Build sandpit substructure yourself

What is the use of a substructure?

A well-constructed and carefully laid out substructure makes your sandpit easy to care for and durable, and it also contributes to hygiene. Sand and earth can no longer mix, so you avoid germ contamination. Water flows off better than with a compacted subsoil. This makes it less easy to form Mould.

The growth of weeds in the sandpit is prevented or at least reduced by a substructure. Even though most herbs are non-toxic, they don't belong in a sandpit as they could attract stinging insects.

How do I create a substructure?

First you mark out the size and shape of the sandpit you want, then you can do the Excavate earth. A depth of about 15 cm is recommended. The surface does not necessarily have to be completely flat.

Now fill the hole with gravel. They even out any unevenness. The gravel ensures that water can drain off later. This means that the sand dries up quickly after it rains. Even so, you should always cover the sandpit when it is not in use. This not only prevents rain and / or leaves from falling in, but also prevents the sandpit from being

Litter box acts.

To prevent sand and gravel from mixing, you can tack a special foil on the underside of your sandpit. This lets moisture through, but not the sand. It also prevents ants or similar animals from moving into the sandpit. Growing through is also made much more difficult for the weeds.

If you have placed the sandpit on the gravel bed, then fill it up the desired amount of play sand into it. As a rule of thumb, the sandpit should be a little more than half full.

The essentials in brief:

• depending on the existing subsurface
• prevents sand and subsoil from mixing
• prevents weeds from growing in the sandpit
• ensures good water drainage