Swenson Granite Works recommends using processed gravel also known as driveway base ¾ or 1 base or crushed bank run to fill the excavated area with 3 4 layers compacting each layer as you go Processed gravel contains the appropriate amounts of crushed stone sand and other fine materials to create excellent compaction
Get PricePea gravel would work but can be easily disturbed when cleaning up the debris from the trees I recommend using large irregular blue stone slabs to lay the patio These stones can be set directly on soil instead of having to excavate and lay a stone base They also are very easily re leveled after any movement due to tree roots or soil shifting
Get PricePour concrete over a solid well drained base Because concrete slabs float on the soil soft ground or voids underneath may cause unsupported areas to crack under heavy weight like vehicles Pack about 4 in of sand or gravel over clay and other poorly draining soils to provide even support
Get PriceMix proportions for SCC were designed with constant cement and fine aggregate while coarse aggregates content of granite unwashed gravel combination were varied in the proportion 100% 90%/10%
Get PriceHow much gravel sand and cement do I need An average 1 2 3 mix contains one part cement two parts sand and three parts gravel To make 1 cubic yard of concrete you d need seven 94 pound bags of cement about 1/2 cubic yard of sand and just over 3/4 cubic yard of gravel The amount of water you use depends on how wet the sand is
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Get PriceAggregate is a crucial component of concrete It consists of a broad range of materials like gravel sand slag crushed stone and even recycled concrete The material used for the aggregate comes in small pieces of various sizes depending on the project at hand Most contractors will match the type of aggregate they choose to the needs of a
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Get PriceYou need two parts of sand and three parts of gravel 2 3 in a yard of concrete One part cement two parts sand and three parts gravel make up an average 1 2 3 mix You d need seven 94 pound bags of cement half a cubic yard of sand and a little more than 3/4 cubic yard of gravel to build 1 cubic yard of concrete
Get PriceA gravel base will definitely move a bit—looking at any of my patios you d never know that but the movement does happen Cement is rigid—if you put a rigid top on a flexible base then systemic cracking is inevitable Cement based mortar is a fine joint filling material if the flagstone happens to rest upon a concrete foundation
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Get PriceFirst we need to divide the pea gravel path into four rectangles 1 2 3 and 4 Now we have to measure the width and width of each sector Sector 1 has the length of 10 yd and the width of yd Sector 2 has the length of 4 yd and the width of yd Sector 3 has the length of 4 yd and the width of yd
Get PriceOften used as a backfill and base for retaining walls decorative ground cover walkways under slabs or improving drainage systems Round and smooth gravel that is usually 3 7 in size or more Tailings are used for backfill rock gardens behind sea walls infiltration trenches or road stabilization Bank run is best used in fill situations
Get PriceBoth gravel and crushed stone produce quality concrete Gravel will have a lower water demand compared to crushed stone Gravel is preferred for exposed aggregate concrete in walkways and decorative applications Crushed stone will usually exhibit a higher paste aggregate bond
Get PriceGravel driveways are a popular paving choice for long driveways because it s cheaper than asphalt and concrete comes in many colors eco friendly and adds curb appeal Driveway gravel stone rock prices Rock type Per foot Per ton Per yard Pea gravel $ $ $28 $45 $29 $86 White gravel $ $ $52 $184
Get PriceIn a nutshell Decomposed granite or DG as it s known is a powdery granite that makes a fine texture of silt and little rocks DG is a popular option for paths and patios Usually yellow gold and fading to tan in color and relatively affordable Crushed stone is probably the closest to the typical idea of what a gravel driveway looks like
Get PriceA typical concrete mix cannot be made without gravel Concrete is made from a mixture of cement sand gravel crushed stone and water A mix ratio of 1 part cement 2 parts sand 3 parts gravel and water will give you a strong concrete mix If you subtract the gravel from concrete you have what s called a mortar mix
Get PriceTo find the volume needed determine the amount of area to be covered by gravel as well as the desired depth of the gravel The ideal depth of gravel varies depending on the application but a minimum of 2 4 inches of gravel is a workable baseline Multiplying the area to be covered by the desired depth yields the volume of gravel you will need
Get Price3 Crushed Stone Crushed stone is closely related to decomposed granite DG but these rocks are not crushed as finely as DG Both are popular for contemporary landscapes but crushed stone offers a crisper look than DG Crushed stone can be poured and compacted in any shape providing design flexibility
Get PriceIn most cases concrete slabs for patios or light driveways are made using a combination of coarse gravel for the subbase and fine aggregates for the base This creates a nicely compactable platform for the slab to be poured on For concrete slabs of this type crushed stone and stone dust are generally the best foundation materials
Get PriceCrushed stone is often used as a material for producing concrete It is also used as a road base and in some locations it is used for paving roads for example Russia has over 400 000 km 250 000 mi of gravel roads Common gravel and crushed stone sizes Contrary to what you may think there is more than one type of gravel both by
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Get PriceDepending on what needs to be achieved there are a few gravel options you can choose from Washed Clean Stones Crushed Stone Pea Gravel White Marble Chips Quarry Process The stand out here is the crushed stone It is the most commonly used followed by washed clean stone
Get PricePaved driveway base layer of gravel Crushed stone patios Drainage projects Crushed Stones #8 Approx ⅜ ½″ Wide Crushed stone number 8 will typically contain ⅜ inch to ½ an inch wide rocks and a common aggregate used for mixing concrete Popular uses of number 8 gravel include Concrete mixes Asphalt mixes Driveways topdressing
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Get PriceLike crushed stone gravel can be used as an aggregate for pavement ready mix concrete or other construction applications Best applications for crushed stone We have already referenced many places where crushed stone is used but the most common are construction projects that need concrete solid bases or drainage systems
Get PriceHow Much Gravel Do You Put Under a Concrete Slab You will need 3 inches of gravel under a concrete slab that is 4 inches thick More gravel is better but 3 inches is the minimum amount of gravel you should have with a 4 slab Use ¾ washed and screened gravel then compact it to level
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Get PriceRelationship Between Concrete Elements CEMENT SAND STONE relationship In practice a 50kg of cement bag contains 2 head pan of cement this means that if i have a plan to mix 1 bag of cement my mixing ratio would be 1 2 4 = 1 bag of cement 4 head pans of sand 8 head pans of stone
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