Can Decomposed Granite be put down as a driveway?
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Kris29
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Is this something I can do or should I hire it out? I have 140' drive that is just dirt at the moment & would like it to be more substantial. How hard is DG to work with and what prep is required?
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DG is generally used a base for laying a driveway. You would be better off just laying gravel and packing it down. Dig about three inches below grade, pour gravel down, and pack it down. Add more and pack till level with the ground.
This is a great article to read to help you with your questions!
https://www.braenstone.com/2015/08/crushed-granite-driveway/
Very informative, thank you!!!
Get a price to have the job done for you. Ask what would be involved and how long it will take and how many would be working on the job. Then you will have an idea what would be involved and whether you think it would be something you could do yourself. You could also ask if you were prepared to do the labouring work could you get a better price?
You can get the crushed rock delivered and kids spread by the dump truck. Rake it level and rent a plate compactor and compact the driveway. It will last much longer.
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Hi Kris, you could do this yourself if you don't mind some shovel and wheel barrow labor. Hope this link helps you decide, https://www.truegridpaver.com/is-decomposed-granite-good-for-driveways/#:~:text=Driveways%20can%20be%20made%20from,easily%20breaks%20into%20smaller%20pieces.
My uncle used shale to make his driveway.