The cost to install a crushed or decomposed granite driveway averages between 100 and 300 for a 400 square foot area.
Installing crushed granite driveway.
A crushed stone driveway is one of many options to consider when installing a new driveway.
This video shows how decomposed granite is professionally installed.
It s not the best option in climates with heavy rainfall however because it can be washed away.
Level it as much as you can by hand.
Tamp the base of the excavated area with a gas powered or hand held tamper.
The process of installing a new crushed stone driveway is pretty simple and straight forward.
Dig down 8 inches within the guidelines.
Crushed granite and decomposed granite cost about 3 to 5 per cubic yard or an average of 1 to 3 per square foot.
Allow the moist decomposed granite to sit for about eight hours and then compact it with a heavy roller or a vibrating plate compactor.
You can always dig deeper to fit more granite.
Thoroughly soak the material with water.
Even so we recommend that unless you re an ambitious or skilled do it yourselfer you seek out the help of a professional contractor for the work.
Compact the soil tightly to provide a solid base for the crushed stone.
The water activates the stabilizer or resin if you chose that type of application.
In either case however it s important to know what goes into the installation process.
These prices include delivery and distribution which can save time if you plan to install it as a diy project.
Try making excavating 6 in 15 cm or deeper.
Size crushed granite is the perfect size for installing a loose fill driveway.
Material and installation costs.
The final layer of a gravel driveway consists of smaller gravel blended with coarse rock dust known as fines crushed stone 411 which is a mixture of 57 stone and coarse rock dust is a.
You need stone aggregate that s heavy enough to not be easily blown about by the wind or displaced by vehicular and foot traffic but small and light enough that it s comfortable to walk on and safe to drive over.
Use a hose to water the decomposed granite down.
Install 2 of dg wet it and plate com.
We excavate down 4 and remove all of that dirt.
Fill the walkway with about a 3 inch deep layer of crushed granite chips.
Place the decomposed granite over the crushed rock.
Follow directions from your granite supplier for the proper amount of water to apply.
Add the first layer of decomposed granite fill the area between the header boards with a 1 5 thick layer of the decomposed granite.
If the soil is soft or sandy plan on installing a thicker layer of granite.