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Jim Elbrecht wrote:
Jim Elbrecht wrote:

"Hustlin' Hank" wrote:

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Will 22 tons of 2" cover the same
area at the same depth of 22 tons of 3/4 inch stone?


no. Ask the place where you're buying for a chart of their
volume/tonnage.

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Also, BTW- 2" stone won't compact the same, won't shed leaves the
same, and won't provide the same drainage as 3/4" stone. [and round
stone vs crushed throws a couple more variables in.]

What you're using the stone for should help determine what type and
size you want.

Jim


Also, keep in mind that you cannot shovel 2" stone, especially crushed
stone. Each time you try you will pick up one, two or three rocks and it
will take forever. You need power equipment.

Also are you talking washed stone with nothing inbetween the stones, or
crusher run/pit run which has fine material between the stones and can be
packed solidly.