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Compressed granite driveway.
This is a lot different from decomposed granite sand.
The colors associate with granite can accentuate other landscaping features and will work well with a wide range of natural edging materials for added beauty.
Add remaining layers of decomposed granite.
In order to create a substance similar to asphalt the decomposed granite is blended with a natural resin.
Apply another 1 5 thick layer of decomposed granite and soak it thoroughly with water.
Decomposed granite driveways are becoming a popular project.
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.
Wait about eight hours and compact again.
In contrast to other materials such as concrete it provides a more natural appearance.
Sometimes dg is so fine that it resembles sand.
Crushed granite is also great for constructing a unique driveway because of the many different colors available.
This is also called poly pavement.
Decomposed granite or dg is made up of granite aggregates a 1 4 or smaller.
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Adding resins to the decomposed granite allows you to set your driveway in place for up to fourteen years with a minimum of maintenance.
Depending on whether this is a pathway or a driveway.
It is expensive but is the best to use for high traffic areas such as a driveway.
Decomposed granite is like gravel but finer and generally more stable.
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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.
Depending on how it is used it may be more or less expensive than concrete.
Decomposed granite as paving material.
Decomposed granite with stabilizers when creating a pathway or small patio the stabilized decomposed granite can be added and tamped down to soil or rough gravel material.
Since the material is compressed down to about 1 each time a third layer usually needs to be applied to make the path flush with the top of the header board.