The driveway is an often overlooked feature that has a significant impact on your home's visual appeal. The chosen design and material can also affect the feature's functionality. If you need a new driveway, consider choosing a gravel one. With this material, you'll enjoy the following benefits. 

Why You Should Choose a Gravel Driveway

1. Appearance

Gravel driveways are available in many different shades, shapes, and sizes. There's the standard option that's fairly sharp and triangular in its geometry. It's the most common option for driveways and comes in subtle, differing shades of grey. 

However, there's also pea gravel, which is slightly smoother and rounder. This type provides a clean look that can create a seamless transition from the property to the surrounding scenery. If you're looking for a way to boost curb appeal beyond updating the siding, windows, or doors, focusing on the driveway can help your home stand out.  

2. Affordable & Quick Installation

The aggregate is often more affordable than other materials. If you have a particularly large driveway, the small rocks can quickly cover a significant amount of surface area with ease. 

Also, less preparation and aftercare are needed for this material. You'll be able to use the new driveway sooner than with other options that need to set and cure. 

3. Weather Resistance & Drainage

People who live in areas of harsh weather will appreciate how well the material can stand up to heavy rain and freezing temperatures. Because of the material's porosity, you don't have to worry about cracks and potholes forming in the driveway. Not only are these problems unsightly, but they can also become safety hazards. The porosity of the material also allows excess amounts of water to drain quickly down and away from the foundation of the home.

If you're interested in having a gravel driveway installed, get in touch with Spallina Materials Inc. This family-owned and -operated business serves residential clients throughout Upstate New York, including Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Wyoming, Wayne, Ontario, and Steuben counties. They offer a wide variety of high-quality aggregate products; whatever aesthetic you're going for, they'll have the color or style you need. See a list of their products on their website, or call (585) 658-2248 to speak with a friendly team member.