It s not the best option in climates with heavy rainfall however because it can be washed away.
Installing crushed granite driveway.
Try making excavating 6 in 15 cm or deeper.
Add the first layer of decomposed granite fill the area between the header boards with a 1 5 thick layer of the decomposed granite.
Compact the soil tightly to provide a solid base for the crushed stone.
This video shows how decomposed granite is professionally installed.
Follow directions from your granite supplier for the proper amount of water to apply.
In either case however it s important to know what goes into the installation process.
We excavate down 4 and remove all of that dirt.
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.
You need stone aggregate that s heavy enough to not be easily blown about by the wind or displaced by vehicular and foot traffic but small and light enough that it s comfortable to walk on and safe to drive over.
The water activates the stabilizer or resin if you chose that type of application.
Material and installation costs.
For patios driveways and other areas that experience heavy foot traffic try installing a 6 in 15 cm for extra durability.
Size crushed granite is the perfect size for installing a loose fill driveway.
A crushed stone driveway is one of many options to consider when installing a new driveway.
The cost to install a crushed or decomposed granite driveway averages between 100 and 300 for a 400 square foot area.
Install 2 of dg wet it and plate com.
Tamp the base of the excavated area with a gas powered or hand held tamper.
Allow the moist decomposed granite to sit for about eight hours and then compact it with a heavy roller or a vibrating plate compactor.
Place the decomposed granite over the crushed rock.
Thoroughly soak the material with water.
Use a hose to water the decomposed granite down.
Crushed granite and decomposed granite cost about 3 to 5 per cubic yard or an average of 1 to 3 per square foot.
Level it as much as you can by hand.
You can always dig deeper to fit more granite.
Dig down 8 inches within the guidelines.
Even so we recommend that unless you re an ambitious or skilled do it yourselfer you seek out the help of a professional contractor for the work.
These prices include delivery and distribution which can save time if you plan to install it as a diy project.
If the soil is soft or sandy plan on installing a thicker layer of granite.
Fill the walkway with about a 3 inch deep layer of crushed granite chips.