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	Gravel is commonly used for landscaping applications, such as on driveways, walkways, or as a decorative filler over soil instead of grass.		Gravel is commonly used for landscaping applications, such as on driveways, walkways, or as a decorative filler over soil instead of grass.

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	* Aggregate.		* Aggregate.
	* Admixtures in concrete.		* Admixtures in concrete.
		+	* Ballast.
	* Bulk filling materials.		* Bulk filling materials.
	* Chert.		* Chert.
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	* Clay.		* Clay.
	* Gravel v hardcore v aggregates.		* Gravel v hardcore v aggregates.

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	* Hardcore.		* Hardcore.

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	* Pebbledash.		* Pebbledash.
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	* Sustainable materials.		* Sustainable materials.
	* Types of stone.		* Types of stone.

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	Gravel is a loose aggregation of small, variously sized fragments of rock. It has a wide range of applications in the construction industry.		Gravel is a loose aggregation of small, variously sized fragments of rock. It has a wide range of applications in the construction industry.
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	* Bulk filling materials.		* Bulk filling materials.
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	* Hardcore.		* Hardcore.
	* How to lay block paving.		* How to lay block paving.

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−	Gravel ~~is a term that is used to refer to a loose aggregation of variously sized rock fragments. It has a wide range of applications in the construction industry~~.	+	[[File:Gravel-3276918 640.jpg]]

−	Gravel ~~can be classified by particle size which can range from 2 mm to over 60 mm. The weathering and erosion of rocks~~ is ~~the natural process by which gravel deposits are formed~~. ~~Gravel can also be produced~~ in ~~quarries known as gravel pits, where rocks such as sandstone, limestone and basalt are crushed down to size~~.	+	Gravel is a loose aggregation of small, variously sized fragments of rock. It has a wide range of applications in the construction industry.

−	~~Gravel, along with sand,~~ is ~~an important material for manufacturing concrete, as well as for mixing with asphalt as part of road construction~~. It can be ~~used~~ as ~~the base layer for a road before being covered with tarmac~~. Gravel ~~is also commonly used~~ to ~~surface roadways~~, ~~especially those~~ in ~~rural areas~~ and ~~in icy conditions. It can also be used to make roofing shingles~~.	+	The weathering and erosion of rocks is the natural process by which gravel deposits are formed. Gravel can also be produced in quarries known as gravel pits, where rocks such as sandstone, limestone and basalt are crushed down to size. Gravel particle sizes range from 2 mm to over 60 mm, and are available in a range of colours, textures and stone types.

−	Gravel ~~can also be used~~ along with ~~pebbles as a form of render known as pebbledash which~~ is used for the ~~external walls~~ of ~~a building in which~~ the ~~top coat~~ is ~~textured~~ to ~~create a rough finish. For more information~~, ~~see Pebbledash~~.	+	Gravel, along with sand, is used for the manufacture of concrete, as well as for mixing with asphalt as part of road construction. It can be used as the base layer for roads before being covered with tarmac, and is also commonly used to surface roadways, especially those in rural areas and in icy conditions. It can also be used to as part of roof coverings.

−	~~Water filtration~~ is ~~an important process~~ for which ~~gravel~~ is ~~applied. It acts as~~ a ~~natural filter which holds back precipitates which may contain impurities as well as other sand-sized particles~~. ~~The angularity and hardness of gravel makes it effective at withstanding water erosion~~.	+	Gravel can be used along with pebbles as a form of render known as pebbledash which is used for the external walls of a building in which the top coat is textured to create a rough finish. For more information, see Pebbledash.

−	Gravel is commonly used for landscaping applications, such as on driveways, ~~walking areas~~, or as a decorative filler over soil instead of grass~~. For more information, see Installing a gravel driveway~~.	+	Gravel can be used in the filtration of water, where it acts as a natural filter holding back precipitates which may contain impurities as well as other sand-sized particles. The angularity and hardness of gravel makes it resistant to water erosion.
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		+	Gravel is commonly used for landscaping applications, such as on driveways, walkways, or as a decorative filler over soil instead of grass.

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Gravel is a term that is used to refer to a loose aggregation of variously sized rock fragments. It has a wide range of applications in the construction industry.

Gravel can be classified by particle size which can range from 2 mm to over 60 mm. The weathering and erosion of rocks is the natural process by which gravel deposits are formed. Gravel can also be produced in quarries known as gravel pits, where rocks such as sandstone, limestone and basalt are crushed down to size.

Gravel, along with sand, is an important material for manufacturing concrete, as well as for mixing with asphalt as part of road construction. It can be used as the base layer for a road before being covered with tarmac. Gravel is also commonly used to surface roadways, especially those in rural areas and in icy conditions. It can also be used to make roofing shingles.

Gravel can also be used along with pebbles as a form of render known as pebbledash which is used for the external walls of a building in which the top coat is textured to create a rough finish. For more information, see Pebbledash.

Water filtration is an important process for which gravel is applied. It acts as a natural filter which holds back precipitates which may contain impurities as well as other sand-sized particles. The angularity and hardness of gravel makes it effective at withstanding water erosion.

Gravel is commonly used for landscaping applications, such as on driveways, walking areas, or as a decorative filler over soil instead of grass. For more information, see Installing a gravel driveway.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Aggregate.
* Admixtures in concrete.
* Bulk filling materials.
* Hardcore.
* How to lay block paving.
* Installing a gravel driveway.
* Landscape design.
* Natural stone.
* Pebbledash.
* Rubble masonry.
* Sustainable materials.
* Types of stone.

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