Category 06 group 607 compacts clay and dirt.
Tamper for decomposed granite.
Ideal for small confined spaces such as trenches and foundations.
Holding the end of the rod bash the metal plate straight down against the granite repeatedly.
Decomposed granite per yard.
The better the compaction the better the results.
Then repeat the process with the last 1 to 2 layer for extra depth for stability.
A handheld tamper consists of a flat heavy metal plate with a long rod or handle.
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.
The compacted layer needs to be at least 4 to 6 inches thick to be structurally sound.
Brimstone landscape decomposed granite 20 lbs.
Decomposed granite or dg is a natural byproduct of the weathering and erosion of solid granite rocks.
Category 06 group 605 use to flatten and smooth dirt stone and asphalt.
Once the decomposed granite is level use a hand roller compactor or hand tamper to finish the job.
X research source for example a hole 20 ft long 10 ft wide and 4 in deep is about 66 cubic feet.
Decomposed granite materials cost per cubic yard a cubic yard or often called a square yard of decomposed granite or crushed stone fines material typically weighs 3 000 pounds or 1 1 2 tons and will typically cost from 37 99 to 74 99 per yard depending upon where the job site is located how many yards you purchase and how far away the quarry is.
Stabilizing your decomposed granite patio or pathway is easy using gator stone bond.
Southwest boulder stone 0 5 cu.
It is like gravel but finer and more stable.
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Step 10 allow the gator stone bond to cure for 24 48 hours at a temperature of about 60.
There are other liquid stabilizers out there that do not work.
Before starting your project be sure to read this 10 step guide.
Crushed rock fines ground cover for gardening and pathways model 02 0148 30 98 30 98.
Equipped with 8 x 8 base plate cast iron base and 10 rubber grip.
An expensive but new product is out on the market that creates a hard surface for decomposed granite pathways and patios.
This product called terrakoat is sprayed on with the instructions below.
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Again use a hand tamper in restricted areas.
Dg is a combination of small granite pieces inch or smaller and fine granite which can resemble sand.