Very large stepping stones on grass for small patio?
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How to create grid with stepping stones and grass?
Comments (4)Those grasses suitable for your climate are rampant growers. A common design for modern houses is the one you describe, one foot squares set in grass. If you continue on with this plan be prepared to spend a great deal of time weed whacking around each square, one at a time, to retain their crisp appearance as grasses over run them. I would never foist this type of design off on a customer without warning them of its high maintenance problems. Your choice....See MoreCan concrete stepping stones be formed in place in the grass?
Comments (3)Difficult to make the stones uniform thickness. That won't matter while they are placed here, but karma being what it is, you may want to install them some other place some day. Then they will be a B**** to install at that point, you can take it from me, whose parents made a paver slab patio poured in place with stones of very uneven thickness and un-flat bottoms. Because my parents did pebble designs in the slabs I was attached to them, took them to our new house for re-use. Am now coming to terms with taking them to concrete recycling :-) Moral of story: make bottoms flat, try to keep thickness uniform. Also, if you think these may ever be moved, even just to discard them, consider the weight as you increase the thickness. In your climate, you will also have to consider frost heave, especially if drainage is poor. Consult locally! KarinL...See MoreHelp! Very Small Patio/Deck Suggestions Needed...With Pics!
Comments (1)I believe ours is similar to what you describe. This deck covers the original concrete steps but I built it flush with the house floor. I felt this would be safer for carrying things indoors/outdoors. Ours measures 4 feet wide and we use it for egress from the house onto the patio. It certainly could accommodate a couple chairs. The only observation I have is your height. Leaving the top step exposed might set the decking too close to the ground and cause a moisture problem for the wood. I believe the least costly material for building a deck will be pressure treated wood but cedar will be more lasting and with the relatively small size the cost difference shouldn't be too much. Good luck....See MorePatio 101_start away or up against the house? Step down vs landing?
Comments (2)Following, so bumping. BTW, not sure I fully understand needing a step down - people have walk out, accessible patio's and decks ....how are their's different? I'm looking to add a wheelchair roll out raised patio and am hoping to learn more...I know I'll need to protect the entry with a deep overhang....hoping you get some knowledgable responders....See MoreAbbeysDad
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