Question from EPArthur
My husband and I are in the unpleasant position of having to overhaul our driveway. Any way you slice it, its expensive, especially for first-time homeowners. Asphalt seems to be an awful choice but that only leaves us with concrete, right? It was suggested that we try crushed granite or limestone but I don’t think that’s allowed in our subdivision. We’re in the midwest with extremes on both ends of the weather scale, but not for extended periods of time. Any recommendations for putting in an environmentally friendly driveway?
Debra’s Answer
I think what you want is something called “permeable pavement” or “pervious pavement” which allows water to go through instead of running off. Some is made from recycled materials. There is some info on this at Q&A: Synthetic Turf (scroll down) but you can learn more by searching on these terms with your favorite search engine.
