In contrast to other materials such as concrete it provides a more natural appearance.
Compressed granite driveway.
Depending on how it is used it may be more or less expensive than concrete.
The colors associate with granite can accentuate other landscaping features and will work well with a wide range of natural edging materials for added beauty.
Crushed granite is also great for constructing a unique driveway because of the many different colors available.
Decomposed granite with stabilizers when creating a pathway or small patio the stabilized decomposed granite can be added and tamped down to soil or rough gravel material.
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It is expensive but is the best to use for high traffic areas such as a driveway.
Preparation of the subsurface is important to the success of this project.
Wait about eight hours and compact again.
Decomposed granite preparation decomposed granite needs a solid bed to lie on.
This is a lot different from decomposed granite sand.
Decomposed granite is a paving material you might consider for certain areas such as paths walkways and driveways.
Decomposed granite as paving material.
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Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.
Decomposed granite or dg is made up of granite aggregates a 1 4 or smaller.
Depending on whether this is a pathway or a driveway.
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Sometimes dg is so fine that it resembles sand.
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.
This is also called poly pavement.
Add remaining layers of decomposed granite.
Adding resins to the decomposed granite allows you to set your driveway in place for up to fourteen years with a minimum of maintenance.
Decomposed granite is the least expensive way to pave a patio walkway or driveway dg provides a natural rustic look and is available in subtle hues of gray tan and brown.
Apply another 1 5 thick layer of decomposed granite and soak it thoroughly with water.