Dg is composed of granite fines and small pieces of granite.
Compact decomposed granite on concrete base.
If decomposed granite is crushed stone or sometimes referred to as stone dust it would be a perfect base for pavers.
You will also need to wait for each layer to dry.
Lay 75 100mm of roadbase and compact then add 50mm layer of deco granite stabilised with off white cement.
Decomposed granite tends to get muddy during the winter when there is high rainfall.
Often called decomposed granite the small pieces compact more smoothly than coarse gravel although both materials are packed the same way.
Decomposed granite has sizes of a quarter inch to a fine sand consistency.
Decomposed infers organic which is why i ve answered with some reserve.
This combination has a high tendency of fusing together with the presence of water.
Deco granite granules are quite fine around 3mm or less and if you imagine the finish on a clay tennis court then you will have a good idea as to what it the finished product looks like.
Crushed granite has a finer texture than gravel.
Repeat layering and compacting the granite until the hole is filled.
Remember to smooth out each layer before adding water.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
Decomposed granite is a versatile material decomposed granite is granite that has broken down over long periods of time into material that is pebble sized or like grit.
Lay minimum 100mm of deco granite no road base required.
This site actually states if you lay deco.
This results in dg changing its form from loose to muddy.
The quarry where it is found determines its color and it can come in a lot of very pleasing hues.
This process doesn t occur with gravels.
Yes and you must use a road base first compacting them both as you apply.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
Add another layer of granite soak it and then compact it.
In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
If you mix a hardener with the decomposed granite apply half inch at a time compacting it.
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Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
Decomposed infers organic which is why i ve answered with some reserve.