Description
Decomposed Granite Gold is a stylish and durable gravel, perfect for a wide range of landscaping projects.
- Whether you're creating smooth pathways, sturdy driveways, or decorative garden beds, Decomposed Granite Gold (or crushed granite) is an excellent choice.
- Decomposed Granite Gold has a rustic charm. Its unique texture and colour blend seamlessly with different landscape designs, enhancing the natural beauty of your outdoor areas.
- Decomposed Granite Gold or Deco Gold  is a cost-effective gravel that requires low maintenance. As a natural material, it enhances soil health and reduces runoff through its excellent drainage properties.
- Crushed granite or Decomposed Granite Gold is exceptionally durable and hard-wearing, making it suitable for high traffic areas like pathways and driveways.
- Decomposed Granite is simple to lay down (especially with a proper road base foundation) and can be quickly installed
Installation and Maintenance Tips
- To maximize the effectiveness of crushed granite or Decomposed Granite Gold in your landscaping projects, consider the following tips:
- Proper Foundation: Begin with a 100mm layer of road base to ensure stability and longevity, particularly under vehicular traffic.
- Optimal Thickness: Maintain a minimum thickness of your crushed granite of 50mm for footpaths, increasing as necessary to support heavier uses.
- Be mindful of the proximity of Deco Granite Gold to timber decking and flooring surfaces, as the granite could cause scratches or damage.
- Managing Runoff: Proper drainage installation or cement stabilisation of your crushed granite is crucial to prevent erosion or displacement caused by heavy rainfall.
- As your local supplier of crushed granite or decomposed granite please call us today to discuss scheduling your delivery to your home or landscaping construction site.
Considerations for Decomposed Granite Gold
- Decomposed Granite Gold is an exceptional choice that combines aesthetics, functionality, and durability, making it an ideal solution for enhancing many landscape projects
- Cement stabilisation or mixing with cement should be done at a rate of 2 bags of off white cement per ton up to 4 20kg bags per ton for heavy use or steep situations. Deco granite should be compacted well using a plate compactor or roller for maximum strength.
For landscaping pathways and driveways steel or aluminium edging may be installed prior to the granite for that professional look. Consider straight curve steel edging.
