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Default How much foundation for a path is enough?

On Sep 14, 9:54*am, bob haller wrote:
On Sep 14, 9:49 am, Aaron Fude wrote:





Hi,


I'm going for this look:


http://freeboundaries.com/path.jpg


I just had a contractor come and give me an estimate. He insisted that
what is required is to dig six inches down and pack the opening with
modified stone.


I was hoping to just build up to the grade that I wanted with fill and
tamp it down. Here's what I have so far:


http://freeboundaries.com/path1.jpg


Do you agree with the contractor or will I get satisfactory results
with my approach?


Thanks,


Aaron


if you dont do it right the stones will tilt and crack..... espically
if you live in a freezing area.

do it once and do it right


So which way is right?