The problem with sand is that it washes away by action of water blows away by action of wind and gets carried away by action of ants That s why stone dust AKA screenings AKA decomposed granite works much better for underneath flagstones than sand Learn how to use the stone dust as a leveling agent the process is described HERE
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Get PriceDecomposed granite is the completely natural derivative of granite When granite erodes and endures weathering over time it easily starts flaking and crumbling away from its parent source This decomposed granite crumbles into various sizes of particles and can be further crushed and screened to specific sizes for different project needs
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Get Price91309 You never use building sand with a concrete mix it will make concrete weak always use sharp sand as it it more coarser and make concrete stronger and give a better colour when dry 2024 08 02T16 20 03 01 00 Answered 2nd Aug 2024 Like 2
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Get PriceSpread the Setting Bed A 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch layer of sand is spread on top of the compacted base material Concrete sand coarse washed concrete sand or granite stone dust can be used Lay the Pavers Pavers are installed in the desired pattern Pavers should be taken from several pallets or bundles at a time to assure an even color mix
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Get PriceDecomposed granite is a paving material you might consider for certain areas such as paths walkways and driveways In contrast to other materials such as concrete it provides a more natural appearance Depending on how it is used it may be more or less expensive than concrete There are different color choices available
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Get Price11 mo ago It s a granite dust with very small aggregate I used it for blinding some MOT1 instead of sand and it has compacted really nice and firm So it s kind of like stones and sand I know that you can use it in concrete I just don t know what the ratios are 1 Continue this thread
Get PriceThe mix may include recycled materials but is typically a mix of concrete and fines With pieces that are no larger than 3/4 of an inch in size mixed in with the finer particles these options allow for a high level of stability when it comes to your finished project Option 2 Decomposed Granite
Get PriceOn the other hand when using the water system from the mains the water flows through the hose to the water jets to allow for dust suppression when cutting concrete 3 Personal protective measures When using the wet systems or vacuuming to suppress the dust produced when cutting concrete there are many things that can go wrong
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Get PriceJun 21 2022You can buy stone dust at most stone yards and quarries Some excavation companies also sell it along with the crushed stone sand gravel bricks flagstones etc that you might need for other projects For a fee most of these places will deliver the product to your property You may also be able to buy stone dust at your local Lowes or
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Get PriceMar 10 2021Inferiority of Stone Dust Also called rock dust stone dust is more prone than sand to settling and drainage problems when used as a base beneath walkway or patio pavers Stone dust has a powdery
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