Hello everyone,
we recently had our driveway paved with natural stones. Unfortunately, I am not satisfied with the result. Many stones are still loose, and the surface is extremely uneven. We had a pathway paved with the same stones about 2 years ago, and that one turned out perfect.
I have already spoken with the builders, and we will find some kind of agreement. However, they are not professional landscapers but rather a general construction team that handles various tasks. (After 4 companies didn’t even submit a quote, we were just glad they finally agreed to do it.)
The main question is: How can I make the already laid stones as level and firm as possible? We are now trying to get a heavy (700 kg (1,540 lbs)) vibrating plate, as the previous one was too weak. Will that be enough to level everything properly?
we recently had our driveway paved with natural stones. Unfortunately, I am not satisfied with the result. Many stones are still loose, and the surface is extremely uneven. We had a pathway paved with the same stones about 2 years ago, and that one turned out perfect.
I have already spoken with the builders, and we will find some kind of agreement. However, they are not professional landscapers but rather a general construction team that handles various tasks. (After 4 companies didn’t even submit a quote, we were just glad they finally agreed to do it.)
The main question is: How can I make the already laid stones as level and firm as possible? We are now trying to get a heavy (700 kg (1,540 lbs)) vibrating plate, as the previous one was too weak. Will that be enough to level everything properly?
We did something similar, but we only had the base layer and edge restraints installed. We handled the fine leveling with crushed stone and the paving ourselves for 130m² (1400ft²). A friend who has paved several times helped us. It went fairly easily. Using crushed stone is really a great solution.
Two weeks ago, I completely paved the area myself (1.5m x 3.5m) (5ft x 11.5ft) for our carport extension shed, including the edge stones and base layer. For an area this size, it’s manageable without heavy machinery.
I also think your driveway looks very nice @kaho674!
And for snow removal, you can use a brush roller like those mounted on snow plows. I think they are called sweepers...
Two weeks ago, I completely paved the area myself (1.5m x 3.5m) (5ft x 11.5ft) for our carport extension shed, including the edge stones and base layer. For an area this size, it’s manageable without heavy machinery.
I also think your driveway looks very nice @kaho674!
And for snow removal, you can use a brush roller like those mounted on snow plows. I think they are called sweepers...
These concrete pavers look neater, but we definitely didn't want that. I much prefer my old cobbles.
It doesn’t show in the pictures, but we’re not too worried about snow. Half of the area is covered, so only the front half would be exposed. I don’t think we’ll need to clear much there. We’ll just drive over it.
Light Sweeper:
Take an old lawn mower with side discharge, two or four thick cable ties, and two scrub brushes. Attach the brushes to the mower blades using the cable ties. Done. This thing is fun, and not everyone has one. Katja, with this, you’ll be the star in West Saxony and might even make it onto the evening news. K.
Take an old lawn mower with side discharge, two or four thick cable ties, and two scrub brushes. Attach the brushes to the mower blades using the cable ties. Done. This thing is fun, and not everyone has one. Katja, with this, you’ll be the star in West Saxony and might even make it onto the evening news. K.
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