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Hi,

I recently laid down Astro Turf and to ensure a good level I used Type 1 Aggregate as a base then a to 6mm granite dust.

After using a compactor I felt the type one didn't compact enough due to some large (how to describe) stones. See Pic. Is this expected of Type 1?

note that this was before compacting

Problem I got is when I nail the Astro down the nails don't seem to have enough grip and I think this because of the Type 1 not compacted enough due to the "stones".

What does anyone think?

Thanks
Darren


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I believe you need long nails if its like artificial lawn -6" nails.

Notch1 wrote:I believe you need long nails if its like artificial lawn -6" nails.

cheers, watched a vid on a company that specialised in Astro, they say 4" nails. Thanks for comment but I did ask is Type 1 supposed to be that stoney?


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dgulliver wrote: Thanks for comment but I did ask is Type 1 supposed to be that stoney?

It's nothing else but stones really.

MOT TYPE 1 - this is a granular material with a maximum permitted top size of 63mm, graded down to dust.

ayjay wrote:

dgulliver wrote: Thanks for comment but I did ask is Type 1 supposed to be that stoney?

It's nothing else but stones really.

MOT TYPE 1 - this is a granular material with a maximum permitted top size of 63mm, graded down to dust.

Another name for it is : Road-stone
As this implies it is mainly used in road construction. But also other instances where a quality foundation stone is required.

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