How much gravel/sand do I need for my patio?
Question:I am starting on a paver patio that measures 10'x20'. I have learned a lot about how to put the patio in place and watched countless how-to videos, but nothing has helped me figure out how much sand/gravel to purchase. I want to buy it all at once and have it delivered from Lowes. I know I need 4" of gravel & 1" of sand throughout, but the bags are sold in 50 lb bags which doesn't help my novice mind understand how many inches that is. Any advice is appreciated!
Answers:
you are going to need 2 1/2 yards or 3 1/2 tons of gravel to do you patio at 4" deep with your dimensions and a little over a 1/2 yard of sand. you might want to consider getting your sand/gravel limestone works well also called TB from a quarry or decorative stone company instead of buying it in bags from Lowes...it would be a heck of a lot cheaper!!! and they deliver and place it where you want it.
I think you can only estimate how many bags you need if you know how much volume 1 bag covers and not by the weight. The people at Lowe's should be able to give you this info.
You'll go broke buying this by the bag. Look in the yellow pages under Sand & Gravel. You'll need 2 1/2 yards of gravel and just under a yard of sand. Your friend with a pickup will come in handy, but you'll be making several trips. the delivery charge might be worth it. Some yards have fancy equipment that will even spread the material for you.
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