GingerTrotter
Well-Known Member
Oh help!
I am embarking on replacing my sand school... The current one is very old and was placed directly ontop of clay soil (previous owners)
So i am getting quotes to dig it up and put a proper one down.
I dont have a massive budget so my local farmer is doing it for me.
The current plan is extreme drainage! as many as he can put in, in a fish bone arrangement. Gravel on the top, then a 5 inch layer of hardcore over the whole area and then 4 inches of sand. with the addition of kick boards around the lower half of the fencing to act as a wind break.
My issue is sand! I live in the north east of scotland so silica sand is not an option - it needs to be transported up from England and is far too expensive.
My options are 6mm washed sand (£15 an tonne)
Sharp Sand, 80% silica and what most people use up here the supplier assured me (£13 a tonne)
Uniform Sand, similar to the sharp sand but slightly better drainage (£19 a tonne)
Sharp sand and the Uniform Sand are also washed.
Also membranes.... what do I use between the hardcore and the sand?
Its such a mindfield! and I know you lot will have a wealth of experience to share.
Thank you
x
I am embarking on replacing my sand school... The current one is very old and was placed directly ontop of clay soil (previous owners)
So i am getting quotes to dig it up and put a proper one down.
I dont have a massive budget so my local farmer is doing it for me.
The current plan is extreme drainage! as many as he can put in, in a fish bone arrangement. Gravel on the top, then a 5 inch layer of hardcore over the whole area and then 4 inches of sand. with the addition of kick boards around the lower half of the fencing to act as a wind break.
My issue is sand! I live in the north east of scotland so silica sand is not an option - it needs to be transported up from England and is far too expensive.
My options are 6mm washed sand (£15 an tonne)
Sharp Sand, 80% silica and what most people use up here the supplier assured me (£13 a tonne)
Uniform Sand, similar to the sharp sand but slightly better drainage (£19 a tonne)
Sharp sand and the Uniform Sand are also washed.
Also membranes.... what do I use between the hardcore and the sand?
Its such a mindfield! and I know you lot will have a wealth of experience to share.
Thank you
x