Stone driveway

This is a driveway that we did using 1-3" river jack stone, tamped with a 5000 lb, plate tamper.

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[girlwithashovel]

The cost for the stone was approx. $400, and I hauled it in myself.

[girlwithashovel]

We installed this driveway in the summer of 2009. To date, I have only re-tamped once since the initial installation. The rocks have not shifted or moved very much at all. A couple of rocks have split in half, and a couple have moved from their "tamped down" location. Otherwise, all the rocks have remained in place. The biggest problem, however, is the shady area at the end of the driveway. There, moss has grown in the shade on the stones. Prepare to apply RoundUp to the weeds regularly.

[girlwithashovel]

First, let it rain for a couple of days so the soil will be soft in the driveway. Then start dumping stone & rake it as smooth as possible. Then rent a plate tamper (usually 5000 lbs of pressure) & hang on! Go over the area several times until all the stones are well seated in the soil & flat. The tamper won't crush or break the rock as long as you use large enough stones--in this case, 1-3" diameter. You'll need to re-tamp about once a year. Good luck!

[TheGhostGrenader]

LoL, looks great, I chuckled when you pointed out that your driveway is bigger than your friends even though I know you weren't really trying to rub it in or anything, still made me laugh a little :P

I've been on youtube for a bit getting ideas for putting in my own driveway, I notice you said to re-tamb about once a year, how's it hold up till its about ready to be re-tamped? Also, if you dont mind, how much was it for the rock for your driveway? Thanks! :)

[SubconsciousDweller]

I am looking to do my drive way, how do i go about getting more info on this?

[bosatsu76]

Nothing but friction holding them together? They're not going to move around as you turn your wheels?

[dummyspitter]

nice job

[sfdsdfsdfsdfful]

Should check out Klingstone or Gravel-lok