Garden path rebuild
Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 9:40 am
Hello all, looking for a bit of guidance please.
We have an old, wonky and a bit broken in places, paving slab path. I'd like to remove it, level off as much as possible, and then relay with some new stones (same/similar size), from bottom of steps (on left of the first image) to top of steps (on right of second image).
I've never done this before, and whilst I'm sure it isn't a complicated job (albeit, quite labour intensive), I'm unsure of the process to do it correctly.
The path will only ever be used for walking, accessing the back of the garden.
What I've learned with the help of this site is:
Remove all current flags
assess and dig out what was originally underneath and most likely discard
lay a sub-base of approx 100-150mm thick and level as required
lay a course of sharp-sand to place stones on and level as required
If I choose to flash it up a bit, I may use some bricks and frame the pathway, in which case more learning required.
Is the above roughly correct(-ish)? As you can see, something needs to be done. It's a hazard in current form for everyone (youngsters, oldies, and slightly over-the-limit middle-aged, thinks he can tackle any job types).
Drainage across the entire garden is typically very good. Lawn has stayed extremely solid all winter - and this winter has been properly wet.
Original stones have been down for approx 50 years.
Doing what I can to tackle these jobs myself, but need to make sure I learn and do it right
Thanks for any advice.
We have an old, wonky and a bit broken in places, paving slab path. I'd like to remove it, level off as much as possible, and then relay with some new stones (same/similar size), from bottom of steps (on left of the first image) to top of steps (on right of second image).
I've never done this before, and whilst I'm sure it isn't a complicated job (albeit, quite labour intensive), I'm unsure of the process to do it correctly.
The path will only ever be used for walking, accessing the back of the garden.
What I've learned with the help of this site is:
Remove all current flags
assess and dig out what was originally underneath and most likely discard
lay a sub-base of approx 100-150mm thick and level as required
lay a course of sharp-sand to place stones on and level as required
If I choose to flash it up a bit, I may use some bricks and frame the pathway, in which case more learning required.
Is the above roughly correct(-ish)? As you can see, something needs to be done. It's a hazard in current form for everyone (youngsters, oldies, and slightly over-the-limit middle-aged, thinks he can tackle any job types).
Drainage across the entire garden is typically very good. Lawn has stayed extremely solid all winter - and this winter has been properly wet.
Original stones have been down for approx 50 years.
Doing what I can to tackle these jobs myself, but need to make sure I learn and do it right
Thanks for any advice.