ᐅ What kind of gravel drainage or gravel gutter have you installed?

Created on: 18 Aug 2017 08:26

We are almost finished with our outbuilding now. We are considering what to do as a base edge at the bottom of the walls in the areas that won’t be paved (about 50%).

Normally, a gravel drainage edge would be common. However, I’m unsure if the effort is really necessary. The bricklayer mentioned something about "edging stones," but I can’t really imagine what that means.

What have you done in similar situations, and does anyone know of other options? Does anyone have lawn right up to the base of the wall? If so, how is the wall protected? Any pictures?

ypg18 Aug 2017 18:14

There is the gravel option...
However, for outbuildings and lawns, there is actually the "edging stone" option—placed directly along the wall, so you can mow the lawn there.

kaho67418 Aug 2017 18:41

ypg schrieb:
There is the gravel option...
But for outbuildings and lawns, there is actually the option of a "curb stone" – placed directly along the wall, so you can mow the lawn right there.

Yes, that’s exactly what was meant. "Curb stone." I’ll have to look it up.

kaho67418 Aug 2017 18:43

Hmm, not very convincing somehow. It will probably end up being gravel after all.

meister keks18 Aug 2017 21:53

#10

Hi, we solved it like this.
The stones also go around the terrace.
Under the white stones, there is cheaper drainage gravel hidden.