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Fill Steps with Aggregate Gravel

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Quick and Easy Outdoor Steps

What happens here

Transport the 3/8-inch aggregate gravel (which has sharp, interlocking corners for better compaction) to the steps. For this project, a mini skid steer from Tates Rents is used to efficiently move large quantities of gravel. Carefully dump or shovel the gravel into each step frame, ensuring an even distribution. Use a shovel or rake to spread the gravel evenly across the surface of each step. Gravity will help distribute the gravel down the slope, but manual spreading is still necessary.

Goal: Fill each step frame with stable aggregate gravel

Tools and materials

  • Mini Skid Steer Ditch Witch SK800 — Transporting and dumping large quantities of gravel
  • Rake — Spreading gravel evenly
  • Shovel — Distributing gravel within the step frames
  • 3/8-inch Aggregate Gravel — Filling the step frames to create the walking surface