The convenience of living on the site largely depends on the competent location of the house, outbuildings, the location of the garden and vegetable garden. After the approval of the layout of the main objects, paths are marked on the territory. At the summer cottage, you can make garden paths with your own hands inexpensively and beautifully.
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Project selection and cost estimation
Paths should lead to a residential building, outbuildings, resting places, a garden and a vegetable garden. First of all, the paths to the house and utility structures are marked on the plan. The rest of the approach paths are considered secondary, their location is determined after applying the main elements for movement.
The choice of material depends on many factors. First of all, on the financial capabilities of the owner of the site, on how correctly the laying technology was chosen, the relief and the condition of the soil. After installation, the approaches to all objects must be completely safe.
In some cases, the tracks can last for many years without changes or begin to deteriorate after several years of operation. The main problem that can arise after the arrangement of the tracks is their subsidence after the start of the precipitation season.
When marking, it is determined what configuration the paths will have. They can be straight or winding. The latest designers recommend choosing the owners of small plots. This option visually enlarges the area.
Track laying technology
This type of work begins with marking and soil preparation. Sod is removed in places of future paths. As a result, you should get a small trench in size and depth. Next, a sand pillow is laid. It is poured and carefully leveled, then tamped. The area of the future track is covered with a layer of gravel or gravel. The next stage of work depends on the type and properties of the material chosen for the design of the paths.
Natural stone is one of the most common materials, suitable for any landscape design. Expensive types of products include:
- basalt;
- granite;
- porphyry;
- marble.
Sandstone and limestone are slightly cheaper. A coating made of untreated stone or, conversely, sawn into bars, will look good. Stone tiles are quite expensive, but their lifespan is practically unlimited. Also, the material is natural, which means it does not harm human health.
The disadvantages include:
- the complexity of styling due to a fairly large weight;
- icing during the winter period;
- high cost, even if using limestone.
Porous stones, which include tuff and limestone, require periodic processing. They absorb moisture well, therefore, to prevent destruction, they are treated with a water-repellent solution. When laying the stone, make sure that the top side is flat.
Wood is a beautiful material, but completely impractical for equipping paths. Such "sidewalks" assembled from wood require constant maintenance and treatment with special compounds. Most often, on the sites you can find a coating of wooden cuts. The best material for this is oak and larch.
Disadvantages: short service life.
Special materials: this group includes stone, paving stones, paving slabs, asphalt. In this case, the tracks will cost a significant amount, but even a novice builder can cope with their creation.
Bulk from gravel and crushed stone are the simplest and cheapest options for paths. Formed from crushed stone, gravel and pebble.
Disadvantages:
- do not withstand heavy loads;
- over time, overgrow and clog;
- at the very beginning of operation, it is inconvenient to move along them;
- mandatory installation of curbs is required to maintain shape;
- constantly have to add gravel.
There are a lot of materials suitable for creating garden paths. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. When choosing, it is necessary to weigh all the pros and cons, evaluate the scope of work.
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