Discussion on Costs, Materials, and Future Plans
At 7:58 in
Bringing in the heavy loads!
What happens here
Josh discusses the financial aspect of the project, stating that each load of gravel costs approximately $450, and they will need about five loads for the entire project. He then addresses a common question about not using plastic or felt fabric as an underlayment for the gravel. He explains that this is intentional because using a box scrape for future maintenance would rip up the fabric, creating a bigger mess. He believes that a sufficiently thick layer of gravel (dumped thick and heavy) negates the need for fabric. He also briefly mentions future plans to build a large 50x100 foot building for a butchery shop, offices, and classes, which will require more gravel and ground preparation.
Goal: Understand the financial cost and material choices for driveway construction, and learn about future farm developments.
Tools and materials
- Box Scrape Titan — Leveling and spreading gravel (mentioned as a reason to avoid fabric)
- Tractor — Operating the box scrape (mentioned)
- Gravel — The main material for the driveway
- Plastic or Felt Fabric — Underlayment (discussed but not used)