Granite sett edging for gravel path

[Findizle]

Hi,

I am planning a gravel path for the garden and the plan is to edge it with 100mm granite cubes, one edge being against the lawn (finishing 4-5cm above lawn level). Gravel will finish at same level as lawn so setts contain it (hopefully)!

Just have 2 questions:

1) Regarding bedding material for the setts, should the concrete mix be just sharp sand & cement or should I add a fine (10mm) aggregate too? Seems from the website that either can be used?

2) The channel I have dug is just over 150mm deep. Would it be best to lay the concrete for bedding directly onto sub grade/ soil below to give a good 100mm depth below the setts or should I lay a thin layer hardcore first then concrete approx 50mm on top of this? Either way I will then top up the hardcore to 100mm for the gravel.

Cheers,

Dan

[Tony McC]

1) yep! Either can be used in a lightweight setting such as this.

2) Lay concrete first, then infill with sub-base - the key arguments are discussed here - I *know* that page talks about block pavers but the principles are the same.

[Findizle]

That’s great! Thanks for your help, this is such a great resource!

[Findizle]

Hi again,

I’ve pretty much laid all the setts now. Just been thinking about pointing them. As they are in a single line I guess hand pointing with 1 cement: 4 sand mix is my best option?

Will try and post a picture later.

Thanks,

Dan

[Findizle]

Pic as promised.

[Tony McC]

Yep - tedious, back-breaking, wrist-aching, soul-destroying hand pointing is, annoyingly, the best option.