gravel path=giant mess

[whitedogone]

If you have a lumber yard close to you, you can get what they use to wrap lumber in and put those down. They are called lumber wraps (go figure). You can get all you what around here for free. They help a LOT.

 

[Mean Jean]

If you have a lumber yard close to you, you can get what they use to wrap lumber in and put those down. They are called lumber wraps (go figure). You can get all you what around here for free. They help a LOT.

Thanks for the great idea.
I will drop by the lumber yard tomorrow on my way home.


I missed Monday evening due to rain.
Tuesday evening to ball hockey.
Wasn't looking good for my Sunday deadline.
Today I hit the ground running!

I managed to set the remainder of the ties in the first hour.
Then my wife Cheryl helped me level, and space all the ties.....ALL the ties!
Tomorrow I'm going to fire up the Kubota and fill the path in with gravel, fill the outside part of the ties with the dirt I removed
Looking good for Sunday deadline.

Attached is the pic with the left side levelled.
It was too dark for a picture with both side done.

 

[DwightD123]

I hope those ties stay level for you. I was always told you have to dig in and not fill up. I don't envy the work but I am sure in the end you are going to have a very nice walk path. Keep at it.

 

[Mean Jean]

Ties were dug in, all of them.
I will fill in on the outside where the ground is.

 

[deezler]

Wow, your land is FLAT out there!

Looking good.

 

[ricklman]

Wow, your land is FLAT out there!

Looking good.

Yeah, I was thinking that, and, I only counted 2 rocks! That ain't real dirt:laughing:

This is real dirt Just kiddin' ya here, good luck with your project.

 

[sparc]

psssstttttt.... the FD recommends extending the top of the ladder 5 rungs above the edge of the roof. This gives you something to grab on to as you step on/off the ladder.

so from the pic, it looks like the path to no were.... you have a barn or something planned for the back of the property?

Actually, OSHA says a minimum of 36" beyond the point of contact with the structure. If FD rule of 5 rungs meets or exceeds 36", that's OK.

 

[Mean Jean]

If you have a lumber yard close to you, you can get what they use to wrap lumber in and put those down. They are called lumber wraps (go figure). You can get all you what around here for free. They help a LOT.

I managed to pick up and install 3 lumber wraps as weed barrier.
I'm now starting to think that the lumber wraps are NOT a good idea.
As the are water proof they will not allow water thru.
I'm concerned that the water will sit on the wraps (under the gravel of course) and make the path mushy.

Can someone chime in on using lumber wraps?


RE: picture
I managed to find a few rocks in the tilling process.
The rock by the front end of the tire is the largest I removed from the path.
Hitting this rock was the frst time I heard the slip clutch on my tiller engage...it's a biggie!

 

[Mean Jean]

Actually, OSHA says a minimum of 36" beyond the point of contact with the structure. If FD rule of 5 rungs meets or exceeds 36", that's OK.

I moved the ladder into the garage so as to get into my attic.
I made sure I had 3 rungs over the top and it was much easier to get up and down....especially after a few brews.
Good tip!

 

[NormL]

I managed to pick up and install 3 lumber wraps as weed barrier.
I'm now starting to think that the lumber wraps are NOT a good idea.
As the are water proof they will not allow water thru.
I'm concerned that the water will sit on the wraps (under the gravel of course) and make the path mushy.

Can someone chime in on using lumber wraps?


RE: picture
I managed to find a few rocks in the tilling process.
The rock by the front end of the tire is the largest I removed from the path.
Hitting this rock was the frst time I heard the slip clutch on my tiller engage...it's a biggie!

Maybe poke a few holes with some rod or a fork wherever the water gathers. Your stone will be softer there and depending on clay content of your sub-soil, the water would slowly drain away.