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I Wrote in last week and ask about my back yard having a ditch from rotted trees that were covered with dirt when my house was built, i was told that i needed to put railroad in and cover itdirt and i am having a hard time finding that kind of rock. most people that i have talked to say they have never heard of it. is there another name for it or a certain size. and do i have to pay again for an answer as it was related to the first one? XXXXXXX

Submitted: 43 days and 17 hours ago.

Category: Home Improvement

Value: $9

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Posted by Stephen Cutler 43 days and 17 hours ago.

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No you do not have to pay for clarification of a description for which you already paid. You should open the original link. If you can't find it, request the expert who served you. If you don't remember who it was, I'll help you no charge

43 days and 17 hours ago.

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i have a grandson whom has erased my e-mail so i am not sure of the name of the person who helped me.

Posted by Stephen Cutler 43 days and 16 hours ago.

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no problem what do you want to use rock for?

43 days and 16 hours ago.

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The trees that were disposed of when my house was built was buried in the back yard. they have since rotted letting my yary fall away. The expert that i talked to said that if it was a drainage question that all i needed was to get railroad rock and fill in about 6 inches deep and cover it with dirt . I am having trouble finding railroad rock no one seems to know what I am talking about. Is the rock a certain size or color? XXXXXXX

43 days and 15 hours ago.

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I was told that it would not cost for this question

Edited by XXXXXXX on 10/10/2009 at 4:02 AM

43 days and 15 hours ago.

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I have to go to work very early in the morning will you reply by e-mail

43 days and 15 hours ago.

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what do i do to get the answer

43 days and 15 hours ago.

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I have clicked on accept and got nothing XXXXXXX

43 days and 14 hours ago.

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please give me the answer

Posted by The Home Smithy 43 days and 13 hours ago.

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XXXXXXX;
It was I that helped you. And it was just a little over a month ago. But that doesn't matter.
The term railroad rock refers to the size of rock that they use for todays railroad systems. It is a 1"-2" hard granite. The last time we corresponded I was under the impression that the trees had been removed.
Was I mistaken by chance? If the trees were buried and then rotted underground you will need to dig that up , remove any remaining tree detritus, and then lay the railroad rock and fill it in with dirt.
I apologize for any miscommunication.
Best, THS

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XXXXXXX;
It was I that helped you. And it was just a little over a month ago. But that doesn't matter.
The term railroad rock refers to the size of rock that they use for todays railroad systems. It is a 1"-2" hard granite. The last time we corresponded I was under the impression that the trees had been removed.
Was I mistaken by chance? If the trees were buried and then rotted underground you will need to dig that up , remove any remaining tree detritus, and then lay the railroad rock and fill it in with dirt.
I apologize for any miscommunication.
Best, THS

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No you do not have to pay for clarification of a description for which you already paid. You should open the original link. If you can't find it, request the expert who served you. If you don't remember who it was, I'll help you no charge

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i have a grandson whom has erased my e-mail so i am not sure of the name of the person who helped me.

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no problem what do you want to use rock for?

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I was told that it would not cost for this questionEdited by XXXXXXX on 10/10/2009 at 4:02 AM

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I have to go to work very early in the morning will you reply by e-mail

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what do i do to get the answer

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I have clicked on accept and got nothing XXXXXXX

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please give me the answer

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Edited by XXXXXXX on 10/10/2009 at 4:02 AM