Gravel Yard Way Mud

[summit151]

Thanks for all the help guys. If I were to lay down fabric what would you guys recommend topping it with? I was thinking 2" crushed gravel about 2" thick and then 3/4" crushed 2 inches thick?

 

[RNeumann]

Both are fine. They say 5-6" is good over the fabric. With that a strong 2" plus a strong 2" will get you there. Some would do 5-6" of say 1 1/2" and let that settle for a year or so before a fine topping- like 3/4" minus. I haven't found a situation that I needed to do that though.

 

[summit151]

Both are fine. They say 5-6" is good over the fabric. With that a strong 2" plus a strong 2" will get you there. Some would do 5-6" of say 1 1/2" and let that settle for a year or so before a fine topping- like 3/4" minus. I haven't found a situation that I needed to do that though.

Ok thanks. I was always under the impression that crushed gravel needed a bad to compact into like clay. Crushed gravel will pack itself together on top of a fabric? I just want to make sure I do everything right this time around

 

[RNeumann]

It's not just the rock. It's the rock and fines mixed and that locks together well. The pit or query will have a product that is used as road base or road building. My pit called it class 2 base. But in Idaho they call it 3/4" minus or 1 1/2" minus or whatever size you need. I've seen it called pit run or crusher run/rock as well. The pit will have the stuff "everyone" uses (including the city/county/state) around you- just ask.
And take some photos when you are able to get on the project. I'm assuming it's still too wet?

 

[mike69440]

Plowing "snow" today, I must have pushed at least two Tri-Axle loads of nice gravel into the banks. The road and gravel area is really scared, what a mess, discouraging

 

[summit151]

It's not just the rock. It's the rock and fines mixed and that locks together well. The pit or query will have a product that is used as road base or road building. My pit called it class 2 base. But in Idaho they call it 3/4" minus or 1 1/2" minus or whatever size you need. I've seen it called pit run or crusher run/rock as well. The pit will have the stuff "everyone" uses (including the city/county/state) around you- just ask.
And take some photos when you are able to get on the project. I'm assuming it's still too wet?

Ok I will call my gravel pit and see what they all have. But if I remember right all they have is washed crushed rock which is just rock. And crushed gravel which is rock and river bed all crushed together. I have also been talking to a few companies that supply geo fabric to get some prices. Does anyone have any experience using the fabric and the results? And ya it's to muddy still so

 

[summit151]

This is what most pits around here carry Drayton Sand & Gravel Ltd.- Material

 

[RNeumann]

This is what most pits around here carry Drayton Sand & Gravel Ltd.- Material

3/4" crushed and 1" crushed is what looks to be the stuff. Stay away from the sand. It's crushed stone you want.

Here is a starting point. They say toward the end "up to 18" of imported material" - that's a highway!

U.S Fabrics Inc. Driveway Fabric Installation Video - YouTube

A local "Building Supply" will have the fabric at the best price. Someplace local sells concrete blocks, erosion control products and other concrete products (drains, vapor barrier etc) They should have the fabric as well.

 

[mike69440]

3/4" crushed and 1" crushed is what looks to be the stuff. Stay away from the sand. It's crushed stone you want.

Here is a starting point. They say toward the end "up to 18" of imported material" - that's a highway!

U.S Fabrics Inc. Driveway Fabric Installation Video - YouTube

A local "Building Supply" will have the fabric at the best price. Someplace local sells concrete blocks, erosion control products and other concrete products (drains, vapor barrier etc) They should have the fabric as well.

You may want to stop by your local highway department and get recommendation on type to use and where to buy.

 

[Billrog]

I think the closest place to you for buying the fabric would be Corix in Edmonton.