I wish to make a path on sloping ground. As I will need to use a wheelbarrow I would like to use slabs with built in grip. Any ideas please?
Slabs for sloping path
Aug 12, 2005
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How sloping? If it's only slight you could lay each slab level, with a small step to the next - a regular pneumatic-tyred wheelbarrow will bump up the steps without a problem. Steeper and it might be better to lay concrete and finish it with a surface dressing of gravel:
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use that lattice stuff and fill the gaps with gravel:
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if you still want slabs you might find a supplier for this stuff (the bottom one):
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Bitter experience.... Holding back a loaded barrow on a sloping path can be a right pain, especially when the path is slippery. Steps with about 2-4" risers work well, not too high for the wheel, and you can get a rest whenever you want.
steps. I have seen ribbed paving somewhere, Stowellconcrete bareface paving looks the best bet.
How about steps with a channel up the middle for the barrow wheel?
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