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Old 21-02-2003, 08:58 PM
J Kolenovsky
 
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Default decomposed vs crushed granite

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Tom Jones wrote:
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What are the differences between decomposed and crushed granite and how=

do
the differences affect the use of the two materials?
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I want to create a small area 20 x 40 feet that will serve as an outdoo=

r
room. The current plan calls for 4 inches of which ever material laid o=

ver a
permeable weed barrier.
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I can find crushed granite locally. It is very fine; the largest partic=

les
are less than 1/4 inch in diameter and the smallest are sand-like.
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The area has a gentle slope away from the house, so there should be no
drainage problem.
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I would appreciate hearing from anyone with experience with these mater=

ials.
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Thanks,


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