December 29 2017 david.
Paver base vs decomposed granite.
Pavers simulate a brick walkway appearance without the difficult job of mortaring all the joints.
Crushed granite vs pea gravel.
Let s take a closer look at what each type of aggregate has to offer.
If decomposed granite is crushed stone or sometimes referred to as stone dust it would be a perfect base for pavers.
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Dg is a combination of small granite pieces inch or smaller and fine granite which can resemble sand.
Sometimes dg is so fine that it resembles sand.
Decomposed granite or dg is made up of granite aggregates a 1 4 or smaller.
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.
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.
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.
A traditional base for a paver or stone patio is a 6 inch deep layer of compacted gravel.
Decomposed granite or dg is a natural byproduct of the weathering and erosion of solid granite rocks.
It is like gravel but finer and more stable.
Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.
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According to the minerals education coalition common rock types processed into crushed stone include limestone dolomite granite and trap rock.
But there s an easier way.
3 types and their best uses.
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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.
Decomposed infers organic which is why i ve answered with some reserve.
Let plastic panels take the place of the gravel base.
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.