Gravel driveway installation are relatively straight
forward with the right tools and preparation.
Clearing and preparation: It is possible to lay
gravel onto an existing driveway surface without clearing or preparing the
surface, but it is not recommended. It is important to clear the current
surface and ensure there’s fresh soil underneath ready for the next step.
Flattening the surface will also make the rest of the process easier.
Laying the membrane: It is essential to lay a good
surface membrane to stop weed growth and allow for sufficient moisture
drainage. It is possible to buy membranes in large sheets, which can be cut to
size and laid to overlap for complete coverage.
Laying the grids: With the membrane properly
installed, the next step is laying the grids that will keep the gravel in
place. These durable tiles can be cut to shape and easily fitted by
interlocking with one another to cover the entire driveway. Properly installed they
will help ensure a flat surface and hold gravel firmly in place.
Spreading the gravel: The final step is unloading and
spreading the gravel over the properly prepared surface. As the gravel is raked
and brushed into place it will be absorbed into the honeycomb structure,
meaning that there is less potential for the ball bearing effect and far less
places for the gravel to go. As a result, less gravel will be needed to cover
the same amount of space.
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