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.
Compact decomposed granite on concrete base.
Decomposed infers organic which is why i ve answered with some reserve.
Dg is composed of granite fines and small pieces of granite.
Decomposed granite has sizes of a quarter inch to a fine sand consistency.
Lay minimum 100mm of deco granite no road base required.
Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
If decomposed granite is crushed stone or sometimes referred to as stone dust it would be a perfect base for pavers.
Decomposed infers organic which is why i ve answered with some reserve.
If you mix a hardener with the decomposed granite apply half inch at a time compacting it.
Crushed granite has a finer texture than gravel.
Add another layer of granite soak it and then compact it.
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.
Deco granite granules are quite fine around 3mm or less and if you imagine the finish on a clay tennis court then you will have a good idea as to what it the finished product looks like.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
Lay 75 100mm of roadbase and compact then add 50mm layer of deco granite stabilised with off white cement.
Often called decomposed granite the small pieces compact more smoothly than coarse gravel although both materials are packed the same way.
Remember to smooth out each layer before adding water.
You will also need to wait for each layer to dry.
This site actually states if you lay deco.
The quarry where it is found determines its color and it can come in a lot of very pleasing hues.
This combination has a high tendency of fusing together with the presence of water.
Repeat layering and compacting the granite until the hole is filled.
Yes and you must use a road base first compacting them both as you apply.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
This results in dg changing its form from loose to muddy.
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Decomposed granite tends to get muddy during the winter when there is high rainfall.