Are there any problems with backfilling with clay?

Using sand or washed stone is an additional cost to the contractor and he would be entitled to reimbursement for this. Another potential problem with clay is that it is expansive.

What kind of dirt is fill dirt made of?

What is Fill Dirt Made Of?? Fill dirt is a combination of natural materials (subsoil, rock, sand, clay, etc.) that is used to level or elevate the ground. Simply put, fill dirt is any type of dirt that is used to fill in space. Fill dirt can be used for a lot of things, and some projects require higher quality soil than others.

What kind of dirt do you use to fill in space?

Fill dirt is a combination of natural materials (subsoil, rock, sand, clay, etc.) that is used to level or elevate the ground. Simply put, fill dirt is any type of dirt that is used to fill in space.

Can you use washed stone to backfill with clay?

To eliminate this, a foundation irrigation system may be used to keep the clay moist and prevent it from shrinking during dry spells. A better method however is to install a foundation drain around the footing and use washed stone to backfill against the foundation. There is an even worse scenario than Glenn has mentioned.

What kind of fill dirt do I Need?

In this case, a mix of clay, sand, and stone would be perfectly fine. Purchased fill dirt is better for specific projects, like leveling land for a new building, because this requires certain materials to be present in (and others excluded from) the soil.

Using sand or washed stone is an additional cost to the contractor and he would be entitled to reimbursement for this. Another potential problem with clay is that it is expansive.

What’s the difference between free fill dirt and sold Dirt?

Soil type refers to the makeup of the dirt. Free dirt is normally not screened to remove large rocks, stone, and other debris. Sold dirt is the opposite and soil can be purchased with the desired levels of clay, sand, gravel, and rock (among other compounds). Dirt Quality has more to do with cleanliness.

How to reuse sand and fill dirt in your yard?

Clean tools: Put sand in a bucket with a little oil to make an instant garden tool cleaner. Top-Dress and Grade: Sand makes a great addition to soil amendments, and fall is a great time to improve your yard through aerating, top-dressing, and leveling low spots.