Gravel Driveways
Red Granite Driveway Stones For Your Home or Business
If you’re creating a driveway at your property or simply want to refresh your current driveway’s appearance, why not consider a gravel driveway. But not just any old gravel – Lanark Red Granite from Cloburn Quarry Co.
The superior strength, quality and durability of granite over gravel is why many homeowners and property owners across the country have opted to use granite chippings for their driveway stones. With very little maintenance required, it’s the perfect aggregate to lay down for your driveway and can withstand the weight and demand it’s put under. That’s before we even get onto the striking colour – the Lanark Red that our quarry is famous for!
When someone approaches your home for the first time, the driveway is the first thing they’ll see. It’s extremely important that your driveway looks clean, well-maintained and complements your home. Gravel driveways look great on any home, whether it’s a new-build or a stately manor, but a red granite driveway will certainly catch the eye as an alternative to the grey which adorns most driveways.
What Size Aggregate Is Best For A Gravel Driveway?
20mm Red Granite
Our 20mm Red Granite would be an ideal choice for your gravel driveway. 20mm grain is commonly used for gravel driveways, due to the size of the gravel its not likely to get caught in the treads of the tires. Our 20mm red gravel is robust and will last many years being driven over and walked on repeatedly. We wouldn’t advise using gravel that is over 20mm for your driveway as this can pose a potential hazard that might be flicked up by the cars as they drive over the surface.
14mm Red Granite
Our 14mm Red Granite is slightly smaller than the 20mm and can be a great choice for walkways, as well as being suitable to be used for driveways. Consider a 50/50 mix of the 20mm and 14mm granite stone to get the best surface for your gravel driveway.
10mm Red Granite
The 10mm Red Granite we stock is commonly used for gravel walkways. You could use 14mm granite as a base and then cover the top with the 10mm aggregate to provide a suitably textured walkway surface.
Benefits of a gravel driveway
One of the benefits of having a gravel driveway is that they are low maintenance and cheaper to install than other options. Gravel driveways also add an element of security to your home. The crunch under foot when walking on a gravel driveway can often deter criminals from carrying out their activity as the risk of being heard is greater. Both Age UK & Merseyside Police recommend a gravel driveway as one of the crime prevention measures you can implement at your home..
Purchasing gravel for your driveway can be a bit daunting at first, especially if you’ve never done it before. First things first, gravel comes in different sizes, and we are here to help you with the best options when choosing what size you need for your driveway.
How much gravel do you need for your driveway?
We have a simple to use Gravel Calculator on our website that will let you know exactly how much granite or gravel you need for your driveway. Simply select the grain size of the gravel you have chosen for your driveway, then enter your driveway dimensions (width, length and depth) and our calculator will provide you with how much gravel you need for your driveway.
We are happy to deliver the products you need for your driveway anywhere in the UK. We also offer Worldwide shipping. If you have any questions about your Delivery Options, then don’t hesitate to Contact Us.
