ᐅ Sandbox made from deep-edge concrete blocks 2x2m – shading considerations
Created on: 18 Feb 2025 14:56
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Prager91
Hello everyone,
Next to the terrace, I had a 2x2m (6.5x6.5 ft) frame built by our landscaper using curb stones.
I filled it with sand, so the area is flush with the lawn and looks great. Our child plays in it, and everything fits well – except for the shading.
We don’t have any attachment points nearby, unfortunately. It gets very windy in our garden, so any shading solution should be well secured.
I’m currently considering making something myself here – but I always like to ask for advice here, since there are often good tips and ideas!
I was thinking of attaching four stainless steel “posts” screwed on each corner from the outside (digging up a bit of lawn and using anchors) and then fastening a sunshade to them.
Do you think this is the best or easiest solution?
Additionally, I would like to have a seating area, since the about 15cm (6 inches) wide curb stones are not really suitable for that. I thought about simply anchoring 2-3 boards along the entire length to the curb stones, which should be the easiest way here as well, right?
Looking forward to your suggestions! Especially with new builds, I’m sure some have built a sandbox with curbstones like this – maybe someone else had the same problem?
Next to the terrace, I had a 2x2m (6.5x6.5 ft) frame built by our landscaper using curb stones.
I filled it with sand, so the area is flush with the lawn and looks great. Our child plays in it, and everything fits well – except for the shading.
We don’t have any attachment points nearby, unfortunately. It gets very windy in our garden, so any shading solution should be well secured.
I’m currently considering making something myself here – but I always like to ask for advice here, since there are often good tips and ideas!
I was thinking of attaching four stainless steel “posts” screwed on each corner from the outside (digging up a bit of lawn and using anchors) and then fastening a sunshade to them.
Do you think this is the best or easiest solution?
Additionally, I would like to have a seating area, since the about 15cm (6 inches) wide curb stones are not really suitable for that. I thought about simply anchoring 2-3 boards along the entire length to the curb stones, which should be the easiest way here as well, right?
Looking forward to your suggestions! Especially with new builds, I’m sure some have built a sandbox with curbstones like this – maybe someone else had the same problem?
