Hi all. I am looking to lay a gravel driveway, I currently have what resembles part gravel, part hardcore and part tarmac. Can I lay gravel direct on top once flat and level? Thank you in advance.
Gravel driveway.
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Thank's for that, it looks like a no. I think I will need to break up the rigid parts, add some more sub base and use a vibrating plate to compact what is loose and what I have added. Does this sound like a plan?
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I don't know the condition of your existing gravel / hardcore, but assuming the gravel is not rutted badly that area may only need topping up. I did suspect that it may be best to remove the tarmac , but there should be hardcore underneath. You need to work back from your finished levels to make sure your base is at the right level. Then ideally use a Geotextile membrane layer on top of the hardcore to keep the gravel from getting pushed into it. - It's not a critical item but I think makes a better job.
If you have any sunken area's , suspect the underlying material needs digging out and replacing with compacted hardcore.
Sure sounds like you have the right plan.
If you have any sunken area's , suspect the underlying material needs digging out and replacing with compacted hardcore.
Sure sounds like you have the right plan.
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