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best way to get 6" of rock on basement floor
Last Post 16 Oct 2012 08:44 AM by
ICFHybrid
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lzerarc
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15 Oct 2012 11:58 AM
how are most people handling this? There is about 1800 sqft of basement floor, and I need to add 6-7" of rock to the floor. There is not a ramp dug into the basement currently. One option is a belt rental, but not sure how much those rent for. It still needs spread around, so I thought maybe I would dig a ramp into the hole (one part is only about -4' so not too deep) and then bring it down with a bobcat and spread it. This would obviously take a lot of trips up and down. any thoughts on the matter?
Bob I
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15 Oct 2012 02:17 PM
This is a new house? If so, the excavator can dump it into the basment, then you can spread it with the bobcat, then rake.
Bob Irving<br>RH Irving Homebuilders<br>Certified Passive House Consultant
lzerarc
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15 Oct 2012 02:30 PM
new house correct. excavator is already gone and done.
I can get a conveyor for under $100/day. That is probably the best route I am thinking?
DJV
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15 Oct 2012 07:23 PM
I had a cement truck deliver my stone and drop it in my basement ( existing home )
worked out good
greentree
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15 Oct 2012 07:47 PM
Is the rock already there? If its not get a foundation contractor with a rock shooter, works slick.
ICFHybrid
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16 Oct 2012 08:44 AM
Shooter trucks can be loaded and arranged by the quarry or gravel company.
You can also do it with a couple laborers shoveling the gravel into a 20 foot stick of 12" rigid poly drainpipe.
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