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Does anyone know about using crushed shells (clam or oyster) for driveways in Washington State?

Yya2RzoGyr | Posted in Green Products and Materials on March 24, 2012 09:14am

We are near the shoreline and are required to use a pervious surface material.

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Martin Holladay | Mar 25, 2012 05:23am | #1
Mona,
Crushed shells seem to be most common in Florida. Do you have a local supplier?
Here's a link to a blog and a photo:
http://dreamhome.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/14/building-progress/#more-238
user-659915 | Mar 25, 2012 10:06am | #2
Only your local jurisdiction can confirm whether your intended driveway material is considered pervious for their purposes. They should be able to provide a checklist list of acceptable materials.

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