Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - base needed for pavers and retaining wall
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WeekendDIY'er
04-22-05, 11:46 AM
Our neighborhood is built on and old gravel bed. This means that we have very little topsoil and once you dig past a few inches, it's all gravel and stones maxing 9-11".
We're thinking through a few landscaping projects such as replacing a small stone path with brick/ cut stone as well as building a retaining wall for a mid sized flower/ plant bed.
My question is: since we live on a gravel bed, what type of base do we need beneath the path and retaining wall? I want to ensure that it doesn't move as the ground goes through its freezing/ thawing process (we live in the NE, lower hudson valley).
Any ideas?
Many thanks... Oliver
We're thinking through a few landscaping projects such as replacing a small stone path with brick/ cut stone as well as building a retaining wall for a mid sized flower/ plant bed.
My question is: since we live on a gravel bed, what type of base do we need beneath the path and retaining wall? I want to ensure that it doesn't move as the ground goes through its freezing/ thawing process (we live in the NE, lower hudson valley).
Any ideas?
Many thanks... Oliver
pgtek
04-27-05, 08:21 AM
hi
check this link
http://www.countymaterials.com/f_products/landscaping.htm
good luck
pg
check this link
http://www.countymaterials.com/f_products/landscaping.htm
good luck
pg