firepit/ entertaining area

[cal2]

I have dug up all the pebbles and trying to level this patch properly this time.  My plan is to level the ground, put weedmat on then lay the pebbles on top.  My question is do I use sand to level the ground?  I have already got a tamper. Thanks heaps! It is a 3.3m x1.5m patch.

[JacobZ]

Hi @cal2,

Instead of sand, I would suggest you use road base as it can be compacted better than sand can, which will create long term stability in the area. Sand is usually used for fine-tuning levels after a compacted base, but it doesn't look like you have a heap of room to work with, so I would just use road base instead, compact and level it and then lay your weedmat over the top.

Let me know what you think, and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

[cal2]

Hey Jacob,

You meant road base stone?  Thanks.

Cal

[JacobZ]

Hi @cal2,

Yes, I meant road base stone. Suppliers vary from place to place, so it is easiest for me to link you to a search term rather than a specific item. 

Road base is a compactible material that is made from crushed rock, gravel, sand, and fine particles. It can be purchased in 20kg bags and as bulk bags of a tonne or cubic metre through the Special Orders desk, depending on your location.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob