Self-binding gravel drive
 

Is it a 'good idea' to make a drive (i.e. used daily by cars) from
self-binding gravel, or is it only really good for paths? Can it be
used if the drive has a gentle (~ 5 deg.) slope down towards a house?
Does it make a lot of dust if a car drives on it? I'm hoping for an
alternative to block paving (it just seems to be everywhere round here),
and I'm not sure if the slope will make tarmac unusable, because of the
rainwater.

Self-binding gravel drive
 

Chris Hogg wrote:
On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:12:01 +0100, Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:

Is it a 'good idea' to make a drive (i.e. used daily by cars) from
self-binding gravel, or is it only really good for paths? Can it be
used if the drive has a gentle (~ 5 deg.) slope down towards a house?
Does it make a lot of dust if a car drives on it? I'm hoping for an
alternative to block paving (it just seems to be everywhere round here),
and I'm not sure if the slope will make tarmac unusable, because of the
rainwater.

http://www.pavingexpert.com/gravel05.htm


Thanks for the link. Actually, I'd seen that, and on first reading,
came away with the idea that it might only be suitable for footpaths,
but I just saw a sentence that mentioned light vehicles, so that's sort
of good news. I hadn't thought about laminate floors, though.

Self-binding gravel drive
 

On 24/07/2015 2:19 PM, Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:
Chris Hogg wrote:
On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:12:01 +0100, Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:

Is it a 'good idea' to make a drive (i.e. used daily by cars) from
self-binding gravel, or is it only really good for paths? Can it be
used if the drive has a gentle (~ 5 deg.) slope down towards a house?
Does it make a lot of dust if a car drives on it? I'm hoping for an
alternative to block paving (it just seems to be everywhere round here),
and I'm not sure if the slope will make tarmac unusable, because of the
rainwater.

http://www.pavingexpert.com/gravel05.htm


Thanks for the link. Actually, I'd seen that, and on first reading,
came away with the idea that it might only be suitable for footpaths,
but I just saw a sentence that mentioned light vehicles, so that's sort
of good news. I hadn't thought about laminate floors, though.



Road planings are a good top finish for light traffic. Often used in the
redevelopment of alleyways, etc. A good substructure is recommended.

....Ray.

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Self-binding gravel drive
 

RayL12 wrote:
On 24/07/2015 2:19 PM, Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:
Chris Hogg wrote:
On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:12:01 +0100, Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:

Is it a 'good idea' to make a drive (i.e. used daily by cars) from
self-binding gravel, or is it only really good for paths? Can it be
used if the drive has a gentle (~ 5 deg.) slope down towards a house?
Does it make a lot of dust if a car drives on it? I'm hoping for an
alternative to block paving (it just seems to be everywhere round
here),
and I'm not sure if the slope will make tarmac unusable, because of the
rainwater.

http://www.pavingexpert.com/gravel05.htm


Thanks for the link. Actually, I'd seen that, and on first reading,
came away with the idea that it might only be suitable for footpaths,
but I just saw a sentence that mentioned light vehicles, so that's sort
of good news. I hadn't thought about laminate floors, though.



Road planings are a good top finish for light traffic. Often used in the
redevelopment of alleyways, etc. A good substructure is recommended.

...Ray.


I like the sound of that. Does it sort of melt back together in hot
weather? That would be good, I think.

Self-binding gravel drive
 

On 27/07/2015 2:32 PM, Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:
RayL12 wrote:
On 24/07/2015 2:19 PM, Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:
Chris Hogg wrote:
On Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:12:01 +0100, Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:

Is it a 'good idea' to make a drive (i.e. used daily by cars) from
self-binding gravel, or is it only really good for paths? Can it be
used if the drive has a gentle (~ 5 deg.) slope down towards a house?
Does it make a lot of dust if a car drives on it? I'm hoping for an
alternative to block paving (it just seems to be everywhere round
here),
and I'm not sure if the slope will make tarmac unusable, because of
the
rainwater.

http://www.pavingexpert.com/gravel05.htm


Thanks for the link. Actually, I'd seen that, and on first reading,
came away with the idea that it might only be suitable for footpaths,
but I just saw a sentence that mentioned light vehicles, so that's sort
of good news. I hadn't thought about laminate floors, though.



Road planings are a good top finish for light traffic. Often used in the
redevelopment of alleyways, etc. A good substructure is recommended.

...Ray.


I like the sound of that. Does it sort of melt back together in hot
weather? That would be good, I think.



I have used it a few times. it will dry out, and dust particles will
keep it dry. I have never seen it 'wet-up' in hot weather.



....Ray.


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