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Anthony Willis
17 Dec 2007, 13:20
The tar and chip sounds aesthetically pleasing. I do have several concerns
however. The first question... in states that experience snow, does the
tar and chip hold up well to plowing? Second... there was a back road
(previously all blacktop) in my area (Pennsylvania) that recently recieved
a layer of tar followed by a layer a small stone. It irritated me because
the mixture (primarily the gravel) would get caught in the tires and flung
onto the car. This is not something I wish to deal with my own driveway.
Did these people just do a "less than perfect job" because it was a bigger
road or is this a normal problem? Do you have this problem with your
driveway?
AsktheBuilder
17 Dec 2007, 13:35
Anthony,
In your situation, you would remove ALL loose stones two weeks after the
install. Then you could plow and light up those tires with no fear of
chipped paint. We have the extra stones because we like the look. I just
set my plow blade up 1 inch.
very08
15 Jan 2008, 21:03
recieved a layer of tar followed by a layer a small stone. It irritated me
because the mixture (primarily the gravel) would get caught in the tires
and flung onto the car. This is not something I wish to
Cynthia Arsenault
24 Feb 2008, 09:46
I wonder if one needs two coats of tar and chip if going over an existing
20 year old blacktop driveway. Thank you for this very helpful column
Cynthia
AsktheBuilder
01 Mar 2008, 08:52
Cynthia,
You may get by with one coat, but the job will look better with two. Did
you see my EBook on this topic?
http://www.askthebuilder.com/EB009_Tar_And_Chip_Driveway_EBook.shtml
chriskorus
04 Mar 2008, 15:01
Wondering a few things:
1. Besides snow, what about places with frost heaves?
2. Is this recommended for a driveway with a steep grade?
3. What about drainage? Does this perform like blacktop or concrete when it
comes to ice?
AsktheBuilder
08 Mar 2008, 19:24
ChrisKorus,
I answer all of those things in the *other* columns here on the site that
are about Tar and Chip. I believe there are two or three other columns.
Frost can affect any paved surface that has poor drainage.
Bryan
26 Mar 2008, 16:14
You mention that tar and chip "can be cost effective" yet offer no
explanation. How can it be cost effective and how does the cost compare to
traditional blacktop and traditional concrete?
Thank You
AsktheBuilder
27 Mar 2008, 07:28
Bryan,
I just looked above at the bullet-point list. That pretty much says why.
Read the column again and see if you can't determine why a low-cost
pavement that is durable and requires no maintenance is cost
effective...... ;->
ChrisKorus,
01 Apr 2008, 00:49
www.jz5.cn
ChrisKorus,
I answer all of those things in the *other* columns here on the site that
are about Tar and Chip. I believe there are two or three other columns.
Frost can affect any paved surface that has poor drainage
Anthony,
01 Apr 2008, 00:51
<a href="http://www.ljze.com">Anthony,</a>
In your situation, you would remove ALL loose stones two weeks after the
install. Then you could plow and light up those tires with no fear of
chipped paint. We have the extra stones because we like the look. I just
set my plow blade up 1 inch.
znbocom
16 Apr 2008, 12:56
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my web
sounds aesthetically pleasing. I do have several concerns however. The
first question... in states that experience snow, does the tar and chip
hold up well to plowing? Second... there was a back road (previously all
blacktop) in my area (Pennsylvania) that recently recieved a layer of
Roger
17 Apr 2008, 06:16
In one of Tim's other columns, Tar and Chip Driveway Installation and
Upkeep, he states that the tar and chip drives can be plowed if you just
set the blade up one inch.
Mine' Lozier
10 May 2008, 12:17
I would like to know if there are any contractors around my area who do
chip & tar home driveways? I live in warsaw, Indiana.
Anita
11 May 2008, 22:40
I have 2 questions. We are in CT, our driveway is running by a brook.
1) How does chip sealing hold up near wet land area?
2) Can kids ride bikes on a chip sealed driveway?
Thanks in advance!
Keith
23 May 2008, 07:51
Dear Tim,
I keep getting potholes in my gravel driveway. If I Chip and Seal my drive,
will the potholes go away? I do not like blacktop and concrete will cost to
much. I have a 500 ft. drive which has about 2ft. of rock. I have a good
bed but need to prevent the potholes.
wendy
27 May 2008, 11:41
Dear Tim,
I am having difficulty trying to decide what to put down for a pathway in
my back yard. I do have a dog and my yard is too shady for grass. So, I
created a shade garden that looks pretty cool and I am searching for
pathway chip or something similar but no one knows what I'm talking about
and I am getting pretty frustrated. The forest preserves have this type of
stone on their walkways and so do some homes that I've seen. Could you
please suggest where I could find this in the Chicago land area or give me
a better option to use. Money is a factor. Thanks, Wendy
Melissa
28 May 2008, 20:42
My neighbor has this type of drive and has had to have it replaced within a
year. The house is on a slight grade and the gravel washes away every time
it rains!
Rose Mary
10 Jun 2008, 17:04
I live in Virginia and I put in a tar and chip driveway this spring. I
previously had a gravel drive that was installed when the house was built
in 2004. I was very happy with the tar and chip until recently when it has
been overrun with weeds - mostly dandelions. Is this common or is this
possibly a bad installation? Any suggestions on solutions?
devin
01 Sep 2008, 15:09
Hi I have a driveway that is asphalt, and falling apart. I would like to
put in a tar and chip but would not like to go to the expense of having a
company put tar in. My question is can I use a henry's driveway emulsion to
roll and then cover with rock?
Thank you
Devin murria
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