Gravel drive

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Dave999
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Hi
I'm about to lay some 20mm stones over a MOT base which will be used as a drive way. Could someone advise me how deep should I lay the stones ? Thanks
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50/60mm deep

Base fully compacted?
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lay your gravel then compact the gravel, will make it more stable and useable.
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For a driveway 1 ton will cover 15m2 for mulching allow 12m2. Divide the square metreage of your drive by 15 and thats how many tons you need. Happy shovelling.
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My grandad (a proper gardener) reckoned you shouldn't have a gravel drive unless you had a man to rake it daily!

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danensis wrote:My grandad (a proper gardener) reckoned you shouldn't have a gravel drive unless you had a man to rake it daily!
Very true John! But sometimes it is the most cost-effective solution.
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Dave999
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Post: # 32541Post Dave999

Thanks all. 50mm it is then
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Post: # 32560Post Jason Herring

My 2p worth.. 50mm is too much for a 20mm gravel. If you want to walk and drive over it without it feeling like a gravel trap I'd go for 30mm.. that's enough to cover the MOT and all you'll need.
What type of gravel is it?
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Dave999
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Post: # 32580Post Dave999

not sure of the name, it's just standard run of the mill stones, multi colours.
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