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juan_ruiz72

Artificial Turf Base Install

4 years ago

I am looking to install a small strip of artificial turf on a side backyard entrance that is 48'x7' at a 3" depth and I am wondering what to use as my sub base. I had one landscaper come out and say he was only going to lay DG for the entire base and then lay the turf on top. I have read where other people do road base and then DG on top, so I am confused on which is the correct method.

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