Photo: Kolin Smith
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To grade the path for drainage, cut a small scrap of wood to a thickness equaling 1/8 inch for every foot of the path’s width. Tape the scrap to the end of a 4-foot level. Rest the level across the two rails, with the scrap wood positioned on top of the rail on the lower side of the path. Using a mallet, tap the rail into the ground until the bubble reads level.
Pour about 2 inches of masonry sand or stone dust into the space between the rails. Tamp the sand. Position the screed between the rails and pull it across the sand to even out the surface and fill in the low spots (as shown). If necessary, add more sand, tamp, then screed again.
Pour about 2 inches of masonry sand or stone dust into the space between the rails. Tamp the sand. Position the screed between the rails and pull it across the sand to even out the surface and fill in the low spots (as shown). If necessary, add more sand, tamp, then screed again.
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