Are crushed stone driveways any good?

Question

What are the pros and cons of crushed stone driveways? Are there any better alternatives that provide a similar aesthetic? What do you think?

Lorcan · Answer

Not really, stone always moves after time causing a mess

Jason · Answer

No I wouldn't recommend them block paving and gravel are far better

Michael · Answer

They can be quite messy unless you have a resin bond installed to lock the gravel into place.

Mark · Answer

Stick with what you've got and spread another few bags around.

James · Answer

It ok as new but I would not recommend if your looking for a long time perfect look

Edward · Answer

Depending on the overall style you are looking for they can be a good choice if on a budget.  There are a few factors to decide whether it will be suitable. 
Drainage, grade of the driveway, will there be a border block to help contain any loose stones and make sure you place a membrane underneath.
I find a well compacted type 1 driveway with decorative Cotswold stone contained by a boarder block a good choice.

Alfie · Answer

Hi 
You can have just crush stone as long as you compact it down and put a weed control membrane down underneath. Also I’d advise to make it look nice I would put 10mm shingle over it. I hope this helps 
Kind regards 
Alfie

Kevin · Answer

Not sure what you mean by crushed stone, resin maybe? You could have tarmac with a coloured chipping rolled into the top coat as an alternative.

Are crushed stone driveways any good?

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