| Driveways are becoming an expensive part of | | | | give the mixture some color. Color choices range |
| any home. Though concrete, asphalt and gravel | | | | from various shades of red to gold with |
| are still used; they have taken a backseat to | | | | decomposed granite. The mixture is poured like |
| designer driveways. Today, pavers, acid washed | | | | concrete and formed in the shape that is desired. |
| or stamped concrete are the latest. However, the | | | | Decomposed granite is also a very durable |
| materials used for these types of driveways can | | | | material that holds up well in inclement weather. |
| be outrageously expensive. However, there is a | | | | The overall cost of decomposed rock granite runs |
| solution to creating a nice driveway at a | | | | around $4.00 per yard delivered to the location of |
| reasonable price. Decomposed granite has arrived | | | | choice. Labor costs can be pricey because it does |
| on the scene of the paving market with a | | | | take a bit of skill to properly finish the mixture. |
| vengeance. Some of those other paving materials | | | | However, with some research and the proper |
| are much more expensive compared to the | | | | tools, just about anyone can do it. For those |
| decomposed granite cost. | | | | brave souls who do decide to take on the project |
| Decomposed rock granite materials for making | | | | without professional help, there is other equipment |
| driveways, paths and patios is a mixture of | | | | and tools needed. Shovels, concrete floats and |
| materials. Granite is crushed into very small pieces | | | | compactors, as well as a sturdy wheelbarrow are |
| and mixed together with limestone and concrete. | | | | a few. |
| There are some other trace minerals included to | | | | |