Wheel-track drive materials

Question

Because we have limited garden space, we want to create a wheel-track driveway. What materials would you recommend we use to maximise kerb appeal and make it stable and durable?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

For light use 150mm hardcore and slabs laid  over on concrete  - for medium to heavy use -concrete 350mm  deep - for heavy use 450mm-600mm  deep with reinforced metal added.
Between one - two cubic metres of soil needs removing and disposing of.
On a tight budget 350mm of hardcore will suffice and could be topped with decorative shale ,but this will need topping up over time .

Ricky · Answer

Block paving layed on a well wackered down base layed on sand will always be durable and kerb appealing. The blocks together with the acrow drains, together with the kerb in my opinion is kerb appealing.

Mike · Answer

A cheap option would be to lay down gravel grids and fill with decorative stone.

Alvis · Answer

For a wheel-track driveway that maximizes kerb appeal while ensuring stability and durability, you can consider using materials like interlocking concrete pavers or natural stone pavers. These materials offer a combination of aesthetics, strength, and longevity, making them ideal for driveways.

Interlocking concrete pavers come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, allowing you to create unique patterns and designs that enhance the overall look of your driveway. They are durable, easy to maintain, and provide excellent load-bearing capacity, making them suitable for vehicle traffic.

Natural stone pavers, such as granite or travertine, offer a more upscale and elegant appearance for your driveway. They are known for their durability and can withstand heavy loads while adding a touch of sophistication to your outdoor space.

Both interlocking concrete pavers and natural stone pavers are excellent choices for wheel-track driveways as they provide a stable surface for vehicles to drive on while enhancing the visual appeal of your property.

Top · Answer

You can have 2 flaged paths the with of the car witch will secure enough for the car with a row of key kurb along the front of drive to level with the outside flags

Vincent · Answer

i would have it done in concrete with 6mm gravel rolled into top that would be your strongest and cheapest opption

Ralph · Answer

You  use Geo grid so the soft ground is stable enough to drive on it’s a high strength plastic grid

Mirush · Answer

You are interested for Resin for your drive Or block paving

Shane · Answer

Right so at the moment what is on the surface as it is right now if it’s just grass mud area well if that’s the case then what really needs to be done firstly is to iver put concrete kerbs on each side of track see there are a few ways you can go but if you haven’t done it yet send me some pictures and if it’s gonna be used regularly with machines daily then you would need to mk it a lot stronger

Wheel-track drive materials

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