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Paver base vs decomposed granite.
Crushed granite vs pea gravel.
A crushed stone paver base is made of small stone pieces that have been broken and screened for uniformity.
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When it s time to pave or repave your walkway or patio it is important to choose quality pavers that hold up to weather and foot traffic.
A decomposed granite path runs the length of a back garden and fast growing fern pines podocarpus gracilior create a privacy screen inside the back fence.
Let plastic panels take the place of the gravel base.
For a typical 10 x 12 foot patio that means carting away about 2 1 2 tons of soil and hauling in the same amount of gravel.
Dg is a combination of small granite pieces inch or smaller and fine granite which can resemble sand.
In order to compare and contrast crushed granite vs pea gravel we must have a good working understanding of the characteristics and traits of each.
A traditional base for a paver or stone patio is a 6 inch deep layer of compacted gravel.
But there s an easier way.
Decomposed granite or dg is made up of granite aggregates a 1 4 or smaller.
Pavers simulate a brick walkway appearance without the difficult job of mortaring all the joints.
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3 types and their best uses.
It is like gravel but finer and more stable.
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Decomposed infers organic which is why i ve answered with some reserve.
According to the minerals education coalition common rock types processed into crushed stone include limestone dolomite granite and trap rock.
Let s take a closer look at what each type of aggregate has to offer.
Sometimes dg is so fine that it resembles sand.
Just as important as.
Decomposed granite or dg is a natural byproduct of the weathering and erosion of solid granite rocks.
I explain the differences of decomposed granite and crushed stone fines and why you need to think about the use of the materials before installation.
Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.