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All About Decomposed\nGranite<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decomposed granite is often referred to as granite fines,\ncrushed granite, and DG. You have likely seen it on park trails, bocce ball\ncourts, and ball fields throughout the area. DG can be used for informal\npatios, fire pit areas, garden paths, as a base for putting greens, horseshoe\npit areas, & as a joint product for flagstone\/pavers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as the name suggests Decomposed Granite is the eroded\nform of natural granite. This eroded granite is then further crushed and\nscreened to a 3\/8 down to dust size. The chemical properties of DG allow it to\nharden and solidify once wetted and compacted in an area. Organic binding\nproducts are typically added within the mix to further aid in stabilizing and\nhardening the product to handle foot traffic and natural erosion. For this\nreason, most applications of Decomposed Granite will be stabilized. The DG we\ncarry at House of Rocks is stabilized at the quarry to ensure even distribution\nand less work on-site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most stone products, different areas of the country\nwill provide different colors of rock. As a general rule, the further away the\nsource granite is from your home, the more expensive it will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Installation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complete install will require 6-7\u201d of excavated depth\noverall. Installation specs call for 2-3\u201d of compacted base material with 3-4\u201d\nof Decomposed Granite on top for maximum stability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Check with 1-800-DIG-RITE in Missouri or 811 in\nKansas to have your utilities marked <\/li>
  2. Excavate the desired area to the length and\nwidth desired at a 6-7\u201d depth<\/li>
  3. Edge the area to contain the DG. We suggest steel\nedging or natural stone edging but you can also use polymer, concrete, or\npressure-treated wood. <\/li>
  4. Compact the soil in the newly excavated area. A steel\nroller is recommended but a hand tamper can work for smaller areas.<\/li>
  5. Weed barrier is not recommended <\/li>
  6. Sub-Base installation. Also known as AB-3, crusher\nrun, or road base, this is a crushed gravel that contains \u00be\u201d size gravel down\nto a dust. This sub-base will be vital in maintaining the structural integrity\nof the area. It is recommended to install at minimum a 2\u201d sub-base. Coverage\nrules are 100 Sq. Ft. of coverage per ton. So if you go a full 4\u201d the coverage\nwill be reduced to 50 Sq. Ft. per ton. Moisten the material, spread, further moisten\nwith a hose, and compact. For 3\u201d or 4\u201d depth, it is best to lay down half the\nmaterial (1.5\u201d for 3\u201d depth or 2\u201d for 4\u201d depth) and compact it before adding\nyour additional layer. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n