Hi Again - I'm still trying to solve a few questions definitively...
I've been told that using shale WITH a textile fabric is EQUAL to gravel in its ability to drain. True/False?
Shale in New York state (Ulster County) is harder, more coarse and larger than other parts of the contry and thus...
Hi, I'm in NY State (Rochester County) and I'm getting contradicting answers from engineers, excavators and homeowners on the subject of shale vs. gravel for a driveway base.
Yes, gravel drains better, but by combining a fabric base with shale, you can get good drainage. Yes, shale binds...
Hi Chaz, I'm doing research before laying my 2000' driveway, and noticed your post(s!) I'm upstate NY as well & thought I'd compare notes - had some bids come in that seemed real high and I'm in need of a second opinion!
If you catch this, you can contact me at ebbnyc@excite.com. If not, thanks...
