How do you guys compact your gravel driveway?

[EddieWalker]

Vtsnowedin

I really like your post and the great detail you provide!!!! Obviously you've done this quite a few times on a commercial level.

I'm not for or agains fabric on a driveway. In some spots, like you say, it's cheaper then removing the poor soil and replacing it. Unfortunately, too many people rely on the fabric instead of building up their base above grade so water runs away from the road. While the fabric will help, it will not be enough for a wet base and the gravel will not last as long. The dirt portion of the road must be higher then where the water can get to, and then you add rock to the top of the dirt so it remains above the water running along the sides of the road. The best way is always the most simple.

Eddie

 

[vtsnowedin]

I really like your post and the great detail you provide!!!! Obviously you've done this quite a few times on a commercial level.

I'm not for or agains fabric on a driveway. In some spots, like you say, it's cheaper then removing the poor soil and replacing it. Unfortunately, too many people rely on the fabric instead of building up their base above grade so water runs away from the road. While the fabric will help, it will not be enough for a wet base and the gravel will not last as long. The dirt portion of the road must be higher then where the water can get to, and then you add rock to the top of the dirt so it remains above the water running along the sides of the road. The best way is always the most simple.

Eddie

You and I are both trying to communicate that it is better to do it right the first time so it will last and be cheaper in the long run. It is hard to describe how to do that for a first timer. I think we both took a pretty good shot at it.