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Crushed Shell: Clam shells can be used on gravel driveways. It costs about 60 cents (CAD 0.75) per square foot, depending on the type of clam shells used. You can also pay $40 (CAD 50) per cubic foot or $50 (CAD 63) per ton.
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Learn More »: This is often used as the top layer on gravel driveways. It’s made of finely crushed granite mixed with stone dust. This allows it to settle between the larger stones to create a smoother driveway surface and costs about $25 to $50 (CAD 31 to CAD 63) per ton. Pea Gravel : The various-colored smooth stones are pea-sized and are great allowing water to drain from the surface of the driveway. Costs for this type are between $100 and $180 (CAD 125 and CAD 225) per ton. One concern with this type of stone is that it travels and will have to be replaced every couple of years. : The various-colored smooth stones are pea-sized and are great allowing water to drain from the surface of the driveway. Costs for this type are between $100 and $180 (CAD 125 and CAD 225) per ton. One concern with this type of stone is that it travels and will have to be replaced every couple of years. Crushed Stone and Limestone : These types of stone can be ordered by different sizes and styles. On average, you can expect to pay upward of $2 (CAD 2.50) per square foot. Crushed material can also cost $115 (CAD 145) per cubic yard and $145 (CAD 180) per ton, on average. : These types of stone can be ordered by different sizes and styles. On average, you can expect to pay upward of $2 (CAD 2.50) per square foot. Crushed material can also cost $115 (CAD 145) per cubic yard and $145 (CAD 180) per ton, on average. Crushed Shell : Clam shells can be used on gravel driveways. It costs about 60 cents (CAD 0.75) per square foot, depending on the type of clam shells used. You can also pay $40 (CAD 50) per cubic foot or $50 (CAD 63) per ton. : Clam shells can be used on gravel driveways. It costs about 60 cents (CAD 0.75) per square foot, depending on the type of clam shells used. You can also pay $40 (CAD 50) per cubic foot or $50 (CAD 63) per ton. Caliche: This is made out of calcium carbonate and is found commonly in the southwestern desert areas. It’s almost as strong as limestone cement and goes for about 45 cents (CAD .056) per square foot, $25 (CAD 31) per cubic yard, or $32 (CAD 40) per ton.
We recommend using paving slabs, tarmac or concrete. A solid concrete base is more permanent and provides an excellent base for a metal shed....
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If you're lucky enough to have sandy soil in your yard, you can simply remove the grass and topsoil and pour a layer of gravel for extra drainage....
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