This is a great video for several reasons, the primary one being you kept this affordable. Most videos, such as those from the manufacturer, have so much prep work and added requirements that it becomes far too expensive and defeats the whole purpose.
I absolutely loved the video about using a Groundgrid for a gravel drive! The step-by-step instructions and clear visuals made it so easy to understand. I can't wait to give it a try in my own backyard, and I'm even more excited to use Backyard Bases geocells for added stability. The combination of the Groundgrid system and geocells seems like the perfect solution for creating a durable and long-lasting gravel drive.
Thank you for being so informative and giving us price and size for your project. I also live in Ga. and have a problem with flooding in my yard when it rains from storms coming off the coast. I really need to work on my drive way and side yard. You have really helped me more than you know. Thank you again for your information and teaching .🙂😀
Thanks, this answered a lot of my questions. Need to reinforce a parking pad next to my garage and it's too tight a space to get any real equipment into, so I think this is the way I'll go, minus using a tractor. Great video.
GroundGrid is a good product. I used some under a shed that didn't have a floor (imagine a tiny pole barn) and it really helps the gravel from moving under foot. If you wet and tamp the gravel, it locks nicely and gives a nice, firm floor. The problem was that the gravel pad was about a foot bigger around than the shed (on purpose to keep wet grass away from the walls) and always found it's way into the grass and beat the hell out of my mower blades. The solution was to form up a small curb around the shed and pour concrete as a barrier to keep the gravel contained. It added about $200 to the project, but it looks much better and keeps all but the occasional piece of gravel contained. If you are interested in this product, I highly recommend taking a bit more time and spend a bit more money to build some form of curb around the area. Even pavers would do the job. Great video!
2:35 for everyone outside Georgia this is 3/4" clean gravel. 2:39 about 7yds for the rest of us. Just not seeing the benefit here. I could see it being more beneficial on slopes to hold the gravel in place.
Or, just drop large crushed rock (4-6") and lay enough crushed rock with fines (Class II minus) over it to make a base comparable to how rural gravel roads are made. A good composite rock base floats, and makes all the difference, costs less, and lasts indefinitely.
Could this work as a footpath with a gentle incline that also is very briefly a shallow waterway when it rains really hard? Will any flow of water over it just get diffused or will the stones get washed out. Side of my garage into to backyard needs a footpath but when it rains hard water actually flows right over the length spot that needs a path.
Buck -- wow. beautiful job. I watched the update first then this. I think it looks great. I'm now trying to roughly calculate the cost (and labor) for a 500 ft. driveway. I'm inspired! Afterthought: I'm wondering. . . would one of those vibrating tamper things be good to use? What's your thought?
How well is it handling weeds? I imagine installing a weed barrier would be great - but just curious to know how yours is holding up to weeds? I’m considering using this for a small driveway…
Just curious, I am looking to do a hillside to plant on. I have landscaping fabric down now and about an inch of solid that hasn’t washed away from last summer. I would like to use this product to keep my soil from washing away. Would I need to dig down as you did for the gravel ? Thanks for this video, love from 🇨🇦.
for additional support you could have laid an underlayment of unwoven (spun) geofabic. If you really suffer from standing water and mud you can always add in a french drain along the edge of the cement. Nice video.
Nice simple video, not a professional one where they lie to me about how wonderful whatever product works or doesn't work and all the other BS that goes with it. Some of them are just terrible like infomercials almost. My question is if you dig down and make the perimeter frame 2.5-3" deep. Why do I need the ground grid? I'm a good old Georgia boy myself and wouldn't be clay around The Rock keep my rock from going anywhere, since I am removing and dig down and framing it in...? Sorry I'm kind of thinking out loud as I message you this. I'm thinking I would like to do this as I need an extra parking spot on my driveway. My driveway has a 5/12 slope roughly. Another code is I can't have loose rock as a top layer which is ridiculous also. No 57 stone packed down is going to be picked up by my ride lawn mower I've tried. I would like a little spot for my barn like you have also. That's pretty flat in the backyard though. I guess I just don't understand what the grid does? Besides makes smaller holding spots for the rock as holding power...? But you can't see it as it's buried completely in your video.. Then, Ill sprinkle in some dry concrete over top of the Rock to make it a "Joe Biden's reverse everything Trump did that was good for the country poor working man's inflation's slab" ?? SMDH 😂 WHAT DO YOU THINK ? WITH OR WITHOUT THE GRID OR JUST BUY IT CUZ IT'S ONL$ 200 BUCKS I'LL MAKE LIFE EASIER AND PROJECT DONE CORRECTLY THE 1ST TIME..? I don't live in a HOA deed restricted community. I did that on purpose after 15 years of living here. Clayton County, GA. Apparently, some how they decided to make up their own HOA and call it Code Enforcement making the community beautiful,..that some comical BS.... SMH!. So I'm not allowed to park on my own grass basically 1 side spot to my driveway as we have 4 vehicles and we always have to do the shuffle as we leave at different times. The slab quote from 2 different quotes was out of line expensive.IMHO. I was quoted $1,800 for a 9' x 20' 3.5" thick. PLUS Another $300 to remove the dirt and haul away. It will be flush with the original driveway.
last question comment where did you get it? Do you live up there in Dupont township of Georgia? I googled it and came up empty from Amazon... =/.. HDepot?
It's been a few months. Has the grid held up? I'm looking to do a long driveway around my house with a product like this but curious if it will hold up over consistent daily use. And does it feel solid driving over it or do you feel any "give" with it? thanks!
I roll over it daily with a tractor, truck, or atv and it’s held up great! I did add about a 1/2 a scoop of gravel about 2 weeks after use. Since I added gravel I have done nothing to it.
Red clay 4 inches down covered in gravel most likely will not produce weeds. You'll get weeds from any eroded soil that makes its way into the gravel post install
This is a great video for several reasons, the primary one being you kept this affordable. Most videos, such as those from the manufacturer, have so much prep work and added requirements that it becomes far too expensive and defeats the whole purpose.
Thanks, and it’s holding up great! Looks like I just put it down.
@@Buckswoodshop where to purchase
@@marciapanton2459 Amazon
Still holding up, 2 years in? I have a large, flat area I’m looking for some options that won’t break the bank.
Good job Buck. So many videos are lame. This was very well done. Thanks
I absolutely loved the video about using a Groundgrid for a gravel drive! The step-by-step instructions and clear visuals made it so easy to understand. I can't wait to give it a try in my own backyard, and I'm even more excited to use Backyard Bases geocells for added stability. The combination of the Groundgrid system and geocells seems like the perfect solution for creating a durable and long-lasting gravel drive.
Thank you for being so informative and giving us price and size for your project. I also live in Ga. and have a problem with flooding in my yard when it rains from storms coming off the coast. I really need to work on my drive way and side yard. You have really helped me more than you know. Thank you again for your information and teaching .🙂😀
Appreciate your video..from Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you!
Thanks, this answered a lot of my questions. Need to reinforce a parking pad next to my garage and it's too tight a space to get any real equipment into, so I think this is the way I'll go, minus using a tractor. Great video.
Very helpful. I'm glad you're not a seasoned pro 'cause it means I might be able to do it too! ; ) Good job.
Mark H. Westerville, Ohio
I'm beginning my yard project this week with this stuff. Loved your down to earth helpful video!
It will be great!
I most definitely need to do this Matt...appreciate the vid
GroundGrid is a good product. I used some under a shed that didn't have a floor (imagine a tiny pole barn) and it really helps the gravel from moving under foot. If you wet and tamp the gravel, it locks nicely and gives a nice, firm floor. The problem was that the gravel pad was about a foot bigger around than the shed (on purpose to keep wet grass away from the walls) and always found it's way into the grass and beat the hell out of my mower blades. The solution was to form up a small curb around the shed and pour concrete as a barrier to keep the gravel contained. It added about $200 to the project, but it looks much better and keeps all but the occasional piece of gravel contained. If you are interested in this product, I highly recommend taking a bit more time and spend a bit more money to build some form of curb around the area. Even pavers would do the job. Great video!
Thanks for the comment!
Will know more in 10 years
So how did it hold up after a year? We're looking for ideas for our drive
Still looks like the day I installed it!
Right on Buck looking forward to seeing more on this down the road!!
*Have a good'nnn*
Great video, sir. I really appreciate I have an erosion problem on my side yard, and I will use this thnks so much. I wish to see up date vide
2:35 for everyone outside Georgia this is 3/4" clean gravel.
2:39 about 7yds for the rest of us.
Just not seeing the benefit here. I could see it being more beneficial on slopes to hold the gravel in place.
Thanks for the comment!
I needed this video, will be doing mine next weekend..Thanks!!!!
I had fun working on it! Thanks for the view! 👍👍
How did you benefit by using the grid? After you dug down created a hole to keep the gravel from moving out of the hole you dug .
@@tommyers1106 The grid keeps is from shifting within the hole.
Would there not be little difference to just put the gravel directly into the void that you dug out?
My experience is without a grid or other support ruts form, pushing the gravel away.
Or, just drop large crushed rock (4-6") and lay enough crushed rock with fines (Class II minus) over it to make a base comparable to how rural gravel roads are made. A good composite rock base floats, and makes all the difference, costs less, and lasts indefinitely.
Could this work as a footpath with a gentle incline that also is very briefly a shallow waterway when it rains really hard? Will any flow of water over it just get diffused or will the stones get washed out. Side of my garage into to backyard needs a footpath but when it rains hard water actually flows right over the length spot that needs a path.
Yes!
Good solution to the problem. Thanks for the video, Matt!
Looks like a great addition... I was worried that you would have to use metric rock
Will it geow weeds as dirty and clippings get in there? How would you deal with them? Cool product thanks for the video.
No weeds, haven’t had to spray it either. Thanks
Just came from the 2nd vid, don't know how I missed this one. I may try it.
Cool, thanks!
You didn't lay geotextile under the ground grid. In my neck of the woods the ground is very mucky and the gravel will sink into the mud.
ua-cam.com/video/l7liP1gw8HI/v-deo.htmlsi=jCwko_WTSt-1ryK1 hasn’t sunk after 2 years
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Interesting product, never saw that in the Northeast. Clever idea!
Doug@ the "ranch"
9:18 the cute little kitty teleported... it's a doctor who cat. he's going to see the doctor.
Wow wow wow
I'm just glad your Crocs are in off road mode. I was concerned the strap wasn't in place. That could've been disastrous.
True! 👍👍
Buck -- wow. beautiful job. I watched the update first then this. I think it looks great. I'm now trying to roughly calculate the cost (and labor) for a 500 ft. driveway. I'm inspired! Afterthought: I'm wondering. . . would one of those vibrating tamper things be good to use? What's your thought?
Might be a good choice for your driveway.
3/8 rebar is a good replacement for spikes unless your ground is real hard.
Good idea! 👍👍
How well is it handling weeds? I imagine installing a weed barrier would be great - but just curious to know how yours is holding up to weeds? I’m considering using this for a small driveway…
Looks the same as the day I installed it. Zero weeds!
Thank you for choosing Kubota, I Build them in Jefferson
It’s a great tractor!
Interesting idea. So you were saying that rock doesn't grow any weeds or you spraying it?
No spraying
had this video playing in the back ground and thought buck was Kenny Powers talking
Thanks mate. Appreciate it
I work in my crocks too. good stuff
We use it on our railroad, works great
@@OTBkid cool!!
Just curious, I am looking to do a hillside to plant on. I have landscaping fabric down now and about an inch of solid that hasn’t washed away from last summer. I would like to use this product to keep my soil from washing away. Would I need to dig down as you did for the gravel ? Thanks for this video, love from 🇨🇦.
I would imagine if you could stake it down well the I would be a good solution on a hill side.
for additional support you could have laid an underlayment of unwoven (spun) geofabic. If you really suffer from standing water and mud you can always add in a french drain along the edge of the cement. Nice video.
Good point! 👍👍
Commercial grade woven poly would be better to keep gravel from sinking.
Wonder if any of your viewers in colder climates have experience of how Groundgrid handles snow plowing....
Did you compact before laying the grid?
No, we have a thick layer of red clay, so no need to compact.
Nice simple video, not a professional one where they lie to me about how wonderful whatever product works or doesn't work and all the other BS that goes with it. Some of them are just terrible like infomercials almost.
My question is if you dig down and make the perimeter frame 2.5-3" deep. Why do I need the ground grid? I'm a good old Georgia boy myself and wouldn't be clay around The Rock keep my rock from going anywhere, since I am removing and dig down and framing it in...? Sorry I'm kind of thinking out loud as I message you this.
I'm thinking I would like to do this as I need an extra parking spot on my driveway. My driveway has a 5/12 slope roughly. Another code is I can't have loose rock as a top layer which is ridiculous also. No 57 stone packed down is going to be picked up by my ride lawn mower I've tried. I would like a little spot for my barn like you have also. That's pretty flat in the backyard though.
I guess I just don't understand what the grid does? Besides makes smaller holding spots for the rock as holding power...? But you can't see it as it's buried completely in your video..
Then, Ill sprinkle in some dry concrete over top of the Rock to make it a "Joe Biden's reverse everything Trump did that was good for the country poor working man's inflation's slab" ?? SMDH 😂
WHAT DO YOU THINK ? WITH OR WITHOUT THE GRID OR JUST BUY IT CUZ IT'S ONL$ 200 BUCKS I'LL MAKE LIFE EASIER AND PROJECT DONE CORRECTLY THE 1ST TIME..?
I don't live in a HOA deed restricted community. I did that on purpose after 15 years of living here. Clayton County, GA. Apparently, some how they decided to make up their own HOA and call it Code Enforcement making the community beautiful,..that some comical BS.... SMH!. So I'm not allowed to park on my own grass basically 1 side spot to my driveway as we have 4 vehicles and we always have to do the shuffle as we leave at different times. The slab quote from 2 different quotes was out of line expensive.IMHO. I was quoted $1,800 for a 9' x 20' 3.5" thick. PLUS Another $300 to remove the dirt and haul away. It will be flush with the original driveway.
Keeps it from shifting. 👍
So no sub base is needed with this method?
No, unless you don’t have a firm base under your top soil then yes.
Great job. What was the thickness of your form?
DuPont DPGG-5055 5.6-Ounce Groundgrid
How is it going on so far
Looks the same as the day I installed it.
last question comment where did you get it? Do you live up there in Dupont township of Georgia? I googled it and came up empty from Amazon... =/.. HDepot?
Amazon
That cat is huge.
It's been a few months. Has the grid held up? I'm looking to do a long driveway around my house with a product like this but curious if it will hold up over consistent daily use. And does it feel solid driving over it or do you feel any "give" with it? thanks!
I roll over it daily with a tractor, truck, or atv and it’s held up great! I did add about a 1/2 a scoop of gravel about 2 weeks after use. Since I added gravel I have done nothing to it.
Looks nice 👍 that should do the job 😁
l appreciated this till l priced 10 ton of 3/4" stone delivered.$1350 here plus tax. Nope.
What’s the diameter of that stone ?
Damn good job
looks good, let us know next rain fall
Ahh the old feet vs meters 😂
My neighbor put this in, only difference was he added a weed blocking ground fabric under the gravel.
Good idea!
Red clay 4 inches down covered in gravel most likely will not produce weeds. You'll get weeds from any eroded soil that makes its way into the gravel post install
@@The_Good_Life_starts_today no weeds
You trust Dupont lol
I’m not eating it. Thanks for the view.
If it keeps the gravel in place with that red clay soil it’s worth it.
Kitty points!
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You just skip the 90 percent off the work you did 😂
Well it got done! 👍👍