Examples of Loam in a sentence
Silty Clay Loam: Silty clay loam is sticky when moist and will ribbon from one to two inches.
Silt Loam: Silt loam has a floury feel when moist and will show a fingerprint but will not ribbon and forms only a weak ball.
Sandy Loam: Sandy loam has a gritty feel and forms a ball that can be picked up with the fingers and handled with care without breaking.
Loam: All loam shall be good quality, screened topsoil, free of large stones, clods, roots of trees or shrubs, or other foreign matter, meeting the following specifications: Organic Content Percent by VolumeHumus 10-20% as determined by ignition testpH 5.5-8.0 Mineral Content Percent by Volume Sand.08-.003 in.
Loam may have a slightly gritty feel but does not show a fingerprint and forms only short ribbons of from 0.25 inch to 0.50 inch in length.
Loam for Grassed Areas: The accepted quantities of loam for grassed areas shall be paid for, per square yard for the depth specified, at the unit price established in the Proposal.
Loam for Lawn Areas: The accepted quantities of loam in lawn areas shall be paid for, per square yard for the depth specified, at the unit price established in the proposal.
Topsoil consisting of Friable Sandy Loam that can be pulverized under normal hand pressure may also be acceptable.
Loam forms only short ribbons about 0.25 inch to 0.50 inches in length.
Loam shall be placed to a nominal depth of 4 inches in lawn areas and 2 inches in all other areas unless otherwise noted or directed.