Compacting gravel - Compacting gravel

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Kev51555
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Post: # 104026Post Kev51555

Hi all,

Just laid 10mm golden gravel to a depth of approx 30mm on a solid base and wondered if anyone has tried compacting it with a roller or more commanly a vibrating plate?

Just wanted to know if it was worth it and what the results were?

Thanks.
KJCooney

lutonlagerlout
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Post: # 104035Post lutonlagerlout

you need to have laid it on type base
if the base is concrete you will have a nightmare
if laid on type 1 a quick going over with the rake and a light pass with the wacker should suffice

remember the old saying
" a man with a gravel drive needs a rake== every day"
cheers LLL :)
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