Add another layer of granite soak it and then compact it.
Compact decomposed granite on concrete base.
Deco can be used as a compacting material but is not as efficient as roadbase or crusher dust.
Lay minimum 100mm of deco granite no road base required.
Decomposed granite is a popular material for outdoor ground finishes.
Remember to smooth out each layer before adding water.
Repeat layering and compacting the granite until the hole is filled.
Dg is composed of granite fines and small pieces of granite.
Decomposed granite is a versatile material decomposed granite is granite that has broken down over long periods of time into material that is pebble sized or like grit.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
Expert contractors recommend applying and compact several inches of road base so that is it hard then lay the decomposed granite two inches thick and compact it.
This combination has a high tendency of fusing together with the presence of water.
This process doesn t occur with gravels.
Crushed granite has a finer texture than gravel.
Decomposed granite tends to get muddy during the winter when there is high rainfall.
If decomposed granite is crushed stone or sometimes referred to as stone dust it would be a perfect base for pavers.
If you mix a hardener with the decomposed granite apply half inch at a time compacting it.
This results in dg changing its form from loose to muddy.
Yes and you must use a road base first compacting them both as you apply.
The quarry where it is found determines its color and it can come in a lot of very pleasing hues.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
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In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
You will also need to wait for each layer to dry.
Decomposed granite has sizes of a quarter inch to a fine sand consistency.
Often called decomposed granite the small pieces compact more smoothly than coarse gravel although both materials are packed the same way.
Decomposed infers organic which is why i ve answered with some reserve.
Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
Decomposed infers organic which is why i ve answered with some reserve.