An effective driveway doesn’t have to be vast and lengthy. It doesn’t need to sweep up to your property and accommodate multiple vehicles. In fact, for most of us, driveways are little more than a hardstand in front of our home. An off-road space to park the car. That’s because most of us live in relatively built-up areas. In towns, cities, and suburbs, there’s simply not the space for everyone to have large driveways. But that doesn’t mean that smaller driveways don’t need to be properly installed. And that’s where driveway grids, like Gravelrings, can be so useful.
Why Consider Driveway Grids for Compact Spaces
They provide structure
If you are installing a small driveway, it’s easy to think that you can cut corners and forget about infrastructure. Clearing a space and popping on some gravel seems easy enough. The problem is that if you don’t follow the proper process, you’re setting yourself up for trouble. Gravel grids support enhanced load-bearing, so you won’t end up with a muddy rut. And because of the design, they can keep your driveway where you want it. Rather than allowing the gravel to spread or the weeds to encroach.
They’re cost-effective
Gravel grids of all varieties come with an upfront cost. However, without them, even the smallest driveways will require much more maintenance. The gravel will need topping up regularly because it’s easy for it to travel when there’s nothing holding it in place. And the level will sink because there is nothing preventing your gravel from simply being pushed into the ground.
They’re permeable
When you use Gravelrings for your driveway, you are improving its permeability. And this is increasingly important with the changing climate in the UK. We’re seeing more rain and more storm events, so improved driveway permeability obviously means that you’re less likely to put your foot in a puddle when you get out of your car. But more importantly than that, it means that your driveway won’t be contributing to flooding. The more hard, impermeable surfaces we have, the more likely an area is to flood. By providing natural draining for your hard surfaces, you can ensure that you’re not contributing to the problem.
They can enhance the aesthetic
Gravel grids can help to keep your driveway tidy. They stop your gravel from travelling to places you don’t want it to be. And they help to avoid bare patches and potholes. Keeping your driveway tidy and appealing.
They provide maximum space efficiency
Because gravel grids are modular, you can use them to easily make the most of any available space. Creating the layout you need in the space you have.
They are low maintenance
Once you’ve installed a Gravelrings driveway, there’s not much that you need to do with it. You may occasionally need to weed it, because not much can stop wind-carried seeds from falling from above. But other than that, gravel grids are largely maintenance-free.
When you don’t have much space, it becomes more important to use it properly. Gravel grids can help you to maximise the potential of your compact driveway. While keeping it neat, cost-effective, and as close to maintenance-free as possible. So, why wouldn’t you use them?
Get in touch with Beauxfort to discuss your compact driveway project.
