Jun 29, 2023 · I'm preparing to rent a track loader to regrade my gravel driveway and spread new crusher run. I'm considering using geotextile fabric to minimize formation of ruts on the steep parts of …

Aug 25, 2013 · We just tore out & replaced the concrete sidewalk/porch/driveway apron. The old concrete was tilted draining towards the house. I've been waiting for a few years to re-grade the …

Feb 27, 2005 · Fabric is cheap insurance and helps, providing it has enough compacted cover. Just be very sure that you get the right product as not all geotextile fabrics are the same. I would consult a …

Feb 24, 2009 · I have no expertise in rock driveway/road design or construction other than what I've read here on TBN. My understanding is that driveway damage comes from water either eroding the rock …

Mar 26, 2008 · I've been in contact with a US 200 geotextile fabric distributer. Their rolls are 432' long, 12.5' wide and $360 per roll+ tax. Are there other brands I should consider? Is there a better quality …

Apr 24, 2005 · The fabric was covering in the worst areas with 4-5" base material and 3" in the firmer areas. I then covered that with about 2" of 3/4" crushed stone with fines.

Mar 18, 2008 · The end of the driveway connecting to the road was paved with asphalt for the first 20 ft to satisfy county requirements for interfacing to the road. That was 5 years ago and it hasn't required …

Jan 16, 2010 · The fabric solved a problem we had on that 75' section but I would never have used it unless there had been a water problem and the road base for the whole road when I put it in was …

Jul 3, 2019 · It all depends on the characteristics of the subsoil. Geotextiles do a couple of things: 1) spread the loads from the driveway over a wider area, and 2) maintain separation of the sub-base …

Jul 27, 2012 · I want to extend our gravel driveway approx 100 feet to our garage. We have some old cinder block from a house we tore down on the property. I was thinking to prep the area for the …