fabric is also another option. I have never used it myself, but I have seen some jobs that were done with it, and they looked good to me. Driveways are something that can consume endless amounts of money, so decide what you need and what you have, and go from there. One thing I would not use is field stone or round cobbles. They just don't pack unless there is about 2 feet. 1 foot of shale rock is also good if you have access to it. It may not hurt to consult with another contractor too. Good luck. Rod
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