Driveways & Parking Strips
More and more people are looking for alternatives to traditional driveways. There has been a strong and increasing demand for our red and tan shale material for driveways. One of our first driveways was in Winnipeg, Manitoba!
Size Needed:
3/8" Minus Red Shale
Benefits:
- Very inexpensive in comparison to asphalt or cement
- Absorbs moisture well, avoid muddy tracks
- Easier to walk on than cement or asphalt (more cushioned)
- Retains its natural color
- Reduces maintenance costs
Measuring how much you will need:
- 1 Cubic yard @ 2 inches thick covers 162 sq. ft.
Installation:
- 3/8" Minus Red Shale Dust - minimum of 3 to 4 inches of dust over a well compacted clay sand base
- Proper drainage