I have a cement deck - wonder if its worth it to dig a border around it about 6 inches wide 3 or 4 inches deep and fill with marble chips/gravel - reasoning is the lawn/dirt is right up against the patio so drainage is an issue on the high side of the yard. would it be a waste of time? any pros/cons?...thx
marble chips around cement patio perimeter question
- Thread starter jp4120
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,223
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
If you need better water management then gravel may be better then dirt. Use 3/4 river rock. Gravel Around Pools - Further Reading
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,223
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
i was thinking 6 to 8 inches - would probably use marble chips like i have used in a couple other spots like under the cherry tree i have dug out a 6 foot long 10 inch deep trench filled with marble chips (see pic) that have helped with drainage in that area. the small stones in this area were then covered with larger river pebbles.
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You could also dig a trench and install a french drain. If you like the look of grass next to the deck you could cover the french drain with sod.