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- Can I pave my garden path without curbs?
- What are curbs for?
- Which special features do I have to consider?
- Can I fix my way without curbs?
- The most important information about curbs:
- Tips
Curbs give the way stability
Can I pave my garden path without curbs?
There are several reasons to want to pave a way without curbs. You may want to make the path arcuate, or you may want to minimize the cost of doing so. Such a way is quite possible, but not always sensible.
What are curbs for?
Curbs serve as a visual boundary of a path, but they also contribute to the stability. For example, in the case of paths made of gravel, chippings or bark mulch, a boundary boundary prevents the material from entering the adjacent beds. But even a paved path is more stable by curbs, especially if they are placed in concrete.
Which special features do I have to consider?
Without curbs your path may lack stability. That's why you should definitely create a solid base. Otherwise your new path will probably not last very long. However, this only applies to not too much burdened ways. If loads are transported in a wheelbarrow on a narrow road or even drive a car there, you do not give up any possibility of stabilization.
Can I fix my way without curbs?
If you have decided on a path without curbs, then you can fix it in a different way. Instead of the curb stones, place the outer row of the selected paving stones in concrete. You can do this alternatively at the beginning of the paving or as a last step.
In the second case, lay the path completely without edges and then pick up the outer rows of stones on both sides of the path to put them into concrete. This may be a bit complicated but leads to good results. In addition, you can correct in this way, the route during the paving yet.
The most important information about curbs:
Tips
If you do not want to set curbs, you should pay attention to a particularly solid substructure. It serves the stability of your way.