It is the cheapest base aggregate that my stone yard supplies.
Limestone screening under patio stones.
I spread that over the limestone yesterday.
I also use a layer of weed block fabric over the limestone directly under the sand.
Lime rock screenings concrete screening and fine shell screenings.
Screenings are also used to make concrete block concrete pavers etc.
A traditional base for a paver or stone patio is a 6 inch deep layer of compacted gravel.
Construction gravel derived from crushed limestone is used to create a solid foundation for pavers whether you re making a patio driveway or walkway in.
I have a pile of wet sand now and wet limestone base and fabric.
Before you lay down interlocking stones you need a solid base.
Stone dust doesn t belong under pavers.
Sand is often used.
The type of gravel to use for pavers.
For a typical 10 x 12 foot patio that means carting away about 2 1 2 tons of soil and hauling in the same amount of gravel.
Screenings are mostly use as a paver base material for patio stone pavers clay brick and flagstone.
Instead of sand you can also use a small chip stone called astm 9s hpb or clear 1 8 chip.
Why use limestone screening limestone screening is cheep.
Stone dust doesn t belong under pavers.
Just as important as.
So first lets example why people do use limestone screening.
Let plastic panels take the place of the gravel base.
But there s an easier way.
I have the aggregate crushed limestone prepared packed and it rained a lot this morning.
If your long weekend landscape upgrade plans include laying a new driveway or installing new patio stones it s important to remember that like most renovation jobs preparation is everything.
Though the interlock pavers or concrete bricks are the crowning glory they can t do the job alone.
When considering which screening to use it is helpful to know how each one performs.
We stock three different kinds of screenings.
Stone dust doesn t belong under pavers.
It s been a few thousand years since the first roads were built but there s still no shortage of opinions about the right way to build them.