Decomposed granite around concrete foundation
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Comments (5)From a quick search I learned that at least one company uses DG as a soil amendment to improve drainage and add trace minerals. I don't know how it will affect soil chemistry or PH. The DG would be very useful for a number of outdoor projects including setting rocks and as a soft bedding for the liner if your pond is going to be lined. It's also good for laying stepping stones, paths, levelling various items like the sides of raised beds, underneath posts, underneath a rustic shed, etc. Worst case scenario, you could give it away or trade it for something. If it was expensive and you don't use it maybe you could trade it. Here is a link that might be useful: DG in soil amendment...See Moreseeking decomposed granite in northern utah
Comments (19)I just wanted to update this thread.. I am now finally getting around to landscaping our back yard after many road blocks. So decomposed granite and crusher fines or “chat” are not the same thing. DG is a naturally occuring erosion process created by mother nature and time and the product result is smoothish rounded pieces compared to crushed fines which are rough, jagged edged pieces that show signs of manually being broken or crushed and that is exactly how crusher fines or chat are made, they are crushed and broken apart with heavy equipment. To reduce the risk of tracking in the fine particulates of DG into the house it is suggested to use a larger sized DG. For light duty pathways that may never see the use of a wheelbarrow or trailer running over it then a 1/4” DG or crusher fines can be used but for utility pathways then a 3/8” DG or crusher fine will want to be used. There is this great little E book called “Decomposed Granite…..” by leslie patten and it goes over how to install a long lasting DG patio with proper road base installation and DG installation and there are no stabilizers needed or weed barrier and most surprising and contrary to popular belief is that you do not in fact install 2”-4” of decomposed granite. I highly recommend getting her Ebook and learning more about how to install DG using this method. I now suspect the reason DG is not widely sold in Utah has to do with the water retention + heavy moisture = slow draining so you end up with standing water and mud pits. The chat or crusher fines however are usually filled with sand or dirt to give it a denser compaction ability and to offer color variation. so for the most part after going back and looking at my original sources local to Utah for ”decomposed granite” I have since discovered some of the places are actually selling crushed fines and not decomposed granite. I can now identify the distinct characteristics between the two products. it is my understanding that installing anything less than 3/8” DG or crusher fines can result in a very soft and mushy ground cover and should be reserved for use in garden beds or used in areas that have imbedded paver stones and see minimal traffic. i hope this helps others who may stumble upon this!...See MoreGranite/Decomposed Granite and Radon gas??
Comments (24)We've had people trigger the radiation detectors coming into the nuclear plant due to eating too many bananas. One person in the USA I believe had radiation poisoning from eating too many Brazil nuts. I think the max you should eat are 1 or 2 per day. It does have to do with where they are grown and natural soil radiation. It's everywhere around us and some places just have higher levels than others. Not necessarily dangerous - that's how it is. Shielding is not necessary from such low radiation levels. You will get much more radiation directly from the sun, flights, medical x-rays, rain, snow, etc. I also assume nobody sleeps in their plants, soil mixes, smoke detectors, antiques, propane lanterns, or counter tops all day long every day of their lives. For shielding against significant radiation levels we primarily use heavy concrete, water, lead, and distance....See MoreRaised Bed Garden: Decomposed Granite Drainage
Comments (1)Not a pro, but it sounds like your approach would work well for containing the soil in the beds. When we bought our house we inherited some raised beds that were set on top of landscape fabric with a couple inches of pea gravel around and in between them. It looks pretty but the dirt leaks out from under the planters and soils the gravel. Regarding DG, we also inherited a patio made from it and it is soft and sticky when wet, almost like mud. We are planning to use a stabilizer on it called Technisol, which I’ve just purchased from our local landscape supply company. I think you may need a stabilizer for good results with the DG....See MoreSigrid
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