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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:28 am
by Dave999
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
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:37 am
by Dave_L
50/60mm deep
Base fully compacted?
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:05 pm
by GB_Groundworks
lay your gravel then compact the gravel, will make it more stable and useable.
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:57 pm
by Pablo
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.
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:20 am
by Tony McC
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:33 pm
by danensis
My grandad (a proper gardener) reckoned you shouldn't have a gravel drive unless you had a man to rake it daily!
John
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:39 pm
by Dave_L
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.
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:55 pm
by Dave999
Thanks all. 50mm it is then
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:34 pm
by 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?
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:24 pm
by Dave999
not sure of the name, it's just standard run of the mill stones, multi colours.