The following are the major disadvantages of decomposed granite.
Tamper for decomposed granite.
Rake or screed to the desired level and slope to allow water run off.
Decomposed granite is often sold by the cubic yard so divide the size measurement by 27 the number of cubic yards in a cubic foot to determine how much granite you need.
Brimstone landscape decomposed granite 20 lbs.
Decomposed granite tends to get muddy during the winter when there is high rainfall.
Dg is composed of granite fines and small pieces of granite.
Decomposed granite per ton as a general rule 1 ton of 3 8 or 1 4 of crushed stone or decomposed granite material will cover a little over 100 square feet of an ground area at a 2 1 2 depth.
Then repeat the process with the last 1 to 2 layer for extra depth for.
Again use a hand tamper in restricted areas.
Step 10 allow the gator stone bond to cure for 24 48 hours at a temperature of about 60.
Ideal for small confined spaces such as trenches and foundations.
Category 06 group 607 compacts clay and dirt.
Dg is a combination of small granite pieces inch or smaller and fine granite which can resemble sand.
Holding the end of the rod bash the metal plate straight down against the granite repeatedly.
Stabilizing your decomposed granite patio or pathway is easy using gator stone bond.
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The compacted layer needs to be at least 4 to 6 inches thick to be structurally sound.
Once the decomposed granite is level use a hand roller compactor or hand tamper to finish the job.
A handheld tamper consists of a flat heavy metal plate with a long rod or handle.
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Before starting your project be sure to read this 10 step guide.
Equipped with 8 x 8 base plate cast iron base and 10 rubber grip.
The better the compaction the better the results.
Decomposed granite or dg is a natural byproduct of the weathering and erosion of solid granite rocks.
Hand tamper or use a vibra plate it to settle.
X research source for example a hole 20 ft long 10 ft wide and 4 in deep is about 66 cubic feet.
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For optimum performance install 4 to 6 in.
Of 3 4 minus crushed stone then compact using a vibratory plate compactor in restricted areas where a compactor will not fit use a hand tamper.
3 types and their best uses.
Decomposed granite per yard.
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It is like gravel but finer and more stable.
This combination has a high tendency of fusing together with the presence of water.
