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Tips for Impressive Gravel Parking Spaces<\/h2>\n

Gravel is meant to refer to small stones; with a diameter of between 5 and 30mm. These stones may either be angular or rounded. The popularity of these stones may be attributed to their use in car parking gravel area.<\/strong>\u00a0 While there are so many aggregates that may be used for surface dressing, gravel is one of the most preferred material for sites that experience heavy traffic, including car parking lots and driveways.<\/p>\n

What size to use<\/h3>\n

The majority of people aspiring to use gravel are wondering what size is ideal for different applications.\u00a0 This is mainly because gravel differs in size and diameter. Generally, gravel with a diameter of between 6 and 20mm is used to dress loose surfaces. Gravel with a diameter of less than 6mm is similar to grit and is disturbed easily. Again, gravel with a diameter of more than 18mm may be uncomfortable to walk on. For footpaths, a diameter of between 18 and 20mm should be used. For driveways, you may use a diameter of between 10 and 18mm.\u00a0 However, personal preference should also be taken into account when deciding on the perfect gravel size to use.<\/p>\n

What depth?<\/h3>\n

The other question that is disturbing many people, with regards to car parking gravel areas<\/strong>, is the depth of gravel they should use. For a good cover, the recommended gravel depth is between 50 and 150mm. A thin gravel surface is easily scuffed and disturbed, hence revealing the underlying layers. As such, the minimal depth that you use should be twice the diameter of the gravel. To decorate your car parking lot, you may need to use a depth of about 12mm. If you use a depth of more than three times the diameter of the gravel makes it unstable. Therefore, the recommended depth is about 25mm. A shallower depth should be used with small gravels and a deeper one for larger gravels.<\/p>\n

Keeping it tidy<\/h3>\n

While gravel has so many advantages, including attractive, cost effective and easy installation, they have a drawback in that they can migrate to undesired places. To firm gravel and keep it in place, you should consider using gravel pavers. Additionally, you should also use some form of edge restrain to prevent the gravel form migrating to the undesired places. A good barrier should be able to prevent gravel migration.<\/p>\n

Products to firm and contain gravel<\/h3>\n

To prevent migration, enhance the load bearing capacity and improve the appearance of car parking gravel areas, <\/strong>it is important that you use some of these products on the gravel surface:<\/p>\n