Gravel Driveway - reduce/control aggregate movement

[snpower]

I have a driveway that was originally chip and tar but in recent years I periodically get 9 tons of #8 brownstone (similar to pea gravel) and re-cover the surface. The entryway is at an angle and so when we pull our cars in off the street it tends to push the gravel to the side and eventually into the yard. This, combined with normal movement in other areas is something I would like to control better if I can.

I have read about applications that lock mulch, gravel, etc. into place and whereas many say they are not suitable for vehicular traffic a product called Gravel Lok seems to be (Gravel-Lok for Driveways and Walkways). It is expensive... wondering if anyone in a similar situation has used anything that worked that wasn't as much $$$ ?

Thanks!

 

[repete]

I have never used pea gravel on a driveway as 5/8- is my normal top coat and is easily recovered by using a landscape rake. I have considered some sort of material to lock it place but am afraid I would have a mess later if I tried to push it around.

 

[scootr]

Wow - that does look super expensive...asphalt paving might be a cheaper option?
Pea rock is round... so it does move around. Crushed material like 3/4 rock stays put better.
We have both in different use areas.

 

[ddbackhoe]

I have a driveway that was originally chip and tar but in recent years I periodically get 9 tons of #8 brownstone (similar to pea gravel) and re-cover the surface. The entryway is at an angle and so when we pull our cars in off the street it tends to push the gravel to the side and eventually into the yard. This, combined with normal movement in other areas is something I would like to control better if I can.

I have read about applications that lock mulch, gravel, etc. into place and whereas many say they are not suitable for vehicular traffic a product called Gravel Lok seems to be (Gravel-Lok for Driveways and Walkways). It is expensive... wondering if anyone in a similar situation has used anything that worked that wasn't as much $$$ ?

Thanks!

Ive seen quite a few drives in Va that used pea gravel bedded in tar

 

[snpower]

Ive seen quite a few drives in Va that used pea gravel bedded in tar
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Yes… I believe this is ”chip and tar”

 

[Rockbadchild]

Pure stone doesn't compact, if you want compaction get 3/4 inch to dust

 

[deezler]

Pea gravel? You are using the wrong kind of stone. Just get properly crushed gravel and it will lock itself into place.

 

[bcp]

On my gently sloping driveway, 5/8- gravel washed out in two years. 1 1/4- has been in place for 12 years.

Bruce

 

[ddbackhoe]

Yes… I believe this is ”chip and tar”

A variation but yep close enough. And you dont want to do this because? Tar isnt a good enough binder?

 

[ponytug]

A variation but yep close enough. And you dont want to do this because? Tar isnt a good enough binder?

Not if the base below it is not solid /stiff enough. The tar will crack, and the "chips" aka pea gravel comes loose.

@snpower I would switch to 4-6" of crushed rock, at least 0.5 minus, or larger 3/4 minus, and then compacted in several lifts. If your gravel is moving, then it is a) not angular enough, and b) has lost the fines (rock dust/sand/clay) that lock it in place.

I would not use the Gravel Lock; you would be paying $$$$ for a glue that probably won't end up doing what you want.

Or just pave it with asphalt, especially at the road edge where everyone decelerates to get in your driveway and accelerates to get out.

All the best,

Peter