Different Tyes of Rocks for a Driveway

Decomposed Granite

• Some granite is salmon-red with black veins and quartz fragments. Decomposed granite has been crushed into gravel, and its Individual pieces tend to be irregularly shaped and roughly the size of a knuckle. The granite pieces' small size and rough surface make them ideal for a driveway because they lock into place with enough tamping. The longer a driveway is used, the more compacted its decomposed granite becomes. The stones' sparkle and reddish hue give them a distinct look, especially when compared to the bland gray of a cement driveway.

Crushed Limestone

• Limestone is a white rock. When crushed, it produces large chunks of gravel, typically the size of a thumb. It also produces a fine white powder that turns into a cloud of dust when driven over by a vehicle. Adequate rainfall or a thorough spray of water from a garden hose can eliminate the powder, leaving just the white limestone on a driveway. The large rocks feel rough when driven over, but eventually vehicles pound the driveway stones into place.

Pea Gravel

• Pea gravel describes many kinds of stone that are knuckle-sized and smooth. The individual stones have a polished finish compared to decomposed granite and crushed limestone. As a driveway material, however, the polished finish is a disadvantage. The stones slip easily under automobile tires, and the tires send them flying. With regular maintenance, pea gravel is a feasible though time-consuming driveway option.

Pavers

• Pavers are made from many kinds of stone, including granite and limestone. Masons shape the stones into bricks, which can be used to pave a driveway. Their Installation and maintenance is expensive and labor-intensive, but the result is a driveway that resembles a cobbled road. Driving over pavers is a smoother experience than driving over gravel, and the pavers send less debris flying into the yard or against the back of the vehicle.