Create a Beautiful Ecological Driveway with Crushed Shells

Crushed sea shells have been a traditional driveway surface material in New England and coastal areas for many years. The classic clean look compliments any home where a pristine aura is desired. With their affiliation with beaches and oceans, crushed shells are an ideal driveway surface for seaside homes and those with a tropical architectural style.

 

Shells have several advantages over other surfacing materials. Unlike asphalt or cement, shells allow rainwater to percolate to the soil below. As they slowly deteriorate over time, they provide valuable minerals and nutrients to the underlying soil. They break into smaller pieces and pack down through use, forming a compact even surface.

 

Three types of sea shells are commonly used. Oyster, clam and scallop shells are all widely available. With their subtle tones and pale shades, shell driveways nicely compliment the neutral colors common in many subdivisions. They produce much less dust than some other driveway materials.

 

Along with their esthetic appeal, a crushed shell driveway is an environmentally-friendly choice. Not only do they enrich the soil and provide excellent drainage, they are a naturally occurring material. Unlike asphalt, which is derived from petroleum, sea shells are an organic natural substance. The only processing necessary is washing and screening to remove salt and other matter.

 

A shell driveway can be an economical choice as well. The quantities needed to pave a typical driveway are comparable in price to crushed stone or other materials. Crushed shell driveways won’t develop ruts, cracks or holes like other surfaces can.

 

For further assistance in installing a crushed shell driveway in Florida, please contact Sitework Supplier, Inc. The friendly experienced staff will be happy to help design the right driveway for any home or business.