log slices?

silent gav

i was recently at a garden that used log slices as paving. it looked really well and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it. i.e. where to get them? what way would you weather treat them? are they durable?

joewicklow

They are not really log slices, they are made of stone!

I got mine in Blessington about 5 years ago.

silent gav

they were definitely real. i saw them in airfield in dundrum if anyones been there. think that they make there own but was just wondering if there is any where you can get them

Cul a cnoic

I got some in either Homebase or B&Q in Derry a few years back but they were made from concrete.

silent gav

this is not exactly what i'm talking about i was thinks of a path but it is the general idea
wood slice paving

aerosol

I'm currently doing the same thing for paths on my allotment.

Best bet is to find a friendly tree surgeon and throw him/her a few beer tokens to cut you some slices.All the same thickness helps to lay them level easier. I'm filling in the gaps with wood chippings.

silent gav

aerosol wrote: »

I'm currently doing the same thing for paths on my allotment.

Best bet is to find a friendly tree surgeon and throw him/her a few beer tokens to cut you some slices.All the same thickness helps to lay them level easier. I'm filling in the gaps with wood chippings.

Thanks.
Are you treating them with anything

aerosol

Hadn't planned to treat them as I have an ongoing supply and will just replace when rotted.When you find a supply ask what tree they'd recommend as you want a tree that won't rot too quickly.I'm using sycamore at the mo.

foxinsox

I love this idea and have always wanted to use them in a garden, just haven't worked the right garden yet to fit this style!

I agree with the above plan of friendly tree surgeon. . if they are used to using chainsaw they could do them very fast.

I have seen these used in garden designs but I have heard that they can be very slippy!

laros

Hi
Be aware that these can be VERY slippy.....A way to combat slippyness(spelling..?) Is to nail something like chicken wire across the surface of the log slice ...It provides some grip.

Lar