Gravel or Geotextile Under a Deck?
Many people automatically choose gravel.
However, geotextile often provides a bigger benefit.
What Geotextile Does
Geotextile helps:
- suppress vegetation
- reduce weed growth
- separate soil from surface layers
What Gravel Does
Gravel improves:
- drainage
- cleanliness
- maintenance access
Which Should You Choose First?
If budget is limited:
- Ventilation
- Geotextile
- Gravel
That order usually delivers the biggest benefit.
Can You Use Both?
Absolutely.
Many high-quality installations use both.
Final Verdict
Gravel helps.
Geotextile helps.
Good ventilation helps even more.