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Gravel or Concrete under lean/drop?

Posted on 2/24/21 at 8:26 am
Posted by slapahoe
USA
Member since Sep 2009
7475 posts
Posted on 2/24/21 at 8:26 am
I'll be storing mower, utv, kid toys etc.

Would gravel be enough or should I bite the bullet and concrete said area?
Posted by Cypressknee
Member since Jul 2017
1450 posts
Posted on 2/24/21 at 8:29 am to
If you can swing the costs, concrete all day.
Posted by BlackPot
Member since Oct 2016
2523 posts
Posted on 2/24/21 at 8:30 am to
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If you can swing the costs, concrete all day.

Posted by jmon
Loisiana
Member since Oct 2010
9849 posts
Posted on 2/24/21 at 8:38 am to
I put 12x12 cement stepping blocks on the ground. May want to use some type plastic underneath if your concerned about weeds, etc. Stored mower, crawfish pots, and other items. Worked well for me and was very cost effective
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
38059 posts
Posted on 2/24/21 at 8:44 am to
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If you can swing the costs, concrete all day.
Posted by bengalman
In da Country
Member since Feb 2007
3967 posts
Posted on 2/24/21 at 9:16 am to
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If you can swing the costs, concrete all day.
Posted by Cmertz40
Member since Feb 2021
12 posts
Posted on 2/24/21 at 7:56 pm to
You put down some good 610 limestone or crushed concrete wet it really well then pack it. Would be really solid perfect for parking on.
Posted by Cubera
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2017
223 posts
Posted on 2/24/21 at 9:26 pm to
I have both, concrete for any cooking, gathering, high traffic areas; compacted gravel is fine for boat, utv, lawnmower storage. Of course if Baller, concrete everything.
Posted by tigahbruh
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2014
2860 posts
Posted on 2/25/21 at 3:07 pm to
I have shite tons of concrete in my backyard from previous owners. Installed probably 1970s/80s. The cracking and unevenness of it is becoming a thorn in my side. The more it settles/cracks, the faster it settles and cracks, especially with the monsoon rainstorms we been getting the last few years.

Whenever I get around to demolishing it, I will probably replace most with fill/sod and then have a professional replace walking, storage areas with pavers. They'll have issues too, but repair is a lot easier.

TLDR: frick concrete if you live in South Louisiana with its soft soil and heavy rain.
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