Is gravel needed in a concrete footer for a brick planter?
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KMS Woodworks on Jun 08, 2013I thinks this could go either way...of more concern would be a drainage option. depending on the depth of the planter and how it is "filled" a few short lengths of PVC pipe embedded in the footer to allow excess water to drain out. before the planter is filled. a thick bed of coarse stone with landscape fabric over the top to prevent soil from clogging the stone. Any trapped water could then drain out. My main concern would be with freeze thaw pressures from a saturated soil block.Helpful Reply
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PAVERS DEPOT on Jun 10, 2013SIMPLE SAKRETE WITH GRAVEL IN IT IS SUFFICIENT.. DIG THE FOOTER DEEP ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE HEIGHT OF THE PLANTER WALL.Helpful Reply
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Cynthia on Jun 20, 2013I would use gravel to allow it to drain out of the bottom correctly.Helpful Reply
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