How do I edge a tarmac drive well enough to drive over?

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by Mr_S_89, Dec 12, 2014.

  1. Mr_S_89

    Mr_S_89 New Member

    I currently have a small tarmac drive with no edging between it and the adjacent lawn. I'm going to dig up the lawn and lay gravel down as a driveway extension. What is the best method to edge the tarmac as to stop it from crumbling under constant vehicle movement?

    Once I've hardcored the area to be graveled, can I lay block pavers along the edge of the tarmac, on top of the wackered hardcore, set into a bed of sand and cement and then gravel behind them? Or will these move?
     
    Mr_S_89, Dec 12, 2014
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  2. Cotswold Builders

    Cotswold Builders Member

    It will be okay, flaunch up the back of paviors.
     
    Cotswold Builders, Dec 12, 2014
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  3. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    A 6" x 2" edging stone will be a lot stronger long term.
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    Phil the Paver, Dec 12, 2014
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  4. Mr_S_89

    Mr_S_89 New Member

    How deep would the bed of cement and sand need to be to be strong enough for a car?
     
    Mr_S_89, Dec 12, 2014
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  5. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Hmmm! I don't much like the idea of gravel next to hard edge(not that I have a better solution) but I see there will always be the problem of gravel displacement and a hard bump at the edge, Also the gravel driven up onto the tarmac and pressed in to the edge.

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
    Mr. Handyandy, Dec 12, 2014
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