Just looking for some advice from the "been there, done that" people. Heres the story.
I have some work lined up to spread crushed shells for a driveway. I've done this with decent success just motoring along and slowing curling the bucket down to dump them, then drag out to somewhat level.
The problem is that after only a few months, ripples form across the driveway along with massive potholes. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif (The real problem is that the driveway is probably 1/4 mile long and they drive too fast down it /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif )
My thought is to try and crown it. (Second thought is drainage, but I think the crown is more of an issue).
Heres the questions:
1) Do I try to rip up the base with BB ripppers (can it, even?) and crown that before spreading the new stuff, or leave it and crown only with what is delivered? The current drive has some shells on top, with mostly gravel underneath that may have shells and some 3/4" stone mixed in.
2) Is it worth it to try and crown with a BB, or should I just look into borrowing a back blade to save myself the frustration?
3) Grass runs along the side of the driveway, and I think that it might foul up drainage. Should I just make a shallow ditch for runoff alongside?
I guess thats it. Any advice/critiques would be appreciated. I am up for "experimenting" in a few spots - it all doesnt have to be perfect on the first try.
Thanks
I have some work lined up to spread crushed shells for a driveway. I've done this with decent success just motoring along and slowing curling the bucket down to dump them, then drag out to somewhat level.
The problem is that after only a few months, ripples form across the driveway along with massive potholes. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif (The real problem is that the driveway is probably 1/4 mile long and they drive too fast down it /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif )
My thought is to try and crown it. (Second thought is drainage, but I think the crown is more of an issue).
Heres the questions:
1) Do I try to rip up the base with BB ripppers (can it, even?) and crown that before spreading the new stuff, or leave it and crown only with what is delivered? The current drive has some shells on top, with mostly gravel underneath that may have shells and some 3/4" stone mixed in.
2) Is it worth it to try and crown with a BB, or should I just look into borrowing a back blade to save myself the frustration?
3) Grass runs along the side of the driveway, and I think that it might foul up drainage. Should I just make a shallow ditch for runoff alongside?
I guess thats it. Any advice/critiques would be appreciated. I am up for "experimenting" in a few spots - it all doesnt have to be perfect on the first try.
Thanks