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jema Downsizer Moderator
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jema Downsizer Moderator
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dpack
Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Posts: 45563 Location: yes
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wood with a good surface/ edge strip is fairly safe, easy and cheap. it wont last more than a couple of decades.
1/4 " to dust granite, snowchem, rebar, good shuttering and casting can be awesome practical and if given the full surfacing protocols is semi precious in look. not cheap if bought in and not easy to learn.
as with all options it needs good ,suitable prep.
depending on the ground ( which can make it cost prohibitive ) and how much work you fancy ( or can pay for ) well placed, well chosen stones can be very effective and stunning good looking. that version needs doing extremely well as it isnt just about the look.
if you are luck with the ground it might be the most beautiful, practical and cost effective option.
brick and precast step slabs also depends on the ground, bricks need to sit on a stable base and whatever the design ensuring a stable base is the prime factor in deciding on brick. materials are cheap, good labour is worth a lot .
a couple of things to consider:
does the whole slope move? if so should the steps move with it or it should it move under them.
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is a gentle slope a better option? can it be done?, look good?, be easy to use? and be cost effective?
wiping a path around a contour gradient can be done in a surprisingly small space:wink:
ps coppice steps can be made with an axe and a coppice, they work very well in sensible footwear
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jema Downsizer Moderator
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jema Downsizer Moderator
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