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How thick should I lay gravel?

The ideal thickness of each layer is between 4 to 6 inches. The middle layer should also be angular stones about 2” to 3” in diameter such as our #2 Bluestone. Since the material is angular it locks together providing traction and a stable foundation.

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Date: January 18, 2017

News - Simple Steps to Laying a Gravel Driveway

A gravel driveway is the least expensive driveway when comparing to other types, and if installed properly, can last up to 3 to 5 to even 10 years with regular upkeep and maintenance.

Prepare:

Determine the area that will make up the driveway using stakes and string. Be sure to remove any grass or topsoil from the marked-off area. Level out the area that will make up the new driveway. Make life easier for your client down the road and place geotextile fabric down to prevent weed and unwanted plant growth.

Calculate:

The bottom layer should be comprised of stone (6” crushed rock) or consider 6” recycled concrete. The ideal thickness of each layer is between 4 to 6 inches. The middle layer should also be angular stones about 2” to 3” in diameter such as our #2 Bluestone. Since the material is angular it locks together providing traction and a stable foundation. The top layer should consist of gravel such as 2” washed gravel or most popular: 3/8” pea gravel also known as #8 pea gravel. To determine the amount of material needed, download our Concrete and Agg Calculator from your mobile app store or use our Sand, Gravel and Stone calculator on our website.

Compact:

Work smarter not harder. Many gravel delivery trucks can not only drop off the material but can also spread the quantity out over a particular area to make less work for you. Once the angular bottom material is delivered, compact the layer of stone with a bulldozer. When the gravel is delivered be sure to spread the material so that it peaks in the middle then tapers off at each side to allow for adequate drainage. If you happened to take a “before” picture, don’t forget to take an “after” picture as well to post and show off on your website or social media channels.

What if an anchor does not reach the bottom?

An iron anchor that does not reach bottom will have some effect, because of the additional drag caused in the water, but it won't stop the ship from moving.

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I've long been wondering about this, but couldn't read myself to the answer. I'm talking about the classic, large iron anchors on large ships "back in the day". It seems to me that there must've been numerous situations where even a long chain could not make the anchor reach the bottom of the ocean when they were too far away from land and had to stop for whatever reason. Or even that, in spite of being close to land, the water was simply too deep for the anchor to reach the bottom.

In such cases, did the anchor still provide sufficient/some "stability" by simply hanging like that in the water under the ship? Or does an anchor only work properly/meaningfully when it actually is resting on the bottom?

The whole concept of an anchor has always fascinated me, because it seems useless out on the sea, yet basically pointless when you are already so close to land and the water is relatively "calm". But clearly I'm missing something and I bet the truth is that it was crucial to have an anchor for any ship.

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