I don't bother, but I know there are some that do. As I don't bother putting one down I wouldn't know about the possibility of damage. My guess is that it would wear more heavily than on grass. In my opinion, the Kampa Easitread is one of the best, if not the best of the breathables - good choice.
------------- David
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We have large foam squares which lock together, which we use on hardstandings.
haven't noticed any damage or extra wear but we have only had them about a year.
------------- 2013
March: Ferry Meadows
April: North Morte, North Devon
May: Lyndon Top, Rutland
May: Top Lodge.
June: Fairy's lodge
July: La Croix Du Vieux Pont
August: West Beeston,
WE use a breathable groundsheet when on hardstandings, it makes it more comfortable for the dog when she lies down and keeps the hardstanding stones out of the van. I bought the groundsheet 7 years ago when we got the van and it was just a legth of a roll in Lowdhams showroom nothing special basically the cheapest we could find, as far as I can see it has not worn appreciably and we spend about 70 nights away each year and it is used for the majority of those nights.
------------- Bill
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I agree with Janus, some hardstandings are very uncomfortable on the feet if not wearing shoes and also dusty. Used our breathable for 8 years now with no problems.
We also use a combination of tarpaulin and breathable groundsheet when on hardstandings this time of year.
We find the tarpaulin protects the groundsheet, especially when the ground is already wet. The groundsheet itself is a nicer place for the kids to play on.
Often in winter we simply leave the ground sheet partly folded [about a metre square] as a dry soft "foot fall" by the side of the step. Somewhere practical to stand in socks whilst the shoes come off or on.
Folded up like this its not damaged by the stones; not that it usually is if it's fully opened out.
We use the interlocking foam tiles. Not only do they cushion the hardstanding, it is easier to spot small things if you drop them rather than them disappearing into the stones.