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Great Driveway - what material is used?

7 years ago

Great Driveway - what material is used?

Le Grand Rêve Mansion Estate Winnetka, IL North Shore · More Info

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MILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography
7 years ago
It uses river stone.
jayant_d
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7 years ago
Follow up question - is river stone same as Tar and Chip?
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6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi Jayant. This river stone driveway is actual pebbles. Tar and chip is different and is more or less like an asphalt finish. For landscape questions, contact Scott Byron & Co., Inc

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