There are many different types of driveway material you can go for and it can be a bit confusing, which is why it’s important to assess each one based on your specific user requirements to help you narrow down your choices and find the one most suited to you.
If you’re looking for something slip-resistant, durable and hard-wearing, you may find that rubber crumb driveways are a great option to consider, as the material is particularly good at maintaining its form and won’t develop cracks in its surface over time, making it particularly safe to use.
It’s also available in a range of different colours and textures, so you’re sure to be able to find a look that ties in well with the rest of your home style ideas.
The material itself is made up of rubber taken from recycled tyres mixed with other aggregates and it boasts excellent drainage properties, so it’s a good sustainable choice to make, as well, particularly if you live in an area prone to surface water flooding and don’t want to contribute to the problem with hard paving at home.
Another plus point about this driveway material is that it’s also very low maintenance, so you won’t have to devote hours to keeping it looking pristine over the years. All you really need to do is give it a good pressure wash from time to time and away you go.
What you do need to be mindful of, however, is using rock salt in winter. You may find that doing so leads to surface staining and could even affect the porosity of the rubber, compromising its life cycle and reducing its durability.
As for driveway installation, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can apply rubber crumb to a structurally sound existing driveway, so there’s little work required in terms of excavation or ground prep, which helps to keep costs down.
If you’d like to find out more about this type of material, get in touch with the LW Landscapes team today.