Gravel Driveways Say Rustic In Log CabinsIf your wanting a humble yet practical driveway than a gravel driveway is the way to go. To build these driveways you must scrape away the topsoil and replace it with 4-6 inches of crushed stone. This is the most affordable driveway if your log home sits way back from the road. This particular type of driveway is the most economical and the easiest to install and maintain. If you have a long driveway and are concerned about cost, you can always install this stone for the "lane " of the driveway, then change over to another form of paving material, for the area nearest your log cabin home. Pro's Low cost Environmentally friendly Available in different colors Fits the rustic look of many log cabins Con's The stones gets tracked into your log house and vehicles. Easy to create ruts and puddles. High maintenance. Needs periodic scraping Tends to end up everywhere after shoveling and plowing. Durability - 1 - 10 years depending on subsoil
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