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<blockquote data-quote="SRBeef" data-source="post: 766888" data-attributes="member: 7509"><p>I have not had good luck with geotextile for some reason.</p><p></p><p>I have had good luck with starting with a 6" to 12" layer or more of "breaker run" this is a wide mix of sizes as it comes out of the crusher up to about 6" diameter. This forms a base that wont sink into the mud. It interlocks and has enough surface area to stay on top. </p><p></p><p>Then put in 6" of "gravel".</p><p></p><p>Then top it off with 3 or 4" of "screenings" which is very fine and fills the gaps eventually to a smooth surface almost like concrete. Provides excellent footing for cattle.</p><p></p><p>Key to all of this is to compact this as its applied and level it to a 2% slope down hill to keep water flowing off of it. The above is not "free" but it works long term. Less expensive than concrete which is by far the best choice. Good luck.</p><p></p><p>Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRBeef, post: 766888, member: 7509"] I have not had good luck with geotextile for some reason. I have had good luck with starting with a 6" to 12" layer or more of "breaker run" this is a wide mix of sizes as it comes out of the crusher up to about 6" diameter. This forms a base that wont sink into the mud. It interlocks and has enough surface area to stay on top. Then put in 6" of "gravel". Then top it off with 3 or 4" of "screenings" which is very fine and fills the gaps eventually to a smooth surface almost like concrete. Provides excellent footing for cattle. Key to all of this is to compact this as its applied and level it to a 2% slope down hill to keep water flowing off of it. The above is not "free" but it works long term. Less expensive than concrete which is by far the best choice. Good luck. Jim [/QUOTE]
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