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The second layer is intended to provide drainage so it typically consists of inch to 3 inch crushed gravel that allows water to drain freely through the aggregate Finally the top layer should be made up of a functional and decorative style of crushed gravel like decomposed granite or pea gravel These layers need to be packed and tamped
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How Well Does Crush Granite Pack Down For Landscapin 5 View all landscaping pictures Decomposed granite or DG is made up of granite aggregates a 1/4 or smaller Sometimes DG is so fine that it resembles sand Decomposed granite is the least expensive way to pave a patio walkway or driveway DG provides a natural rustic look and is
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Crushed gravel is the media of choice for providing drainage What you want is to have the maximum amount of airspace in the drainage layer so water has somewhere to go Normally you would use 5/8 or even 7/8 crushed gravel but 3/8 will do Pea stone gravel would not be my first choice as it will pack down over time and provide less airspace
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Jan 06 2024 0183 32 The only thing with 3/8s minus you have to wet it down and pack it in For a basic driveway 3/4 road mulch is good enough Like I said I don t have any experience with limestone only with crushed granite In different areas it comes in different colors from brown black grey to almost steel blue The grey and black granite packs like
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how well does crush granite pack down for landscaping Decomposed Granite Problems O 39 Connell Landscape 26 Feb 2024 Decomposed Granite 39 s Problems 1 Rain The fines is what allows DG to compact and makes it well suited for paths DG has fines material and gets muddy it also can grow moss or weeds that keep it from looking its best } Landscaping with decomposed granite Portland Rock and
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A 4 inch to 6 inch layer of gravel will provide a strong base for the following layers of decomposed granite on areas that will receive a lot of foot or vehicle traffic Lay this material
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Crushed Limestone and how do you set the edge May 02 2024 0183 32 I have had several people recommend using crushed limestone for the water on that spot to help the sand settle in and pack down Pelican Landscape
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3 Install header boards Excavate soil in the layout of the header board to a depth of 1″ This provides for the decomposed granite pathway to be 3″ deep for the path surface 1″ of soil 3″ of decomposed granite Next secure your header boards by anchoring them with stakes about every four feet
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Three quarter inch angular gravel has fine particle size This is an example of 3/4 inch road base you can see the particle sizes and the large 3/4 inch and then down to a finer powder so this compacts very well once been graded One half inch is quite aesthetically appealing This is 1/2 inch clear crush gravel it s used commonly for either
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1 Answer Crushed gravel is the media of choice for providing drainage What you want is to have the maximum amount of airspace in the drainage layer so water has somewhere to go Normally you would use 5/8 or even 7/8 crushed gravel but 3/8 will do Pea stone gravel would not be my first choice as it will pack down over time and provide
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Overview Hardcore crusher run is a mix or products for sub bases can contain broken bricks blocks and other material of varying sizes and material Minimum packed weight of 800kg / 5% Delivered and unloaded in bulk bags for large project quantities The high strength jumbo bags can be used again for multiple purposes
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Crushed stone is probably the closest to the typical idea of what a gravel driveway looks like This material is also used for patios retaining wall drainage back fill and grading Pea gravel is tricky because its name has the word gravel in it but some note that pea gravel is actually a small and smooth river rock See Hardscaping 101 River Rocks to learn more 3 DG may stick to
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This type of granite will pack well allowing less water to drain through its system This granite is ideal for walkways as mulch or even a paver walk Common uses for decomposed granite includes a walkway driveway ground cover mulching material a makeshift patio as a weed controller or as an underlayment for a fire pit
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Alabama path stone is 50% crushed Alabama rose stone 1/8 to 1/4″ with 50% fines sandy material This material really packs down well because of the fine material in it and yields a really great dark red colored look Make sure to have something on the sides of this material to keep the fines from washing over time Try 6×6 timbers or
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One place does limestone the other crushed concrete The crushed concrete will run my about $5/ton less With an estimated need of 45 50 tons thats a pretty significant savings I have a double drum roller which I plan to use to pack the new material into the existing drive to help smooth it and form a solid base
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Landscape Centre Quality supplier of landscape products to the Vancouver region for over 20 years Vancouver Gravel Delivery service burnaby south We have it all pea gravel 3/4 clear crush road base torpedo mix crushed dust river rock course sand fine sand navy jack driveway gravel landscaping materials Gravel Listings in Surrey
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Apr 08 2024 Water does cause decomposed granite to harden but not into anything resembling cement Wetting and then compressing foot traffic will do …Crushed granite is also great for constructing a unique driveway because of the many different colors available The colors associate with granite can accentuate other landscaping features and will work well with a wide range of natural
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To lay your flagstone patio 1 set out yours tones like a puzzle as you said And with a 3/4″ gap between the flagstones like you said 2 level out the stones one at a time using the crushed stone to raise them up as needed Use the mallet only to gently set the stones into the crushed granite The mallet can only do minor adjustments
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Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable It s formed from the natural weathering and erosion of solid granite a tough hard igneous rock The DG sold as landscaping material is typically composed of fine three eighths inch or smaller particles some may be no bigger than a grain of sand
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NJ DOT #3 crushed limestone is used for driveway gravel walkways drainage solutions septic systems dry wells road base ballast for railroad tracks 3/4 Crushed Limestone Used for construction purposes mainly as aggregate with or without a binder Road base or road surfacing material are the major uses without a binder
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Crushed granite has a finer texture than gravel Often called decomposed granite the small pieces compact more smoothly than coarse gravel although both materials are packed the same
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Apr 25 2022How do you make a crushed granite walkway Fill the walkway with about a 3 inch deep layer of crushed granite chips Leave a cushion of 1/2 inch between the top of the plastic edging and the surface of the crushed granite chips to keep the chips from overflowing the edging Rake the crushed granite chips with a metal rake leveling the path s
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May 31 2024 How to Pack Down Crushed Granite Crushed granite has a finer texture than gravel Often called decomposed granite the small pieces compact more smoothly than coarse gravel although both materials are packed the same way Packing or tamping helps crushed granite settle more densely than loosely laid material
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Apply another thick layer of decomposed granite and soak it thoroughly with water Wait about eight hours and compact again Since the material is compressed down to about 1 each time a third layer usually needs to be applied to make the path flush with the top of the header board 7 Finishing Touches and Maintenance
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Decomposed Granite s Problems 1 Rain and DG DG is a combination of small pieces of granite gravel and granite fines basically granite sand The fines is what allows DG to compact and makes it well suited for paths The fines however have a tendency to get muddy in winter This is something to consider when designing paths that lead
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Lay down your base of 20mm crushed rock at a minimum depth of 50mm Spread and level the 20mm crushed rock using the back of a rake or straight length of timber It is not advised to use a rake with the prongs down as they tend to pull the larger rocks out leaving patches of stony material Water the crushed rock LIGHTLY with a hose Do not soak
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Crushed stone The term crushed stone usually refers to stone that has a mixture of stone dust in it This type of stone is best used for a base when heavy compaction is needed As a result it is typically used for the base of concrete and paving projects foundations of structures and driveway bases
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Crushed Granite Driveways The Pros and Cons Crushed Granite Described Crushed granite is similar to gravel but is generally finer and much more stable For the most part you ll find that the crushed granite sold for landscaping purposes will be ground down to 3/8″ or smaller particle sizes
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Crushed granite with stepping stone pathways The Pathways are lined with Adonidia granite is a granitic rock that has weathered to the point of breaking into very small piece Crushed granite also known as decomposed granite is ideal for pathways and rustic patios and can also be used as a topdressing around arid
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Landscaping with Decomposed Granite Decomposed granite or DG is made up of granite aggregates that are 1/4 or smaller Sometimes DG is so fine that it resembles sand Decomposed granite is the least expensive way to pave a patio walkway or driveway DG provides a natural rustic look and is available in subtle hues of gray tan and brown
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