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laying gravel without excavating
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:35 pm
I have a very muddy and rooty area in front of my house where I sometimes park and I would like to put some gravel in. I have tried digging some of it out but there are 3 trees that are along the length I want to put gravel and the roots are ridiculous. Can I just go ahead and put the gravel over the top of the mud and roots without worrying too much about excavating? I don't need it to be perfect or to last forever. Also, what sort of gravel would be best for this application?
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Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:37 pm to swampdawg
Without excavating or laying any sort of border to contain the gravel it's just going to spread all over with rain and use.
limestone gravel at a decent size would be best. nothing too fine
limestone gravel at a decent size would be best. nothing too fine
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:37 pm to swampdawg
Gravel driveways are trashy
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:40 pm to swampdawg
you're going to need some sort of machine to spread it,tractor with a grader box at least.crushed concrete or limestone > pea gravel.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:46 pm to swampdawg
quote:You can, but pretty soon, the gravel will start to reflect the softness of the mud, and those sprts will turn into holes.
Can I just go ahead and put the gravel over the top of the mud and roots without worrying too much about excavating?
quote:Go with a larger stone for softer dirt. It will help bridge the gap. I wouldn't use anything smaller than a 610 limestone.
Also, what sort of gravel would be best for this application?
I also recommend a geogrid if you're not going to remediate the existing dirt. It will lock the initial layer of stone into place and will help bridge over the soft spots.
This post was edited on 9/9/14 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:48 pm to swampdawg
you need to muck out the soft material
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:48 pm to swampdawg
If you don't want it to last, go right ahead
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:50 pm to swampdawg
You could try concrete tailings.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 12:54 pm to swampdawg
Limestone or crushed asphalt will be your best bet.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 1:00 pm to swampdawg
Make sure you put a base down first, never put just gravel
Posted on 9/9/14 at 1:10 pm to swampdawg
If you don't want to take it out cut in some soil cement. That shite will harden up nice.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 1:47 pm to swampdawg
If you have access to crush run, use it. It has finer materials than just 57 stone. It is used for road sub grade. The fines will absorbe any wet soil, and will harden like concrete.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 1:51 pm to swampdawg
Parking in your yard is trashy.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 2:28 pm to swampdawg
Geotextile fabric + 610 limestone
Posted on 9/9/14 at 3:00 pm to swampdawg
Synthetic grass and stone
Posted on 9/9/14 at 7:39 pm to swampdawg
You need geotextile.
Posted on 9/9/14 at 7:44 pm to swampdawg
Spread some clay, geotextile, and cover with crushed coral. OT baller driveway.
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