All you need to know about Gravel Path Renovators

Compacted surfaces contribute to weeds and moss growing on the gravel road

Gravel is a porous, low maintenance surface that has both functional and aesthetic appeal. But when a gravel path surface lacks maintenance, the heavily used gravel surfaces become compacted. With the debris and detritus trapped in between the gaps of the gravel, it becomes a nutrient rich, damp environment for weeds and moss to grow.

Hence, it is crucial to use gravel path renovators regularly to promote a well draining gravel surface. By using the gravel path renovators, it;

1. Cuts under the roots of the weeds
2. Lifting the whole weed to the surface
3. Loosening the detritus that was trapped in between the gaps of the gravel
4. Decompacting and redistributing the gravel surfaces evenly

You can then blow or rake the weeds and soil from the surface.

When the gravel is decompacted and distributed evenly, better drainage will be promoted. Therefore the gravel will dry more quickly, which naturally suppresses weeds and moss. Regular maintenance with a rake will prevent some of the need for a heavy machine like the gravel path renovator to removethe weeds.

Select the best tool to renew your gravel pathways

1. Select the tools have a similar width of your tractor/pedestrian machine

Based on your tractor wheel width, select a renovator that is the same or a slightly wider working width.

Tractor Width 110cm

WE 110 series - Gravel Path Renovators With 110cm working width

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Tractors Width 150cm

WE 150 series - Gravel Path Renovators With 150cm working width

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Pedestrian Two Wheel tractor

Gravel Path Renovator attachments are also available in UBS series (UBS Hydro13/ UBS Hydro 16/ UBS Alpin and Alpin Pro)

https://kerstenuk.com/Gravel-Path-Renovation-pedestrian

2. Select your tools for your gravel surfaces

Identify your gravel surfaces here and select tools suitable for your surfaces

1) Loose gravel surfaces

6-20mm size range sand-like gravel are commonly use for loose gravel surfaces

Angle Knife is great for loose gravel surfaces to decompact the surface, allow proper drainage and material distribution

2) Crushed stone surfaces

Rock-like 10-20mm gravel

Chisel set can be used on crushed stone surfaces, loosening the gravel and redistribute the material

3) Tarmac sub-base

A special concrete or open textured Bitmac on top of a type 3 stone is widely used in sustainable drainage systems(SuDS) and residential areas

The thick brush can be used on tarmac or concrete base gravel, removing existing moss and weeds on the surfaces

3. Adjusting the depth for the gravel

Adjust the correct depth of the machine under the gravel to have the best results

For more information on Gravel path renovation, check out our Gravel Path Renovator Page

Selecting the right tools and machine helps remove and renew your gravel roads effortlessly. Call 0118 986 9253 or email office@kerstenuk.com so we can help you to achieve the best results to renovate your gravel surfaces.