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Potential issue with gravel base

 
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Good Afternoon!

I started laying the foundation with gravel as rubble trench before placing urbanite. Due to the site location, I was not able to install drainage. With a lot of rain, the foundation (heavy clay soil) flooded/pooled and the gravel is now intermixed with clay mud. Is this "dirty" gravel still acceptable to use as the rubble trench?

I have since removed the gravel and put in posts which I was not originally planning to do. Upon completing the roof, I will tackle the foundation.

Thanks!
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You will be ok.
The clay will reduce the drainage ability thats all.
 
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Thanks John! I'm hoping with some regrading and a proper roof overhang, there won't be much water getting in there.
 
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It would be smart to grade the land now, otherwise you will have continual water issues.
 
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Thanks for the advice and will do
 
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