Driveway gravel 'grid' honeycomb cells - level 12x3m approx

[Careful_Bodger]

Hopefully this is better here than in Gardens......

There seem to be many products available where driveway gravel is back-filled into a cell-like plastic grid. The grid is supposed to stabilise the gravel.

My questions....

1) Is there a generic term for this approach? This is to help with better google searches, and to avoid getting too specific too early, e.g. in discussions with contractors.
2) How does this approach perform in general? Does it move about, or does the plastic frame get exposed and scuffed with vehicle movement?
3) Are there recommendations or types to avoid? Please share any experiences.
4) Does it look any good?
5) Okay to walk on (to front door)?

Many thanks for any thoughts,
CB

PS In case you saw it, my thoughts were prompted by a recent Nick Knowles thing. It looked like a good idea (in TV land).

 

[Newboy]

We've used Aco Groundguard on a few sites with good results.

It's all about the prep and getting the base right.

 

[Nige F]

I used aco groundguard for a diy path on a slope - excellent.

 

[Newboy]

1) Is there a generic term for this approach? This is to help with better google searches, and to avoid getting too specific too early, e.g. in discussions with contractors.

Ground reinforcement

2) How does this approach perform in general? Does it move about, or does the plastic frame get exposed and scuffed with vehicle movement?

Not if it's installed correctly

3) Are there recommendations or types to avoid? Please share any experiences.

Aco Groundguard

4) Does it look any good?

Depends on your point of view - I think it looks good

5) Okay to walk on (to front door)?

Yes

 

[Careful_Bodger]

Thanks both!

Is the ground reinforcement supposed to be exposed, or can the gravel surface sit higher? This may seem a numpty question, but I wonder if the photos (http://www.aco.co.uk/product_detail.php?id=1) are for marketing purposes rather than a typical installed finish.

 

[Newboy]

The aggregate needs to finish at the top of the cells otherwise it will move around