07-27-2008, 06:52 AM
Hi StillHope,
The "gravel" that is used here is crushed lava/blue rock. I think it's best to use this material (over cinder) for the reasons specified below.
For material like this, you'll have to go to a supplier like Sanford (our preferred vendor). They sell this by the truckload.
It's referred to as base course (1 inch minus - largest size is 1" with smaller material mixed in - is what we use). This will pack down hard over time and generally works well with flat/gradually sloping surfaces).
Washed rock is nice but more expensive, does not pack down well, and will require some curb to contain the material.
Noel
http://HiloParadise.com
The "gravel" that is used here is crushed lava/blue rock. I think it's best to use this material (over cinder) for the reasons specified below.
For material like this, you'll have to go to a supplier like Sanford (our preferred vendor). They sell this by the truckload.
It's referred to as base course (1 inch minus - largest size is 1" with smaller material mixed in - is what we use). This will pack down hard over time and generally works well with flat/gradually sloping surfaces).
Washed rock is nice but more expensive, does not pack down well, and will require some curb to contain the material.
Noel
http://HiloParadise.com