Re: Re: Kinda OT, But how much gravel do I need?

Posted by Kirk Grau on March 29, 2004 at 06:28:16 from (68.67.223.192):

In Reply to: Re: Kinda OT, But how much gravel do I need? posted by EngineerJoyce on March 26, 2004 at 06:40:00:

OK, I am getting to this a little late.

Our situation 1:

15 acre horse farmette purchased 1.5 years ago. Clay soil that could be used to line a pond. Water can sit for days in some of the local low spots in the pasture. Located a 100' X 200' grass riding arena (just fenced the pasture and started mowing) at the highest, best drained spot on the property. Of course grass getting beat up and arena is turning to clay. Want to improve footing. Considering stripping the top 6" of soil and laying a GEOTEX fabric, 6" of something that will roll down good and hard, 3-4" of "pea" gravel for drainage, topped by 2-4" of a washed sand. I am proposing containing the added height with Railroad ties or treated lumber at the base of the existing fence. Will the GEOTEX help out at all in this situation (ie is it worth the investment here)?

Situation 2:

Lowest spot on the front half of the property is 50' from the barn and the horses have to go through it everyday to get to the pasture. Last year (wet as it was) this spot was probably dry for a total of 10 days. Considering stripping this down, (when it dries again) laying geotex, filling up with screenings to make a nice lane to walk the horses out.

Are either of these situations appropriate for the GEOTEX?

Am also looking at drain tile to try to take the water away from the low spot, but the cost is looking kind of prohibitive considering the next spot that is any lower is almost 1000' away and would require trenching through the afore mentioned high spot making a trench about 10-14' deep at that point to make fall for drainage. I don't mind spending the money if it helps make the place livable, but obviously I would like to keep it to a minimum.

Any other ideas also welcomed.

TIA,

Kirk

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