Gravel foundations provide exceptional stability and drainage for shed installations. Unlike concrete slabs that can crack or shift over time, crushed stone creates a permeable base that prevents ...

First, the posts should be set on top of a bed of coarse gravel 3 to 6 inches deep, so the base of the post is in contact with the gravel. Concrete should be poured around the post - no concrete ...

A: If you want to cut into soil or dig into a pile of medium or coarse gravel, use a round point shovel. The tip produces minimum friction as it cuts into the material.

Bulk rock base material (for paving) Bulk coarse bedding sand Bag of fine sand Garden hose attached to water source Wood stakes Twine or string 2 PVC or metal pipes (1-inch diameter) Instructions 1.

Decades before geo-textile fabrics were invented, builders placed one foot of dry straw on top of the coarse gravel that sat on top of the drain tile at the base of the foundation.