{"id":10561,"date":"2022-10-04T07:43:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T07:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivewayplanner.com\/?p=10561"},"modified":"2022-10-13T19:07:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T19:07:31","slug":"how-to-snow-blow-a-gravel-driveway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivewayplanner.com\/how-to-snow-blow-a-gravel-driveway\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Snow Blow A Gravel Driveway?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Clearing snow<\/a> from a gravel driveway can be tricky. Whichever method you use, there is a risk of removing the loose gravel along with the snow. You have to be especially careful when you are using heavy equipment like a snow blower. In this post, we discuss how to snow blow a gravel driveway without blowing away the gravel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also include some alternative options if you don’t have a snow blower or don’t want to use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Snow Blow A Gravel Driveway?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A snow blower works great on paved, asphalt or concrete driveways. That\u2019s because these surfaces are firm and solid, so there\u2019s a smaller risk of damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A gravel driveway has a surface full of small loose rocks that could easily get picked by a snow blower and flung away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s not to mean it\u2019s impossible to snow blow a gravel driveway. You can definitely do it; you just have to be careful with the snow blower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we will discuss shortly, the most important thing is to make sure the auger paddles don\u2019t pick up gravel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Kind Of Snow Blower Do I Need For A Gravel Driveway?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three kinds of snow blowers: single stage, two stage and three stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For blowing a gravel driveway, I highly recommend a two stage snow blower for most homeowners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A two stage blower can handle thick snow, including the snow piles left by the plow at the end of your driveway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most importantly, a two stage snow blower has adjustable skid shoes. These allow you to raise and lower the auger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When clearing snow off a gravel driveway, you adjust the shoes downwards to raise the auger. This ensures it only picks up snow and doesn’t touch the gravel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019ll leave a thin layer of snow on the gravel, but you can easily shovel or rake it, or simply leave it to melt in the sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: <\/strong>If you are shopping for a snow blower and are wondering which one to get (single stage vs. two-stage, electric vs. gas etc.), here is an excellent video guide from Consumer Reports. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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