Place your first stake near to the house or walkway where the patio begins and then measure out the length of the patio.
Installing crushed granite patio.
Apply a 1 2 inch layer of decomposed granite over the gravel layer.
Install 2 of dg wet it and plate com.
Repeat the entire process allowing each layer to dry for 8 hours until you obtain at least a 2 inch layer of decomposed granite.
Sprinkle enough water over the top of the granite to keep it moist using the garden hose.
Compact the surface firmly using the plate compactor.
After surrounding the area with edging to hold the granite in place fill in the hole and smooth out the material to create a level finish.
Spread the rock decomposed granite is perfect for the patio surface.
That made for a semi successful installation because in the winter your walkway was mushy at best.
The sharp irregular rocks gradually bind together under compaction to form a stable surface.
Still you ll want to slope the decomposed granite away from the house 1 8 to 1 4 per foot to insure that water doesn t come back into the house.
How to install decomposed granite a 4 inch to 6 inch layer of gravel will provide a strong base for the following layers of decomposed granite on areas that will receive a lot of foot or vehicle.
Begin by marking out the area where you want the decomposed granite patio to go.
We excavate down 4 and remove all of that dirt.
Decomposed granite and rain when thinking about installing a decomposed granite patio or other paved surface in your yard it is important to consider your climate.
Crushed rock or stone is a form of gravel often used for walkways and landscape borders but it can make an efficient and cost effective patio.
When i first began the industry didn t have a hardener that you could add.
It compacts for a stable surface but lets water trickle through instead of pooling on top.
The finished surface is great for gardens driveways patios and many other projects.
Use a tape measure to work out the exact distances.
I ve done 100 s of decomposed granite patios and walkways in northern california and learned a few things as i went along.
This video shows how decomposed granite is professionally installed.