Gravel drive - Gravel drive with or without grid?

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HayDown
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Post: # 49705Post HayDown

I am planning on using gravel for my drive, thought this would be the cheapest option! I have looked into using the "gravel gridding" for an area of around 200 sq m this works out really expensive, (over £3000) do I really need the grid or could I achieve a good result without it? The area has be dug out, filled with Type 1 and been well wackered. Edging blocks have been used all round. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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irishpaving
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Post: # 49721Post irishpaving

What dept heydown have you got for the gravel
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HayDown
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Post: # 49727Post HayDown

Ah well !!!! was about 50mm but after looking through post on this site its back to wacking down another 15mm of type 1 so should be left with around 35 to 40 mm for gravel
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GB_Groundworks
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Post: # 49736Post GB_Groundworks

have you read and then re read this page

http://www.pavingexpert.com/gravel01.htm
Giles

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HayDown
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Post: # 49750Post HayDown

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have now read the page. What is your opinion on the grid and have you ever used it?
Thanks again
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