On Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:04:54 -0400, wrote:



I'm using gravel to provide an incline for water run off away from the
house Managed to snag a load of gravel for nothing, so might as
well use it. Plus this is under the eaves of a house and the gutters
occasionally leak and overflow, so gravel is being used to
prevent erosion.

I have one layer of gravel inclined away from the house and would
like to place a waterproof membrane over this layer, and then place
another layer of gravel on top. The first layer is already inclined
away from the house.

What type of membrane or plastic sheeting would be best to
use? Something that is fairly durable and long lasting.


Thanks in advance !!

Peter


Thanks again for all the responses..... the pond liner membrane
seems to be the best and is readily available. Roofing material
is a second best. Both are good suggestions for the purpose.

Torrential downpours, those who have experienced them know
what they are like..... those who haven't experienced them haven't
a clue. This is Maryland, the humidity bowl of the East, with
the Chesapeake on one side and the mountains on the other. July
and August temps in the 90's and occasionally triple digits. High
humidity... I was actually watching the haze from evaporating water
yesterday while the thunderheads were starting to grow... hours later
it was coming down in buckets. An hour later the sun was out again.

Anyway... as always, thanks for sharing your knowledge and
experience. The people in this newsgroup are the most helpful in
the world !!!

Peter