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Pebble Path

In this project we are going to show you how to make a pebble path. We are going

to use 100x75 h4 treated tanalised posts for the edgings, gap 20 basecourse and a

choice of a number of topings (pebbles, bark, shell, chip etc.) A pebble path is

easier and cheaper to construct than a paving stone path and irregular and curved

shapes offer no problem although weeds can be a nuisance and regular raking can

sometimes be necessary. For this project we are assuming the ground is moderate

to firm, if not, soft ground will need to be excavated deeper and replaced by

basecourse metal.

Read at bottom of page for material list and other notes.

Step 1:

Excavations Dig out the proposed pathway to a depth of 75mm below

finished path height (usually existing ground level) and the required path

width.

Step 2:

Putting down the edging. Lay the edge boards (100x75 sawn h4

treared posts) into place so the top of the edge boards are at the

required path finished height. Retain them in place with stakes nailed to

the outside and trim the stakes off 20mm below the top of the edging

board. (see drawing below)

Step 3:

Base course Add a layer of GAP 20 base course in between the

edging boards. (GAP 20 is a mixture of rock. The abbreviation, GAP 20,

General All Passing, means the metal is graded to one certain size,

20mm in this case, and everything below this size is included in the

product). Add and compact the base course with a mechanical plate

vibrator until the finished height is 30mm down from the top of the edge

boards. At the same time compact the soil against the outside of the

edge boards thus ensuring they stay in place parellel. You can hire a

plate vibrator from your local hire centre.

Step 4:

Lay pebbles Lay pebbles on top of the base course and flush with the

top of the edge boards. Other preferences to pebbles might be garden

bark, gravel, shells, white chip etc.

Material List

MATERIALS

INFORMATION

100x75 sawn

h4 treated

Normally used as standard fence posts. Come in lengths of

2400mm

GAP 20 Base

course

GAP 20, G eneral A ll P a ssing, is a mixture of crushed rock

graded to 20mm and everything below. One cubic metre would

be enough to do a path 1m wide x 20m long or 20 sq metres

river pebbles

Different sizes. One cubic metre would be enough to do a path

1m wide x 30m long or 30 sq metres

garden bark

An alternative to pebbles. One cubic metre would be enough to

do a path 1m wide x 30m long or 30 sq metres

Shells

An alternative to pebbles. Different sizes. One cubic metre

would be enough to do a path 1m wide x 30m long or 30 sq

metres

McCallum chip

An alternative to pebbles. One cubic metre would be enough to

do a path 1m wide x 30m long or 30 sq metres

White chip

(limestone)

An alternative to pebbles. One cubic metre would be enough to

do a path 1m wide x 30m long or 30 sq metres

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