Gravel Parking Lot Construction
Getting the depths right and building upwards from the sub base. Work from the top down and ask yourself a few questions: How much stone are you putting into the grids? How much sand will you create a level with? How deep do you need your sub base to be? This info helps you work out excavation depths and material needed.
How to install gravel grids – what layers are needed. The top down minimum of 40mm for depth of the grid itself.
Gravel Parking Lot Setup
How thick should gravel be for parking lot? To ensure stability, use multiple sizes of gravel. Start with 4-6 inches of rough, baseball-sized gravel. On top, add smaller gravel up to 1/2 inch in diameter.
Cost and Coverage
What does a gravel parking lot cost? Gravel parking pads cost $3-5 per square foot, similar to a gravel driveway. A 10×20 gravel pad costs $600-1,000. Price depends on materials, soil conditions, and labor.
How much does gravel cost? Gravel prices range from $10-50 per ton on average. Road base gravel is $18-30 per ton. Plain pea gravel or limestone is $28-45 per ton. Buying small quantities of gravel can cost over $100 per ton.
How much area does a ton of gravel cover? One ton of 1/4 to 1/2 inch gravel covers about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep. One ton of 1/2 to 1 inch gravel covers about 90 square meters at 2 inches deep. One ton of 1 1/2 to 2 inch gravel covers about 80 square feet at 2 inches deep.
Construction Tips
How do you stabilize a gravel parking lot? Place a geotextile fabric underneath the gravel to stabilize it. Road cloth is the best option for separation and stability.
How do you make a parking pad for an RV? Making an RV gravel parking pad is straightforward:
- Excavate area
- Add 3 inch gravel base
- Compact gravel
- Pour 4 inch concrete slab on top
Also, gravel is the best material for a portable shed foundation.
A minimum depth of 2-4 inches of crushed stone is needed for patios and walkways.
Place 3-4 inches of 3/4 inch gravel under pavers for drainage and stability.
A gravel driveway should have at least 4-6 inches of gravel with multiple layers of progressively smaller gravel.
Use plastic permeable pavers on top of the gravel to prevent spreading.