Name: Limestone Driveway Gravel 1/2" Minus
Brand: GetGravel
Price: 94.99 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Question 1

What is Limestone 1/2-inch Minus used for?

Accepted Answer

It is used for driveways, parking pads, pothole repairs, pathways, rural lanes, and other compacted areas. Its smaller stone and powder create a smooth, pale finished surface.

Question 2

What does 1/2-inch minus mean?

Accepted Answer

It contains crushed limestone pieces up to 1/2 inch, along with smaller stone and powdery fines. The mix of sizes helps the material pack together.

Question 3

Is 1/2-inch Minus Limestone good for driveways?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It packs into a firm, smooth driveway surface when installed with enough water and proper compaction.

The finished result also depends on the ground, gravel depth, drainage, and base preparation.

Question 4

Why does fresh limestone look white or milky?

Accepted Answer

The pale look comes from loose limestone powder coating the stone. It is normal for freshly installed material.

Watering, compaction, rainfall, and traffic work the powder into the surface.

Question 5

Will Limestone Driveway Gravel track into my garage?

Accepted Answer

Some powder may track at first. The tracking drops sharply after the gravel is watered, compacted, rained on, and allowed to settle for a few weeks.

Question 6

Why does Limestone Driveway Gravel need water?

Accepted Answer

Water helps move the limestone powder between the larger pieces. This allows the material to compact more evenly and reduces loose dust on the surface.

Question 7

Does Limestone Driveway Gravel need to be compacted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Water and compact the gravel in layers for a firm surface.

A plate compactor works well for small residential projects.

Question 8

How deep should Limestone Driveway Gravel be?

Accepted Answer

Use about 2 inches for an existing driveway refresh. A new residential driveway may need about 6 inches compacted.

Parking pads generally use 4 to 6 inches, while pathways often use 2 to 3 inches.

Question 9

Can I use limestone for the full driveway depth?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Limestone Driveway Gravel can be used for the full depth.

You can also use Road Crush for the lower base and finish with about 2 inches of limestone to reduce the overall material cost.

Question 10

What is the difference between 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch Limestone Driveway Gravel?

Accepted Answer

A: The 1/2-inch product has a smaller maximum stone size and creates a finer, smoother finished surface. The 3/4-inch product contains larger stone and is a separate driveway option within the same limestone series.

Ask staff when site conditions make one size a better fit.

Question 11

Can Limestone Driveway Gravel fill potholes?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes. Remove loose material, mud, and standing water first.

Repair a soft bottom with a suitable base, then fill and compact the pothole in layers.

Question 12

Is Limestone Driveway Gravel free-draining?

Accepted Answer

A: No. It contains a high amount of fines that help it compact.

Use a clear rock with no fines for French drains, drainage trenches, and around drain tile.

Question 13

Do I need driveway fabric beneath limestone?

Accepted Answer

A: Driveway fabric is useful where the native soil and gravel need to stay separate. It can reduce the amount of gravel pushed into softer ground.

It does not replace excavation, drainage, enough base material, or compaction.

Question 14

How much extra limestone should I order?

Accepted Answer

A: Add approximately 10 percent to the calculated amount for compaction and settling.

Question 15

How much does one cubic yard weigh?

Accepted Answer

A: One cubic yard weighs approximately 2,500 pounds. Moisture can increase the actual weight.

Question 16

How much limestone can my pickup carry?

Accepted Answer

A: A half-ton pickup should usually carry no more than 1/2 cubic yard. A 3/4-ton may carry about 1 cubic yard, and a 1-ton may carry about 1.5 cubic yards.

Always follow the payload rating on the specific vehicle.

Question 17

Can Limestone Driveway Gravel be delivered in Prince George?

Accepted Answer

A: Yes, when delivery is active on the product page. Small Get Gravel trucks can carry up to about 6 cubic yards, and larger trucks can carry up to about 10 cubic yards.

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