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How bad is a cinder driveway? - StillHope - 07-26-2008
Aloha,everyone!
I need to cut some expenses on my project,and it looks like the convenient driveway has to go.
I never had a cinder driveway before.
I have a regular car with regular tires.
Is any particular problems with cinder driveway?
Thank you in advance.
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - DanielP - 07-26-2008
My main problem is that they track into the house. If you use cinders and then do crushed rock around the house, that helps.
Dan
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - leilaniguy - 07-26-2008
If you're in a dry area it can blow dust. It gets tracked into the house, and washes away on slopes.
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - StillHope - 07-26-2008
Thanks,leilainiguy and DanielP.
How you are dealing with the cinder being tracked in the house?
(Except for wiping it non-stop?)
I have a 70+ pounds cinder-tracker with "unlimited access" to the house through the doggie door..
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - Kahunascott - 07-26-2008
quote:Stay away from cinders they crush and blow away.
Originally posted by StillHope
Aloha,everyone!
I need to cut some expenses on my project,and it looks like the convenient driveway has to go.
I never had a cinder driveway before.
I have a regular car with regular tires.
Is any particular problems with cinder driveway?
Thank you in advance.
Use 1 1/2" or 2" drain rock it's a bit more but will last much longer.
"Many dreams come true and some have silver linings, I look for my dreams and a pocket full of gold" Led Zeppelin
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - StillHope - 07-26-2008
Kahunascott,thank you for the advice.
But I need some education on the subject - what is the drain rock ?
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - JWFITZ - 07-26-2008
I would wholeheartedly agree with Daniel. Cinder in your shoes will track into your house and destroy flooring and carpet in a manner that is scarce to be believed. I'd avoid it.
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - StillHope - 07-26-2008
Thank you,JWITZ!
I guess if I am planning to have a white tile all over the house,it would be the total disaster..
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - Kelena - 07-27-2008
I have something that I call gravel in my driveway (I think that is what others call it, too). It is not cinder. It works great, allows water to pass through and keeps dust down. You have to rake it to keep it pretty, which I don't because I don't have a rake that long, contrary to what has been rumored.
RE: How bad is a cinder driveway? - StillHope - 07-27-2008
Glen, where do you get the gravel? I don't remember Home Depot selling something like that..
And how bad the gravel is on tires?