DIY expanded shale
DIY expanded shale
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I have a great deal of shale ... Has anyone ever heard of onsite processing of expanded shale? It might be useful in improving the very heavy silty clay loam elsewhere on the property.
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RE: DIY expanded shale
Manufactured expanded shale is very valuable as a lightweight aggregate in concrete. If is a very energy intensive process that can only be done in a dedicated plant.
If you are describing naural shale particles that are very absorptive and unsuitable for most purposes? They are easy to detect by touching them to your tongue. Beded shale is a diferent item since it is a metamorphic rock that has not been sujected to weathering.
You might be aware of specific uses or some clue about the natural properties.
RE: DIY expanded shale
Before beginning construction of anything I'd test the existing shale, but I haven't done that yet.