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Paving on garden drop of 0.8 meters - solutions to avoid decking

3 years ago

Hello, We have a big drop from our extension into our garden of approx 0.8 meters. We want to avoid decking and looking for what solution are available to use paving with steps down to the garden? how is this done without using concrete bases? are pedestal used and if so can anyone suggest or send links? Thanks

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Room-by-Room (UK) Ltd
3 years ago
Hi,

If you want to use pedestals then you will need a solid base to sit them on. I would suggest that a perimeter wall is built off a foundation. I would then infill the area with well compacted granular material such as crushed concrete or crushed granite. You should now have a solid base to lay the patio stones. Don't forget that you will need a balustrade to comply with building regulations.

Kind regards

Andrew
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