All shapes and colours aggregate, rounded gravels or self-binding gravel gives unrivalled options over plain tarmac, concrete or paving and nothing looks better than a well laid gravel driveway. 40mm Slate can also be used for driveways.
What is the best gravel for a drive?
- Crushed Stone #411. It is crushed up #57 stone combined with rock dust.
- Quarry Process.
- Pea Gravel.
- Jersey Shore Gravel.
- Marble Chips.
- Blackstar or Blacktrap Rock.
Do you need to put membrane under slate chippings?
For areas without foot traffic such as garden borders, edging detail or for planting areas, a sub-base won't always be necessary. However, we would recommend applying a layer of Weed Prevention Membrane beneath the slate to stop weeds from growing through. This will also help improve drainage.
Slate is a popular choice for driveways because it is affordable, easy to lay and low maintenance. For sloping driveways, slate chippings are a good choice due to their shape. Slate chippings will interlock together, helping them not to disperse easily and stay in place.
Do slate chippings stop weeds?
Dressing the top of the compost with slate chippings really showcases the plants, and keeps everything neat by stopping compost splashing back onto the leaves during watering. You get some practical benefits too; a layer of slate chippings helps to retain moisture and prevent weeds growing.
What does 40mm slate mean?
40mm slate chippings are chunkier and therefore ideal for ground cover, mulching, around ponds and to complement water features. For example, the 40mm Graphite Grey Slate. 20mm slate chippings are flatter than 40mm, making them easier to walk on and a fantastic aggregate for paths.
Can you put slate on top of soil?
Embedding slate within a natural ground cover adds homey warmth to your landscape. Simply buy your tiles, lay them down in your chosen pattern, then dig them in individually by carving out about 1 inch of turf and soil in which they can rest.
What do you lay under slate chippings?
4) What to put under slate chippings In order to prevent weeds sprouting through your slate, add a weed resistant membrane on top of your stones before you lay your slate. This can be placed on and cut to the shape of your slate area.