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Old 06-27-2009, 07:46 PM   #1
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NEED HELP! 1,200 ft. lumpy bumpy gravel approximately 45 degree angle from main road several large drainage areas across road from runoff how much base and what needs done about drainage to chip seal?

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Old 06-27-2009, 07:52 PM   #2
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NEED HELP! 1,200 ft. lumpy bumpy gravel approximately 45 degree angle from main road several large drainage areas across road from runoff how much base and what needs done about drainage to chip seal?
wtf are you taking about. Start over use smaller words and explain to us what the hell you need and introduce yourslef
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The bumby gravel chip seal should have drainage across from the main rd. the 45 deg angle is acceptable in most cases i would recomend 2' of base, but no less than 6''. I think Rory would agree with me. G
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Smooth out the lumps, level the bumps, and you should be good to go!
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