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Here is an easy and effective method to help you get a level measurement when landscaping.
Levelling off large areas or finding the same level on different parts of a house or wall can be a bit of a challenge. Projects like paving, pergolas, decks, tiling and landscaping all become a lot easier and less daunting if you use a water level. All you need for the job are two wooden stakes and a few metres of clear plastic tubing. This method is based on the simple principle that water always finds its own level.
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The first step is to find the ground area that you desire to line up your measurements against. You may use the edge of a nearby brick wall to compare against for example, or a similar object. Hammer a stake into this spot and attach one end of your plastic tubing to it with some tape.
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Next, attach the other end of the tube to a stake driven into the ground at the place that needs adjusting (levelling).
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Fill the tube with water. At first there will be a few air bubbles in the tube, so keep the water flowing until all the bubbles are gone.
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Stop the flow of water and go back to the first stake. Measure down from the water level in the tube to the ground. Then go to the second stake and measure the height of the water level in the tube to the ground surface.
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You now know the difference in level and can either build up or excavate the surface level of your garden or yard surrounding the second stake, to match the first. It is simply a matter of trial and error until the desired level measurement is achieved.
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Materials
Materials
Clear plastic tube, about 10mm inside diameter and long enough to suit your particular needs (4-6m is usually adequate)
Tape (Gaffer tape or equivalent)
Wooden stakes (2)
Water and hose or container
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Cost
Plastic tubing available from most hardware stores for around $1 per metre.
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More Info
All items can be bought at your local hardware store.
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Disclaimer
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