[maistocars]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

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[LianneMigiano]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Why do anything?

The driveways get pretty nasty looking from mold/dirt etc., over time. We just had ours power washed 6 months ago and it's beginning to accumulate discoloration already from the leaves that have dropped or blown over onto it - and then gotten wet. We're too old and not in shape to be out there with a blower or rake all the time. Power washing every year isn't something I could budget for on our income either.

[rogerk]

We don’t normally worry about snow removal or significant ice accumulation. This is not NC or anywhere up north; this Florida! Covering your driveway is a personal preference. In my first house I left it natural; in my second house we painted the driveway and the garage (different coating system). It makes a big difference aesthetically AND it is cleaner. No oil stains, no tire tracks, and no water stains. We track in much less dirt with the garage and driveway coated.

The lowest maintenance option was my preference. Use a stain then a paint on the driveway; a different product in the garage. We checked out several contractors work and spoke to several homeowners who used Driveways by Jay. No maintenance and no sealing needed. No need to pressure was the driveway, just a hose and a broom. I mop the garage floor with either Vinegar or Dawn Dishwashing detergent as needed. Easy peasey!

Pavers are an ongoing maintenance issue, I’m not familiar with River rock driveway coating. I’ve seen it in lanais and patios it but not on driveways.

Regardless of what you choose, get ARC approval. It will avoid any hassles down the road. Approval is quick and easy and may protect you from possibly making a mistake.

[Curtisbwp]

I like painted. Pavers Crack and break. River rock peels. Paint can be changed every few years.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

I understood river rock driveways in TV is a "big fat NO" anyway. Not allowed.
My sister and brother in law live in Virginia and houses in their neighborhood all have river rock driveways. They have been in their house for over 30 years and the driveway still looks great. I guess it depends on who puts it down whether the rocks stay in place. Oh and theirs have never been coated. Just natural.

Don’t think we are talking about the same thing. The river rock here is a bunch of tiny pebbles mixed in adhesive and applied to concrete

[rjm1cc]

I have had pavers for about 10 years. Properly installed and 2 1/2 thick (not 1 1/2). Not sealed. Added sand after first year only. Probably not needed. Power wash every couple of years. Not sealed. Do get a little mold. Have some chemicals to get rid of mold but have not gotten around to applying. Do get a few weeds and spray those about once or twice a year when I go around the house and do the rest of the weeds. One cracked paver. Not replaced. Have a few dozen spear from the original insulation. I like a neighborhood of pavers for looks. Guess you will have a couple of hours of work a year on maintenance.

[metoo21]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

I have had pavers for about 10 years. Properly installed and 2 1/2 thick (not 1 1/2). Not sealed. Added sand after first year only. Probably not needed. Power wash every couple of years. Not sealed. Do get a little mold. Have some chemicals to get rid of mold but have not gotten around to applying. Do get a few weeds and spray those about once or twice a year when I go around the house and do the rest of the weeds. One cracked paver. Not replaced. Have a few dozen spear from the original insulation. I like a neighborhood of pavers for looks. Guess you will have a couple of hours of work a year on maintenance.

So did you remove the concrete drive and then put the pavers down?