Fixing Up Drive Right

[Farm Boss]

I have got a 1200 foot drive that needs some gravel put on top. I am not sure what happened to the original stones but they seem to disappear over time. This property I bought a year or so ago and I want to fix it up right the first time. I contacted a quarry that will drop it along the drive. They priced out crushed limestone 310 at 12.50 per ton and #57 limestone at 13.50 a ton. I am thinking the #57 is the better product as it looks like it is bigger and less dust. Any downside to #57 besides the price. Anything else I need to consider? I am in central Ohio. Thanks

 

[/pine]

Gravel migrates...that said, the best way to prevent migration is with fines...the problem with #57's is there is no fines...recommendation is "crusher run"

 

[Farm Boss]

That makes sense, I never heard about Crusher Run before. From what I see the 310 limestone is finer and probably more like this crusher run. I thought a gravel drive was simple but the more I read about it the more complicated it gets. Lots of choices. Thank you

 

[hosspuller]

An advantage to the #57 is the volume/weight ratio. You'll get more area covered per ton since the fines aren't there. You might investigate a grade called ABC-M. Around here, it's crusher run with a larger max stone size.

 

[rmorey]

Up here its known as 3/4", 1", or 1 1/2" crushed. Basically refers to the size of crusher screen.

 

[whistlepig]

In our area "crusher run" is called "chips and dust". Same thing.

 

[Western]

Might go with larger on 1st layer then crusher run, or fines material, as a top layer.

 

[J F]

Any general guide-lines on tonnage/coverage?

 

[lowellcantrell]

DGA (Dense grade base) delivered dry works great. Same grade used under asphalt paving. Spread with truck, pack down by driving over with vehicle, sets up like concrete. Do you have a filter fabric underneath?

 

[vtsnowedin]

Any general guide-lines on tonnage/coverage?

If you figure 135 pounds per cubic foot complete in place you won't be far off.