Aggregate concrete driveway cost guide concrete is a popular material to use in the construction of driveways thanks to its affordability durability and relatively quick installation process however many homeowners are not content with the look of an ordinary concrete driveway
From asphalt to brick basalt to concrete this is the stuff dream driveways are made of a natural crushedshell driveway can be very beautiful and is usually quite costeffective coming in
Jul 17 2017 how to make a stone or shell driveway so its no wonder that many installers turn to traditionally tough materials like concrete and asphalt to support these areas however for a more decorative look crushed shell and stone can also support the needs of a driveway as long as the material is properly supported and installed step 1
Can i build a gravel driveway over sand ask question asked 3 years 5 months ago use 34 crushed stone if the stones have rounded edges youre looking at the wrong pile mazura oct 4 16 at 1806 you could use crushed oyster shells the shell are very compatible with the sand and will blend in with the sand to make a drive
May 20 2014 a few weeks ago i posted pictures of the first steps of reclaiming my classic old florida style crushed shell driveway i love the look of this type of drivingparking area but there are two problems only one of which can be solved the unsolvable problem is that this
Aug 07 2012 hello driveway using sea shells or white stones which is better which is cheaper see pic of sea shells below driveway using sea shells or white stones which is better which is cheaper seashells are comparable in price to crushed stone as the shells get driven over or walked on they break into smaller pieces
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Thats why one of the first steps in planning a new patio design idea is deciding which material to put underfoot typically brick concrete stone or gravel the surface you choose plays a huge role in establishing not only the style of your patio but also its cost whether you can build it yourself and how youll care for it over the long term
Inland shell is mined miles from the coast and several feet under ground in this crushed shell you will find whole cork screw shell conch shell and coral just to name a few inland shell is a great alternative to other types of ground cover and base materials crushed shell is used for paths driveways parking lots and ground cover
Jun 10 2018 when bought in bulk seashells are on the more affordable end of the spectrum comparable to crushed gravel less than asphalt concrete or stone clamshells seem to be the least expensive offered at about 40 per cubic yard or 50 per ton we priced crushed oyster shell at
Jun 22 2015 every driveway needs maintenance no matter what material you use but you are right the crushed concrete packs much better than gravel i dont care too much for the look of the gravel crushed concrete looks great in my opinion but yes there is a bit of dust in the summer if there isnt rain for a long period of time
Crushed shells crushed shells cost 2 per square foot 40 per cubic yard or 50 per ton on average prices depend on the type of shells and location crushed clamshells are the cheapest in florida georgia and alabama where its 10 per ton 14 per yard or 053 per cubic foot for 1 size washed white seashells
Advantages of stone driveways high aesthetic appeal stone and brick driveways look great if boosting your homes curb appeal is a priority theres a strong case to be made for these materials durability in most climates stone and brick are more durable than asphalt or concrete
Mar 02 2012 here are some quick pics the outside pictured is a naturally watered garden and a lilac bush other side not pictured is just grassdirt and the neighbors driveway when we moved in there was no elbow on the down spout and i added the tubing to take rain water away from the side of the house the smell of damp concrete mostly went away after
Crushed gravel driveways are commonly composed of sand silt clay and larger aggregates pebbles and small stones stone driveways by contrast are often more elegant the source of the confusion over terminology is that the small stone used in stone driveways is sometimes also referred to
How to lay pavers brick patio stone and stone pavers begin by assessing what is currently in the project area where you intend to lay your new pavers if you have a lot of sugar sand you are going to want to remove as much as possible