I used to think all gravel was basically the same for a driveway base

I was prepping a job in Flagstaff and the homeowner insisted on a specific crushed granite aggregate, which I thought was overkill. After seeing how it compacted and drained compared to the cheaper river rock I usually used, I get it now. Anyone have a go-to aggregate for high freeze-thaw areas?

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tara7454d ago

Honestly I've had the opposite experience with crushed granite, it just turns to dust here after a few winters. I still swear by the washed river rock.

drew9064d ago

That part about it turning to dust after a few winters is exactly it. It's the same with so many things that look good at first. People pick the quick, cheap fix that seems solid, but it never holds up to the real test of time and weather. They're always surprised when it falls apart, but it happens every single time. You pay more upfront for the river rock because you know it's the one that actually lasts.