Topsoil in Construction: What It Is, How to Specify It, and Where (Not) to Use It

Topsoil is the thin, biologically active skin of the earth. In construction, it’s not a structural material—it’s a growth medium and an erosion-control ally. Projects succeed when topsoil is kept out of structural layers and deliberately used where vegetation is needed to stabilize exposed ground and finish the site. This article explains what topsoil is,…

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