How To Install Gravel Grid

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[@davidhaney1394]

I love this stuff , I have my shed sat on it , so easy to so compared to other methods .

[@StoneWarehousetv]

We are glad you like it and find it easy to use!

[@kamishawestmoreland6162]

How does this hold up in freezing winter/snow areas? Is there a top coating to kind of bind the stones. Just thinking of snow removal for driveway and walkway.

[@domenicdandrea5694]

Can you use a machine compactor or does it have to compacted by hand, once the stone is laid in the grid?

[@alisterkelly4052]

Ignore the part about safety, thats asking for an accident, hes using an angle grinder whilst on the membrane so it could then catch the membrane if he cuts all the way tbrough, it then tells you to wear gloves in the next image, you never wear gloves with any rotating saw or bladed machinery as that will snag and pull you into the blade, as well as meaning they will have to use tweazers to pull every fibre of that glove out of the wound

[@AK-ql8yp]

Are these good from keeping water out? We have had a new build and I wanted channels but our landscaper wants to gravel grid the sides of the house?

[@ryankeeling2406]

Good video thanks

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Ryan, wonderful to hear you found the video helpful, thanks for the feedback!

[@black5f]

Just bought some from Stone Warehouse! Arrived this morning. Start tomorrow :-)

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Brilliant news! Thank you so much for letting us know. We would love to see the end result!

[@black5f]

@@StoneWarehousetv Ok, .. it might be a while ... it hasn't stopped raining hard since I ordered (of course) and I need to cement the edging so could do with a dry day, hopefully dry weekend coming up. Currently the trench is more like a little stream ha ha. I have a concrete section I can jack the cars up etc and I plan to widen either side around a modest extra 15 m2 in total. The calculator helped to estimate the gravel needed. I really don't like the pebble thing that's popular? It spreads all over the road and pavement etc. So trying the gravel grid for the first time, with black basalt? I'll let you know? Good price by the way and good delivery. Had a chat with you guys and girls on the phone. Very happy. I just need to locate my tin of elbow grease!

[@StoneWarehousetv]

@@black5f yes the weather really hasn't been on side this May! Non stop rain is never ideal when you are trying to get a garden sorted... Great to hear you found the gravel calculator useful and that the customer service team were helpful on the phone, thank you for letting us know. If you are able to email the finished result to [e-mail], I would love to see the pics! Fingers crossed for some good weather this weekend for you!

[@black5f]

@@StoneWarehousetv Nearly there! I haven't forgotten. Slow going in the heat!

[@StoneWarehousetv]

@@black5f 😂😂 yes if it's not one weather issue, it's another!

[@nicodaniels6789]

Could i use this as a base (with gravel) or pour a aggregate into it and then lay paving slaps on the top? Without the need of making a foundation for the slaps.

[@_wormlet]

Would this be a good foundation for a doghouse

[@brianwv64]

Is gravel grid available in the usa?

[@calivalley9056]

I have two large trees on either side of the area in which I would like to install a drive, don’t want to use concrete as it require roots to be cut out, can this be installed over tree roots, granted they may shift it up over time?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

If the tree roots are raised out of the ground it would be quite difficult to install this over them as they don't bend that much. Also as you mention, over time they would raise up. You would be better just using gravel around the roots and maybe starting the grid away from the tree.

[@Si.Spence]

Hi, great little vid. I'm extending our driveway, so if I were to send you the dimensions of the area, could you tell me what qty of grids, hardcore, membrane and gravel that i'd need please and supply all in one delivery? also, the drive is on a slight slope, are there any extra considerations in using this method? Thanks. Si.

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Si, we do have a gravel calculator on our website that can help you with working out quantities - www.stonewarehouse.co.uk/tools/calculator at the moment we are unfortunately out of stock of the hardcore but can supply the gravel and grids. The grids are sold in m2 so you would just need to purchase enough to cover the meter squarage of your space. A slight slope is no issue, the grids are designed to be used on sloped areas 😊. If you have any problems, feel free to come back to us!

[@black5f]

If it helps I've just done 12sq m and it took exactly 1000kgs of 14mm basalt. It's on quite slope.

[@SamSung-sp3gi]

Hi i have gravel from sand construction. I want it to use for my garden to cover weeds..what would u recommend

[@StoneWarehousetv]

We wouldn't recommend using sand to stop weeds as they will grow up through it. We suggest using a weed membrane as this is a more effective way of stopping weed growth.

[@Sasha-er9zb]

Hi, when using the gravel grid will you require slightly less gravel vs the amount of gravel you would normally require if not using the grid?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

You may need slightly less but it does depend on how deep a layer you are wanting on top of the grid. It is best to still work it out in the same way you normally would.

[@timadlington5334]

Can this be used to create golf cart paths?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Tim, yes we can't see why not. It is fine to be driven over and has been used by customers to create paths.

[@peter_king]

Can I ask, why is it best to avoid rounded stones? I’ve got some spare cobbles (little pebbles) the right size but they are rounded. The area would be for light, infrequent use. Could I get away with using them?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

You can use rounded stones but they do move around more so won't be as suitable for a driveway. However if you aren't going to use the area much then there is no problem in using them.

[@peter_king]

@@StoneWarehousetv Appreciate the response, thank you :)

[@StoneWarehousetv]

@@peter_king no problem!

[@JesusIsLord1976]

Can i lay it over a horrible concrete job? Backyard patio. Very large. I do have drains.

[@zaneslocombe8008]

Does the gravel grid make this kind of paving suitable for wheel chairs?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Zane, if you leave the gravel grid exposed it would be easier to push a wheel chair over it though still not an ideal solution for wheelchair access. However if there is still gravel on top of the grid it would make pushing a wheelchair over it more difficult. Kind regards Stone Warehouse

[@zaneslocombe8008]

@@StoneWarehousetv Thanks!

[@gazdaman25]

Can you put this straight onto concrete slabs?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

You can though you may find it moves around a bit more than you would like.

[@dawnturner5597]

I have a tarmac drive but want to update it and have lighter colour gravel to enhance my bath stone house. Can I lay these grids straight on to the tarmac with just sand under them?

[@hursic1]

I'd like to know this too

[@cuthberto1986]

Do you have to fill with smaller gravel first then larger gravel on top or can it all be the same size?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Martyn, it can all be the same size. It varies depending on the grid system but the majority are fine with gravel up to 20mm.

[@cuthberto1986]

@@StoneWarehousetv I have a grass area I want to park my car in as a temp driveway. Can I just slot the grids directly onto the grass? Or put weed membrane straight in grass, then grids. Then stone? Grass is flat

[@StoneWarehousetv]

@@cuthberto1986 yes you can put the grids straight onto grass but it is likely to grow up through the gravel. You can put weed membrane down on top of the grass which would hopefully supress it for a while and as it's a temporary solution that should work better for you.

[@brucedunlap1978]

How level does the base need to be compared to paver blocks?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Bruce, For best results, we would recommend having the base as level as if you were laying paving.

[@xmessenger6127]

What if the drive is on a slope?

[@karldann3107]

Hi can I ask I'm taking on a DIY project to do my driveway for 2 small cars, I have the grids,. I am replacing the grass in garden, I would like to ask do I need hardcore base? Or Can I put straight onto a mud base, I'm worried about drainage if I compact it down, and would the grids sink into the mud base, making uneven ? Please advise

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Karl, the grids can be laid straight onto a mud base but it would need to be firm and solid. Mud is still permeable even compacted so water will still drain away. However we can't guarantee that on a drive the grids wouldn't sink into the mud slightly over time, however if this happens you may just have to re-distribute your gravel, or get a bit more to top up as we do suggest having a layer of gravel to cover the grids. We would always recommend using a sub-base on a drive but it isn’t essential.

[@karldann3107]

@@StoneWarehousetv Hi thanks for reply, if I use a weed mat and sand base would that still be ok, as I say my only concern was if I compact hardcore it will hold the water is that correct, as I want natural drainage to save money?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

​@@karldann3107 a sub-base of compact hardcore like MOT Type 1 or similar is also porous so water will drain away. However you can use a weed membrane and sand if you would prefer. That will be a more cost effective solution.

[@songheeahn4869]

Can I lay this on grass and put a shed on top?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Songhee, yes you can although some grass may still grow up through it.

[@peterwilliamson8721]

Couldn't recycled tires be used for this? Instead of plastic?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Peter, you could certainly try and see how you get on. Our grids are made from recycled plastic.

[@xmessenger6127]

I don’t want clean gravel so am I ok to put these straight on the earth after removing the black plastic left by the previous owners? I want nature to grow through the gravel

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Yes you can put the gravel straight onto the earth.

[@nimayndolo]

Can cats drive over the grid?

[@StoneWarehousetv]

Hi Nimay, could you give us a little more information? We assume you mean a machine rather than a household pet 😂. Our grids are made to withstand up to 428 tonnes but this may not be the case for all gravel grids.

[@nimayndolo]

@@StoneWarehousetv Oh dear lord. So sorry about that! I just realized I had a typo! I meant, “cars” 😂

[@StoneWarehousetv]

@@nimayndolo Haha, in which case yes, no problem with cars driving over it! 😂

[@kathyw800]

Like a cat-apillar?

[@mokedokie]

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[@Hassan-nu3rp]

I have hardcored and then ontop of the hardcored I put weed memberan and then on top of the weed memberan I put a clean 20mm pebble gravel and it moves like crazy it is the pink looking one what should I do will the grid help