Oil & Stone
Bored with basic black? Try, Oil and Stone Chip.
If you like the country look and would like your driveway to blend in a little more with the Connecticut countryside, look into Oil and Stone Chip. The application of Oil and Stone Chip can enhance the architectural style of a home, adding a European ambiance, invoking the harbor towns of the New England coast, or resembling a country road of days past.
Oil and Stone Chip is a process in which stone is spread over asphalt to give the look of stone, along with the durability of a paved surface.
The stone comes in a variety of colors. A Connecticut traditional look is traprock with its soft, gray-flannel appearance. The texture counts as much as the color, providing just the right touch.
An asphalt driveway and an oil and stone driveway are actually made from similar materials. The main difference between the two is how they are installed and what the finished surface will look like. An asphalt driveway will result in a hard, blacktop surface suitable for driveway basketball games, bike riding and roller-skating. The surface will be durable, long lasting and require little maintenance. An Oil and Stone Chip driveway will result in a loose gravel surface suitable for driveway or parking areas and providing excellent traction during winter snowfalls. The surface will be rough, more rustic and aesthetically pleasing. |
