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Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:34 pm
by ChemistryClive
Hi, please could someone let me know if CECEC self-binding gravel can be used for driveways? I share a courtyard and there are 7-8 cars using the area regularly and we've been recommended CEDEC as the area is sloping and requires drainage. However most websites refer to it's use only on paths. It's a significant outlay so I don't won't get it wrong! I'm worried that it will wear quickly in the areas cars park. Any experience and advice with CEDEC gratefully received. Many thanks.
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:53 pm
by lutonlagerlout
what is CECEC when its at home clive?
for a courtyard with lots of turning i would have thought setts or block paving would be more suitable
LLL
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:37 pm
by ChemistryClive
CEDEC is a mixture of crushed granites and quartz - here are two links to info. I don't know too much about it's use. I was looking for a cheaper alternative to block paving
http://www.pavingexpert.com/gravel05.htm
http://www.ced.ltd.uk/footpath-gravels/CEDEC/
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:27 pm
by lutonlagerlout
These specially graded gravels give a firm surface ideally suited to footpaths, pedestrian or recreational areas
I cant see courtyard car parks there clive?
all the courtyards I have parked in over the years 9mainly old pub and hotel car parks ,have been paved with either setts,tarmac or block paving
cant see any good coming out of a self binding gravel where vehicles rule the roost
cheers LLL 
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:17 pm
by Tony McC
CEDEC is a proprietary brand of self-binding gravel from CED.
It's not the best for driveways, but it's adequate and considerably cheaper than the best/market leader.
It won't take kindly to point turns, but then no SBG does. As LLL says, in such situations, a bound paving of some form is the usual recommendation.