Over the years, a few customers have asked us about the wisdom of using gravel grids. We did a deep dive into this topic, examining options on the Internet, calling dealers and supply yards, and comparing product data. We ended up with so much information that we decided to split our findings into three blog posts:
Let’s start with the basics.
…ContinuedDaniel Burnstein of Brooklyn, New York had a unique dilemma: his client wanted to be able to use the backyard with a wheelchair. Concrete work and pavers can be expensive, and Daniel liked the rustic charm of gravel.
His question: Can gravel surfaces be wheelchair accessible? The answer is yes—if they meet certain standards.
Washington Rock, with the help of landscape architect Clayton Beaudoin, researched the topic and came up with guidelines for making gravel surfaces wheelchair accessible.
Our goal is to make these guidelines as easy as possible to follow, so we created a simple guide below. Then we included additional resources, such as a Glossary of Terms and Research Notes.
Check out the companion piece to this article, “Designing for Diana: How We Made Gravel Wheelchair-Accessible in Brooklyn,” to read about how we used our guidelines to help Daniel create a gravel-accessible backyard. The project is summarized in the video below.
…ContinuedSo you’ve decided that sand is your footing material of choice. In this article, we’ll discuss standards for arena sand (also known as equestrian sand). We’ll also talk about which sands Tacoma- and Seattle-area arenas like best at Washington Rock Quarries.
…ContinuedDear Washington Rock is a new blog series in which people ask our representative, The Rock, questions about which materials to use for their projects. If you’re interested in having your question answered, drop us a line.
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Dear Washington Rock is a new blog series in which people ask our representative, The Rock, questions about which materials to use for their projects. If you’re interested in having your question answered, drop us a line.
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