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Get PricePreventing weeds insects and wood rot are all good reasons to prevent water from pooling under your deck Sand soil and mulch are options stone is better The best gravel for use under a deck is crushed stone It prevents erosion weeds keeps moisture away from the underside of the deck and looks much better than mud or weeds
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