Question
"Hi. I'm planning a 30 foot by 4 foot walkway on a slight slope (2 foot drop in about 30 feet). I want to use pavers installed on a sand bed. I've read some articles that mention using 2" or so of gravel under the sand, but I can't find information as to what kind of gravel. My choices locally are turkey grit, which is a small, roundish pebble gravel (about 3/8" average diameter) or 3/4" quarry rock, a more uneven gravel with some dirt mixed in. We live in a somewhat rainy area (Oregon coast) so I want decent drainage. What are your thoughts? Thanks/"


Answer
Robert,
I would just have someone haul in a load of coarse white rock gravel.The sort they use in concrete and driveways.It is medium size and would be a perfect bed for the pavers.Mixing in sand would be a great idea so that the pavers will settle better than just gravel underneath.It is cheaper to buy a truckload than bags. Call a local concrete company to see if they can do that or if they know someone who could.
Sounds like it would be a gorgeous pathway when you are finished.Good luck!