Gravel For Decking Base
It s time to ditch the decking and opt instead for swish stone gravel or even fake grass by esther walker for the daily mail.
Gravel for decking base. 08 38 edt 17 march 2017 updated. Then divide the decking surface area by the single board coverage. Decorative stones and gravel are versatile and hard wearing making them the ideal choice for a multitude of projects around your garden. For soft ground place paving stones on top of the gravel.
The more organised you are before a project starts the easier it will be. Do you need assistance. Equipment needed to lay decking. 150mm x 50mm 6x2in pressure treated softwood joists are the standard timber used by professionals for a good sturdy decking sub base.
How to paint and maintain decking with an array of colours and pack sizes the homebase range of garden pebbles and gravel chippings will decorate your home s exterior in style. If you are ordering a large amount of gravel aggregate or slate maybe you would like to discuss it with us on 0330 058 5068 as there may be transport savings to be made on orders over 15 bulk bags or on a loose tipped load of 20 tonnes or more. The timber joists are normally pre treated with tanalith tanalised at source and there is nothing to gain and much to lose by thinking that you can simply brush a standard preservative onto the joists. A bag of garden gravel is always handy to keep stowed away for odd jobs.
If laying the deck over lawn mark out the area then dig out to a depth of 50mm. Decorative stone will give you the perfect base for a carport or canopy or make a home for your bbq and other garden equipment. Cover large areas with garden gravel or simply use a few bags to add a decorative touch to your garden. Our gravel calculator can be used for most gravel and aggregates featured on our website.
Decking surface area single board coverage x 1 1 the total number of boards needed plus wiggle room for wastage. From driveways and footpaths to borders and beds whether you re giving your garden a design revamp or overhauling your driveway we have a wide range of decorative aggregate gravel and garden pebbles to suit every budget and project no matter the size. Cover the ground with landscaping fabric and add gravel.