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They're used in and for retaining walls (any retaining walls), parking areas, driveway, etc. It's used to make a strong base, ideal for landscaping, pavers and surrounding areas, hard stands, paths, etc.\r\rMany other types of roads are built atop different forms of material, including dirt which requires regular levelling through grading processes. However, road base can be applied over almost any soil type because its particles bond together by inserting their tiny particle chains into one another like Lego blocks to create strong seams that prevent them from shifting around when disturbed by traffic or torn up during roadway excavation projects.\r\rRoad base gravel is also used in building dams and levees because its rounded edges help reduce the amount of water penetrating its upper surfaces, which can continue to erode downward to create openings for floods over time if not prevented by structural barriers like dams or levees.\r\rThe road base material used for these types of projects is often graded based on how small they are, with gravel typically ranging in size from 4 - 10 millimetres (mm) across and sand particles measuring 2 - 4 mm in diameter. Larger rocks found within road base gravel include stones that range between 16 - 20 mm in diameter, which can be separated out during processing to acquire more pure aggregate qualities without including large expanded spaces inside them.\r\rAny project such as walkways, paving, garden, driveway or multiple driveways, parking areas, hard stands, bulka bags, etc. use this material.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Where does road base come from?","text":"Road base is usually acquired through quarries where natural rock formations are mined so dust can be extracted from the surrounding deposits. Limestone is typically quarried using drilling processes, while basalt's highly resistant surface can be broken off with explosives.\r\rGranite often breaks apart during this process due to the high temperatures generated by friction forces between its mineral components, which are exposed through heating. The material that makes up road base is then ground into small pieces before being separated into different classifications based on their sizes and specific weight measurements.\r\rRoad base gravel isn't classified in a universal way because of the varied types of stone it consists of, but instead by how large each type of particle appears relative to an individual's eyesight after processing it down to manageable sizes. 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This means that a 100 m road would require 1,000 t of rock material for its foundation. The width of the road or the width of the driveway should be considered.\r\rThese figures also assume that an average 3-inch thickness is applied for roads and driveways and up to 6 inches may be used for more traffic-heavy areas like highways. The surface of the finished product needs to be taken into account when calculating the amount of road base needed, as well as any additional materials you plan to use for making it.\r\rUsing this estimated figure ensures your project has a sound foundation that will be durable enough to endure heavy traffic loads, but it's still possible to alter the makeup of your road base material based on which aspects you want it to improve. 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I’m not happy at all."}},"ReviewAsset:ckm5up35m000907mi3vpzefq2":{"id":"ckm5up35m000907mi3vpzefq2","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckm5up341000707mi4cwo2er9","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckm5uodb9006f07lg9muaefwo/ckm5uodb9006g07lgd0bj30xh","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":3,"displayName":"Malika collison","message":"Not a happy customer\nWalked out to do shopping only to find my entire nails had peeled off, my nails already look like they need an infill a day after and I showed the woman a picture of what I wanted which where daisy’s took one glance and did something that doesn’t even slightly resemble a daisy! I’m from a small country town so to get my nails done is almost a 2 hour car ride with no other competition so I’m really not that picky. I’m not happy at all."}},"ReviewAsset:ckjux3jtb000507ib66vg9h7p":{"id":"ckjux3jtb000507ib66vg9h7p","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckjux3js0000307ibbun0bzfo","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckjux1nls001k07l128i9eo7w/ckjux1nls001l07l1hpfl5ujs","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":3,"displayName":"K Frederick ","message":"Booked in with my daughter but the place was so busy we had to have our sessions consecutively. The people were lovely and do a good job but we were there for 2 hours instead of 1.\nAlso Nail polish chipped off in large amounts after only a week - it’s not shellac but my opinion is their regular nail polish is poor quality."}},"ReviewAsset:ckvrgjgiq000409l40n3n26yg":{"id":"ckvrgjgiq000409l40n3n26yg","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckvrgjghk000309l4cccyavrn","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckvrgj969001209l99tf53h4b/ckvrgj969001309l9g1nu2d50","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Trent Carvolth","message":"Couldn't recommend the team at Core Diesel highly enough. Traveled from Brisbane twice now to have my Hilux in for a huge list of works from Suspension upgrade to Injectors/intake manifold clean and a Tune and it was all completed with perfection. Theres nothing the guys cant do. 10 out of 10 from me."}},"ReviewAsset:cl33xi48x000409mr7ptg02bi":{"id":"cl33xi48x000409mr7ptg02bi","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl33xi48d000309mrbbga29fd","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl33xh9k9001m09l93eb36e2n/cl33xh9k9001n09l9ed8h4yrv","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":1,"displayName":"Robyn","message":"Would not answer call. Not good business practice. If closed should have an auto message. It was 2.16p. Friday"}},"ReviewAsset:ckpxwus8s000b08jq6iej23ez":{"id":"ckpxwus8s000b08jq6iej23ez","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckpxwus73000908jqgmqmct61","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckpxwt4jz000409mg4gqj2duk/ckpxwt4jz000509mggp5ge775","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Troy","message":"Always a pleasure to visit. Purchased MF foamy last visit and am stoked. Always look forward to going in to Alex Surf"}},"ReviewAsset:ckp85d3hw000508mig6pmcffz":{"id":"ckp85d3hw000508mig6pmcffz","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckp85d3f1000308mig8krh05f","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckp85cwsx000208l7etewbf0u/ckp85cwsx000308l792xu8lgu","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Chris harris ","message":"My favourite place in gold coast. I hope one day when i have a family that i can bring my kids to this glorious place i call home. It feels like home to me like the warm meal at the dinner table. The love and effort put into each bite leaves me feeling loved and appreciated. I cant reccomend this place enough i have dreams about their food and wish they had a teeshirt i can wear to show my love for noodle"}},"ReviewAsset:cl6n7wout000409mp69376agf":{"id":"cl6n7wout000409mp69376agf","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl6n7wotr000309mp1b9e2q1k","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl6n7vr0g000g09l72o5r9kj4/cl6n7vr0g000h09l774kphqgr","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Craig , luckys homepage","message":"As always , an exceptionally fast car wash and polished for just $50 , best cat wash service in my area of shellharbour as a guide on google services. Craig"}},"ReviewAsset:ckqywd1g4000908l28u3ncjzw":{"id":"ckqywd1g4000908l28u3ncjzw","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckqywd1eg000308l28n0yaaqr","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckqywa4y0000407ledmcadot6/ckqywa4y0000507le0klvh5cr","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"John Gamlin","message":"Just picked up our restored furniture today. Garry did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend."}},"ReviewAsset:ckqywd1g0000708l26vjw3hgw":{"id":"ckqywd1g0000708l26vjw3hgw","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckqywd1eg000308l28n0yaaqr","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckqywa0wz000207lec87c4lg3/ckqywa0wz000307led39k639y","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"John Gamlin","message":"Just picked up our restored furniture today. Garry did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend."}},"ReviewAsset:ckqywd1fw000508l293llcewm":{"id":"ckqywd1fw000508l293llcewm","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckqywd1eg000308l28n0yaaqr","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckqyw9vzx000007lecio29q31/ckqyw9vzx000107le6h8kgb1d","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"John Gamlin","message":"Just picked up our restored furniture today. Garry did an excellent job. Would definitely recommend."}},"ReviewAsset:ckrgz77xg000508mke3d33ksf":{"id":"ckrgz77xg000508mke3d33ksf","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckrgz77vn000308mk83lm6as2","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckrgz6hgq000008l8hn4x63wb/ckrgz6hgr000108l843u85so0","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Jarvo","message":"Had heated grips fitted , cracking job , great price , good service . Will be back"}},"ReviewAsset:ckq35771r000509mf9mw08jlw":{"id":"ckq35771r000509mf9mw08jlw","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckq3576zw000309mfdgttgka4","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckq356wg8000009l43vaq82zr/ckq356wg9000109l4ait3fv0a","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Tanya P","message":"I have had almost every service available here.\nManicure, Pedicure, waxing, lashes, infill, acrylics.\nI highly recommend Jason and his staff.\nI am a very fussy person and I always leave happy."}}}

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