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Gravel

Posted by Glenn Ellis on March 10, 2013 at 8:54am in Design

I have designed a small gravel area that curves with a brick edging, as an extension to my clients existing patio.
My client is concerned about how this would look after a heavy downpour, particularly as his garden suffers from flooding when it rains for days.

He has asked me if he can see an example of a gravel terrace somewhere locally, preferably somewhere that he can visit.

Any ideas ? the area is Brentwood Essex.

Thanks

Glenn

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  • Faith Caine March 10, 2013 at 9:49am

    Hi just a thought - have you thought about Resin Bound Paving? This can deal with drainage issues as well as it is permeable? It has been used extensively in public areas . It means that the gravel stays put but still allows for drainage?
    Resin Surfacing projects group has a few members who work with Resin and they should be able to give you a a few places to view it?

  • Kieran Ray March 10, 2013 at 2:29pm

    If he is worried about loosing the gravel or it pitting deeply, what about installing Coregravel, its on the right in the advertisers. That will keep the gravel in place better.

  • Faith Caine March 10, 2013 at 5:43pm

    Have you worked with the gravel stabilisers Keiran? It would probably be a good option for the area Glen is talking about - I just wondered how well the gravel stays within the honeycomb system?

  • Kieran Ray March 10, 2013 at 6:07pm

    I haven worked with them, but I have walked over many areas with them and they seem to hold the gravel well and of course help with access for wheelchairs etc.

  • Glenn Ellis March 10, 2013 at 7:38pm

    Thank you Faith, good idea, I have done that.

  • Glenn Ellis March 10, 2013 at 7:40pm

    Thanks Kieran, I will take a look.

  • Thermo March 10, 2013 at 9:10pm

    i dont quite see what his concern is?

  • Glenn Ellis March 11, 2013 at 4:54pm

    I think he is worried that it will all "float away", but I have asked him excatly what he means
    Regards

    Glenn

  • Thermo March 12, 2013 at 8:26pm

    Lost count of how many ive done and never ever had a problem with them doing anything in such weather. Unless of course he gets tidal waves up that neck of the woods!

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