Petanque Gravel 0-6 mm.

Petanque Gravel in 0-6 mm Size

When building a petanque court, it’s important to choose the right gravel for the job. You need a gravel that compacts well, allowing the balls to roll freely, a dust-free surface, and a good drainage effect.

Building the court correctly the first time will ensure optimal performance and enjoyment for your game.

How to Build a Petanque Court

First, examine the soil conditions. Does your existing soil have good load-bearing capacity, or is additional support needed?

Construction on Soil with Good Load-Bearing Capacity

Excavate about 20 cm. We recommend first laying 20 cm of base gravel (0-32 mm), compacting it thoroughly with a plate compactor to achieve a hard surface. This will compress the road base by approximately 3-4 cm, resulting in a final layer of 16 cm once well-compacted. Then, apply this petanque gravel as the top layer at 3-4 cm thickness, compacting it well. You’ll end up with a perfect court, ideal for great play.

Construction on Soil with Poor Load-Bearing Capacity

In this case, start with a 10 cm layer of fill sand, compacting it well with a plate compactor for stability. Next, add about 20 cm of road base (0-32 mm) and compact thoroughly. Finally, add the petanque gravel (0-6 mm) as the top layer.

This recommendation aligns with the guidelines from the Danish Petanque Federation.

Delivery of Petanque Gravel in bulk bags

We deliver petanque gravel throughout Denmark. Delivery is always free if there is a fixed bridge connection. The gravel is supplied in bulk bags, making it easy to handle and allowing you to place the product close to where it’s needed—even directly on the court area.

Please specify where you would like the maxibag to be placed in the delivery comments, found later in the purchasing process. If you would like the driver to call upon arrival, feel free to include that request.

Standard Delivery

Included in the price, this delivery option places your bulk bag near the lorry, typically on the pavement or in a driveway. This is our most popular option, but for building a petanque court, it may be advantageous to have the bulk bag delivered closer to the court area to reduce unnecessary work.

Mobile Forklift Delivery

Our smart mobile forklift enables precise placement of your order exactly where you need it. Measuring 2.5 metres in width and requiring very little turning space, it allows for bulk bags to be delivered deep into a property where a large lorry cannot reach. This option is also ideal for summer houses or allotment associations with narrow roads. Note that a mobile forklift is quite heavy, so we prefer not to drive over lawns or other sensitive areas without written permission.

Crane Delivery

If your petanque court is located near a road or parking area, crane delivery may be the best solution, as it allows for the bulk bag with petanque gravel to be placed directly on the court. This reduces the need for lifting since the bag can simply be cut open on-site. Arrange details with the driver as needed, and it’s always a good idea to request a callback.

Please note that large crane lorries require ample space. From the main road to the final delivery point, a clear height of 4.5 metres and width of 4 metres is necessary. The crane lorry can reach a maxibag 7-8 metres away from the lorry.

Read more about our delivery methods here

If you have further questions, feel free to contact us by email at maxibag@maxibag.dk or by phone at 86 96 61 11.