Gravel Parking Area/Driveway Options:
Gravel parking areas can be constructed in several ways based on your budget and the anticipated use of your project, such as for high volume/heavy vehicles or occasional boat or trailer storage.
“Simple Spread:”
Light duty parking for occasional use can be achieved with a simple spread and grade of gravel or asphalt millings without the need for excavation of the existing area.
“Budget:”
This option will accommodate most parking needs, but may eventually experience weed growth and some wash-out over time with daily use. It involves minimal removal of the grass top layer, followed by the application of 3-4” of gravel or asphalt millings. This can be completed with or without optional landscape paper or a weed barrier at customer request.
“Better:”
Suitable for daily use, this method provides a solid surface. It includes a 4-6” excavation of the top layer and the application of geo textile fabric, which helps prevent weeds from growing and keeps the gravel from sinking into the soil base over time due to vehicle weight, which can cause ruts and wash-out areas. This installation is ideal for RV parking areas as well.
“Best:”
This option is best for heavy and daily use, providing a
Sand, asphalt, and gravel surfaces side by side.
Recent gravel driveway projects and parking areas
Gravel driveway "restoration"/"Rejuvenation":
Gravel parking areas can be constructed in several ways based on your budget and the anticipated use of your project, such as for high volume/heavy vehicles or occasional boat or trailer storage.
“Simple Spread:”
Light duty parking for occasional use can be achieved with a simple spread and grade of gravel or asphalt millings without the need for excavation of the existing area.
“Budget:”
This option will accommodate most parking needs, but may eventually experience weed growth and some wash-out over time with daily use. It involves minimal removal of the grass top layer, followed by the application of 3-4” of gravel or asphalt millings. This can be completed with or without optional landscape paper or a weed barrier at customer request.
“Better:”
Suitable for daily use, this method provides a solid surface. It includes a 4-6” excavation of the top layer and the application of geo textile fabric, which helps prevent weeds from growing and keeps the gravel from sinking into the soil base over time due to vehicle weight, which can cause ruts and wash-out areas. This installation is ideal for RV parking areas as well.
“Best:”
This option is best for heavy and daily use, providing a
Before and after gravel driveway maintenance.
Types of Driveway Surface top coat materials
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
"Dense Grade" is a mixture of 3/4" - 1" gravel with "fines" or stone dust mixed in. This combination of larger gravel with smaller dust-type particles packs very tightly, providing a solid surface ideal for various applications such as gravel driveway installation, gravel driveway repair, and even RV parking areas or shed pads.
3/4" Washed Bluestone
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
Bluestone "Dense Grade"
"Washed" stone offers a clean appearance, ideal for gravel driveway installation and enhancing curb appeal. Its good drainage properties ensure effective management of water runoff, making it a practical choice for RV parking areas. Although the absence of "fines" or dust means that the material doesn't compact as tightly as some alternat
"Washed" stone offers a clean appearance, ideal for gravel driveway installation and enhancing curb appeal. Its good drainage properties ensure effective management of water runoff, making it a practical choice for RV parking areas. Although the absence of "fines" or dust means that the material doesn't compact as tightly as some alternatives, it still provides a solid surface for shed pads and is reliable for gravel driveway repair.
Price: $$$
Curb Appeal: $$$$
Packs Solid: $$
Asphalt Millings
Reprocessed Concrete
Reprocessed Concrete
Asphalt millings are recycled asphalt that is ground up from resurfaced roads, making them a popular choice for various applications, including gravel driveway installation and repair. This material can vary in quality; it is essential that asphalt millings are ground and screened to 3/4" - 1" or less. Often, loads may contain large 3-4"
Asphalt millings are recycled asphalt that is ground up from resurfaced roads, making them a popular choice for various applications, including gravel driveway installation and repair. This material can vary in quality; it is essential that asphalt millings are ground and screened to 3/4" - 1" or less. Often, loads may contain large 3-4" chunks, which can be undesirable and hinder packing. Generally, asphalt millings are an excellent option for creating a well-packing, durable surface, ideal for RV parking areas and shed pads. Additionally, they are a cost-effective choice compared to other materials, although they may lack some curb appeal due to their dark, commercial-like appearance.
Price: $$
Curb Appeal: $$
Packs Solid: $$$$
Reprocessed Concrete
Reprocessed Concrete
Reprocessed Concrete
Reprocessed concrete is a cost-effective alternative to other options, offering exceptional stability and packing capabilities. It serves as an excellent base for shed pads, RV parking areas, and can also be utilized beneath the top coat on driveways and parking lots, much like asphalt millings. However, one drawback is its distinctly bro
Reprocessed concrete is a cost-effective alternative to other options, offering exceptional stability and packing capabilities. It serves as an excellent base for shed pads, RV parking areas, and can also be utilized beneath the top coat on driveways and parking lots, much like asphalt millings. However, one drawback is its distinctly brown appearance, which offers minimal curb appeal and an industrial aesthetic.
Price: $$
Curb Appeal: $
Packs Solid: $$$$