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Peter Seibel 18 years ago

So I've sorted out what gravel/road base/whatever I'm going to use. I've driven some stakes and built a frame out of pressure treated

2x4s. I "leveled" them by laying a board across my trench, resting on the ground on either side. That turns out not to be particularly level. Should I

a) Leave it as it is so the path will be flush with the unlevel surrounding ground.

b) Make the frame more level by raising one side a bit above the surrounding ground

c) Make the frame more level by lowering one side a bit below the surrounding ground

d) Make the frame level and then try to even out the surrounding ground with some of the dirt I have left over from digging my trench.

Or something else entirely?

-Peter

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jloomis 18 years ago

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HerHusband 18 years ago

I generally made my paver walkway the same height as the yard so I could run the mower right over the top. However, you should slope the walkway slightly to direct water runoff.

For instance, my walkway runs parallel to the back of our house. I did not want water running off the walkway towards the house, so I raised the side along the house so water runs off towards the yard. Along the length of the walk, it generally follows the slope of the yard, but I worked with the slopes to ensure water was directed away from buildings and so it wouldn't puddle in the yard. While the walk "looks" level, it actually has several strategic slopes to accomodate issues in different areas.

Good luck!

Anthony

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