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Paver base vs decomposed granite.
Measuring almost 3 inches thick pavers are available in various shapes.
A crushed stone paver base is made of small stone pieces that have been broken and screened for uniformity.
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.
3 types and their best uses.
Decomposed granite or dg is made up of granite aggregates a 1 4 or smaller.
Sometimes dg is so fine that it resembles sand.
Crushed granite vs pea gravel.
A traditional base for a paver or stone patio is a 6 inch deep layer of compacted gravel.
It is like gravel but finer and more stable.
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A 1940s suburban house grows up gracefully in mill valley ca.
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.
Decomposed granite or dg is a natural byproduct of the weathering and erosion of solid granite rocks.
If decomposed granite is crushed stone or sometimes referred to as stone dust it would be a perfect base for pavers.
See more of this garden at before after.
Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.
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.
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Just as important as.
Let plastic panels take the place of the gravel base.
When it s time to pave or repave your walkway or patio it is important to choose quality pavers that hold up to weather and foot traffic.
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.
Dg is a combination of small granite pieces inch or smaller and fine granite which can resemble sand.
Let s take a closer look at what each type of aggregate has to offer.
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.