I am getting ready for a concrete driveway. The main parking pad area will have to come up about 6″ to 1′ in order to get a fairly level pad. Whats the best way to raise the area and compact. I have a couple of #57 gravel sitting there. Is is sufficient to spread that and then compact it, or should I be looking at crush N run.
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yes
yes either one? or yes the 57 will be fine? Thanks
no
Maybe.
I'll sell you some cracks. Now you see this one-eyed midget
Shouting the word "NOW"
And you say, "For what reason?"
And he says, "How?"
And you say, "What does this mean?"
And he screams back, "You're a cow
Give me some milk
Or else go home"
< I have a couple of #57 gravel >
You'll need a couple MORE pieces of gravel.
Forrest
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Impossible is an opinion.
When you talk about "#57 gravel" and "crush N run" I have no idea what you mean.
Terms like that are often a sort of "local dialect", so they're not universally understood around the country.
They're asking you to fill in your profile so we know where you're located. that may make a difference for freeze/thaw cycles, or something like that.
Here are the specs for our #57 stone:http://www.luckstone.com/crushed/products/detail.php?state=1&prodgroup=2
Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA
But are those the specs for HIS #57 stone?
In all human activities, particularly in all matters of business, times of stress and difficulty are seasons of opportunity when the seeds of progress are sown. [Thomas A. Woodlock]
I don't know.
Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA
That was my point - None of know just exactly what hes talking about. I was just hoping for some clarification so he could get a useful answer.
Do the thing that is right even when the boss isn't looking because the boss isn't the criterion. The real boss is standing alongside you every moment of your life. [Alfred P. Haake]
I am located in North Carolina. My #57 is like the one in the Luck Stone website. 3/4 to 1". Thanks
As engineerguy said, filling in your profile will help us to help you.
I'd suggest 3/4" stone wetted and compacted every few inches. Others are sure to elaborate and/or correct me, but that's the general idea.
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You are looking at it all wrong, drop the house 6 - 12" then you don't have to guess about the #57 and compaction rates!) Think outside the box.
Jeff