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Hello professionals, I'm seeking advice on addressing a 20cm gap between my concrete area and my fence. I'm considering a couple of approaches. The initial option involves placing a weed mat and incorporating pebbles. As for the second choice, I'm thinking of adding garden soil and cultivating flowers. However, I'm uncertain about whether the 20cm space is adequate for the flowers to thrive. Additionally, I'd appreciate guidance on effectively sealing the corner to prevent soil erosion. Thank you for your assistance.
Hello @rushir
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's marvellous to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about your fence gap.
Your idea of putting weedmat and pebbles sounds like a good idea. However, cultivating flowers in that space might be a bit tight and the intense heat radiating from the Colour bond fence will dehydrate any plant that comes too close to it.
Looking at the photo you posted it seems that you have clay type soil which is not good for plants either. One option I would like to propose is to cover the gap with a timber sleeper. This will allow you to use the rest of the driveway up to the fence line. You can use a narrow-raised garden bed or individually potted plants.
In regards to the corner, I recommend covering the end with a piece of timber sleeper to prevent any of the soil from getting washed away. I've placed a sample image below to give you an idea of what it could look like. Please have a look and tell me what you think.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @rushir
If you need to trim the sleeper, please make sure to wear personal protection such as gloves goggles and a mask. It's important that you cut the sleeper in an open area to prevent the saw dust from getting trapped in your workshop. It's also important to make sure that no one is around you so that they will not be exposed to the sawdust.
Please do not sand the surface of the sleeper.
To protect the cut portion, I suggest using Tanalised 300g Clear Enseal Timber Treatment. Again, make sure to wear personal protection when using the spray. Please follow all the safety guidelines indicated at the back of the spray can.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hi Eric
I have been reading your recommendations about the timber sleeper on the gap between the concrete and the fence an I was wondering if it would work for me as well. I have the same issue at my place. The gap runs along my verandah all the way to the backyard. In some sections weed grows and, in others, the gap collects rubbish. I haven't quite measure the size of the gap, but I wanted to know if the timber sleeper would work in my case as well. I am considering to install patio pavers in this area and was wondering if they work with the limber sleeper.
Thank you
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @CintiaCF. It's marvellous to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about closing a gap.
I think aesthetically the slabs are a good option that you could also implement to close the gap. However, paving over this addition would require the installation to be quite solid. What sort of pavers were you intending to lay over this area, and would they be placed on the concrete or a sand bedding, or were you planning to adhere them with glue to the concrete? Would the paver finish at the timber edge or be laid over it? It would likely be best to pave up to the timber, but not over it.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
