More walling and preparation work

The second half of this week has been dedicated to finishing the blockwork for the walls at the front of the property, completing the laying and grouting of the granite cobbles, and, today, the laying and compacting of another fifteen tons of crushed stone to form the foundation for the final gravel surface, which will be reinforced by plastic 'crates' (of which more in a later post). 

Stef and Graham enjoyed a spell of good weather and finished the block and sett work, also removing the majority of the stone and earth spoil which had accumulated.

Today Lee and his assistant arrived after the delivery by Lelo of the crushed stone, bringing a drive-on roller. They worked throughout the day to remove the remaining spoil and level and compact the foundation surface for the front driveway and parking area.

across the entrance: foundations for stone walls and the tarmac path which will have a resin bonded finish

we will have an outside bed to plant - all the concrete blocks will be clad in stone

the final row of cobbles around the area to be prepped for gravel

packed up, in the evening light

our small stock of limestone walling stone

Pat greeting the early morning arrival of more foundation stone

another fifteen tons of crushed stone

the tipper just fitted under the lime tree

lunchtime on stone-spreading day (the roller is hiding behind the hedge)

end of day - the roller leaves on its trailer

enjoying the tidier view


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