Fun project No. 2

Installing a slate path
When You have no Concrete Pad

 

  1. Dig out about 3 to 4 inches (75-100mm) of ground over the length and width of the proposed walkway or path. Install bender board along each side to define the walkway of about 28 inches (say 700 mm) wide.

  2. Spread fine crushed granite (fines) to about one-inch (25mm) from the top. Rake smooth, then water down with a garden spray.

  3. Lay 24x24 inch (600x600mm) slate or quartzite tiles of about ½" (12mm) thick from American Slate (or SWL) in your favorite colors. Lay them in the center of the walkway and about 4 inches (100mm) apart.

  4. Spread more fines to bring the fines to the same level as the slates. Wash in with a garden spray. The walkway is ready to use and will become firm and very durable.

The slates will stand all but the most severe usage, and any slate can be easily replaced in minutes.

Have fun, enjoy your home, and tell me about your project.

Best wishes,

John Place

Fun Project #1 / Fun Project #3 / Fun Project #4

 


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