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Mare's Tail Vs New Tarmac Driveway

Hi,

We're in much need of some advice before we proceed with an expensive decision!

My wife and I are in the process of having a new tarmac driveway installed, but the company doing the work have discovered (after excavating the old concrete one around 6 weeks ago -  it's a long story!) some Mare's Tail growing in the area where the new tarmac is supposed to be laid. It's not in abundance at this stage, with only a few shoots showing through.

The company's quote said they'd lay down MOT Type 1 hardcore with an 80mm layer of tarmac over the top.

My question - would over 3" of tarmac prevent Mare's Hare from bursting though the surface and ruining the driveway?

Many thanks in advance for your advice / replies!

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    It didn't stop my mums.  My Dad had the front lawn tarmac-ed. It still comes through.  Hardcore then a membrane then tarmac might do it.
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