🚧Water management is crucial for preventing driveway damage and flooding.
🔨Creating swales on the sides of the driveway helps redirect water.
🏞️Using erosion stones in swales helps prevent runoff and erosion.
🚚Lifting the center of the driveway and creating a crown improves water runoff.
🔶Top the driveway with asphalt millings for a smooth and durable surface.
Why is water management important for an aggregate driveway?
—Water management prevents damage and flooding caused by excessive water runoff.
What are swales?
—Swales are shallow ditches on the sides of the driveway that collect and redirect water.
How do erosion stones help in driveway improvement?
—Erosion stones line the swales and prevent runoff and erosion.
Why is lifting the center of the driveway important?
—Lifting the center and creating a crown allows water to flow to the sides, preventing pooling and damage.
What are asphalt millings?
—Asphalt millings are recycled asphalt that is used as a top coat for driveways to create a smooth and durable surface.
00:01The video starts with an introduction to the problem of a damaged aggregate driveway caused by recent heavy rainfall.
02:59The video shows the process of repairing the driveway by importing loam, creating swales, and lining them with erosion stones.
08:55The video demonstrates the use of a skid steer to grade the driveway and pack the base material.
16:24The video shows the process of spreading three-quarter-inch dense grid and asphalt millings to improve the driveway's surface.
25:58The video highlights the importance of compaction and water management for a well-built driveway.
27:03The video shows the final result of the repaired and improved aggregate driveway.
29:17The video demonstrates the process of grading the top parking area and lining it with asphalt millings.
33:01The video shows the final result of the fully restored driveway and the parking area.
