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Levelling a garden
Hi all
I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the information well (I'm a real gardening beginner). My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
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khevlan writes:
Hi all I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the information well (I'm a real gardening beginner). My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them. What you want is a string line and string line level. Mine is orange string wrapped around a plastic handle with a rotating reel. Here's what the string line level looks like: http://www.ironworkergear.com/stanle...linelevel.aspx It will work on any string but get the string made for the job, it's worth it. |
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I would use a water level. That's a clear flexible hose, open on both
ends. Pour water in, holding both ends up so it doesn't run out. The water level is equal in both ends no matter what. Una |
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Una wrote:
I would use a water level. That's a clear flexible hose, open on both ends. Pour water in, holding both ends up so it doesn't run out. The water level is equal in both ends no matter what. wrote: For my last project I made my own water level out of clear flexible hose. I don't know why but I found it difficult to get consistent readings and difficult to prop up both ends of the hose. Hose alone is difficult. For good tips on how to make a really easy water level, see http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/WaterLevel.htm Una |
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khevlan wrote:
Hi all I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the information well (I'm a real gardening beginner). My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. How big is the area and how level does it need to be? Laser levels are quite cheap these days and much more effective over a large area if it needs to be accurate. David |
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On Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:38:26 +1000, "David Hare-Scott"
wrote: khevlan wrote: Hi all I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the information well (I'm a real gardening beginner). My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. How big is the area and how level does it need to be? Laser levels are quite cheap these days and much more effective over a large area if it needs to be accurate. And you don't want a patio level, it needs to be pitched so that water runs off and away from buildings. |
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brooklyn1 writes:
On Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:38:26 +1000, "David Hare-Scott" wrote: khevlan wrote: Hi all I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the information well (I'm a real gardening beginner). My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. How big is the area and how level does it need to be? Laser levels are quite cheap these days and much more effective over a large area if it needs to be accurate. And you don't want a patio level, it needs to be pitched so that water runs off and away from buildings. Yes, but you need to find level to establish the pitch. |
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On Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:10:53 -0400, wrote:
brooklyn1 writes: On Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:38:26 +1000, "David Hare-Scott" wrote: khevlan wrote: Hi all I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the information well (I'm a real gardening beginner). My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. How big is the area and how level does it need to be? Laser levels are quite cheap these days and much more effective over a large area if it needs to be accurate. And you don't want a patio level, it needs to be pitched so that water runs off and away from buildings. Yes, but you need to find level to establish the pitch. Actually level exists by default, determined by gravity... one only needs to determine pitch... that's why those secondary/terciary graduations on mason's levels. Line levels are good for erecting a fence/curbing but are pretty useless for determining patio pitch, roof/gutter pitch, wasteline pitch... for larger jobs or where more accuracy is required, like parking lots and roadways, one should use a transit/theodolite. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodolite |
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brooklyn1 writes:
On Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:10:53 -0400, wrote: brooklyn1 writes: On Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:38:26 +1000, "David Hare-Scott" wrote: khevlan wrote: Hi all I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the information well (I'm a real gardening beginner). My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. How big is the area and how level does it need to be? Laser levels are quite cheap these days and much more effective over a large area if it needs to be accurate. And you don't want a patio level, it needs to be pitched so that water runs off and away from buildings. Yes, but you need to find level to establish the pitch. Actually level exists by default, determined by gravity... Hmm, what did I say about "level existing"? I used the term "find level". Do you think you can find level by default? one only needs to determine pitch... that's why those secondary/terciary graduations on mason's levels. Line levels are good for erecting a fence/curbing but are pretty useless for determining patio pitch, roof/gutter pitch, wasteline pitch... for larger jobs or where more accuracy is required, like parking lots and roadways, one should use a transit/theodolite. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodolite A quick search turns up prices of $750 to $1000 US. Is that really your advice? If you can find a reasonably priced laser with a light bright enough, go for it. Otherwise, you need good string to mark out the size and shape of the patio, so the string is needed anyway. Cut some good pegs, run the string, hang the $2 line level on the string and you're on your way. |
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"David Hare-Scott" writes:
khevlan wrote: Hi all I'm trying to level a section of garden to put down a patio. I have read guides on the internet about how to do this but do not comprehend the information well (I'm a real gardening beginner). My understanding is that I need a "master peg," a spirit level and level planks but am not sure exactly what to do with them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. How big is the area and how level does it need to be? Laser levels are quite cheap these days and much more effective over a large area if it needs to be accurate. I believe laser levels are difficult to use outdoors. Read that somewhere... |
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