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Re: Kinda OT, But how much gravel do I need?
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Posted by EngineerJoyce on March 25, 2004 at 17:51:37 from (67.232.144.141):
In Reply to: Kinda OT, But how much gravel do I need? posted by Matt on March 25, 2004 at 16:23:15:
Most important: USE GEOTEXTILE!!!!! On top of the bare dirt before the first shovel full of gravel, put geotextile on the driveway and put the rock on top of the geotextile. The trucks driver should be capable of "back dumping" - or dumping the rock as he backs down the driveway, not driving directly on the geotextile. Geotextile keeps the rock "floating" on top of the dirt. Since rock is heavier than dirt, the natural order of things is for the rock to sink down into the dirt like water, only slower. By putting the geotextile barrier between them, you keep your rock where you want it - on the surface. Using the geotextile will prevent potholes and soft spots and you will NEVER have to add more rock - unless it gets washed off or something. Geotextile usually comes in 9', 12', and 15' widths. The 9' would be acceptable, but the 12' will give you more "breathing room". 210' x 12' x 4" will make about 60 tons. Add more for a turn-around, about 30x30 for nearly another 20 tons. Geotextile can be found at most any construction supplier and lots of Agriculture suppliers. An internet search will yield lots and lots of hits. Any rock you put down on top of dirt, put geotextile down between them. Anywhere.
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