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Dirt '101'
Know your Dirt?
Non Structural Fill: Material not capable of supporting a structure without settlement.
Structural Fill: Material capable of supporting 2400 psi
Top Soil: Organic rich soil
Screened Top Soil: Top soil that has been screened of roots, large twigs, large rocks
Shot Rock: Stones created from blasting large rock for removal.
Mulch: Shredded or tub ground tree limbs and brush
   
How Much Do I need?
Length in feet x Width in feet x Depth in feet = Cubic Feet
Cubic Yards = Cubic feet divided by 27
  Average cubic foot of loose dirt weighs 110 lb.
  27 cubic feet x 110 lb. = 2970 lbs per cubic yard
One ton = 2000 lb
One cubic yard = 1.485 tons
   

 

 
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