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Ricky g · 08-19-2021, 11:49 AM

hi folks,

I'm new to the area. I've lurked on the forum a bit to learn what I can about the the towns and lake life. we recently bought a lake house in Meredith. It has an overgrown little beach area, which we were told was grandfathered in to the property. and, if not maintained (meaning cleared/restored) would be lost. At the waterline and into the water for 10-15 ft is all pebbles. the "beach" area is approx. 15'x15'. I pulled the long weeds and raked up the moss. underneath seems to be a layer of more pebbles and it looks like landscape fabric under that.

We are interested in a sand beach if possible. I'm looking for advice/suggestions on how to clean it up; either manually, rent needed equipment or hire it out. I'm not quite sure of the process. what do others do to maintain their beach? would I put sand into the water? about how long till it gets washed away? do I clear all the pebbles first, or go right over with the sand.

maybe not asking in the clearest way, but you get the idea. thanks for and advice or suggestions.

08-19-2021, 11:49 AM	#1
Ricky g Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	shorefront/shoreline beach area question hi folks, I'm new to the area. I've lurked on the forum a bit to learn what I can about the the towns and lake life. we recently bought a lake house in Meredith. It has an overgrown little beach area, which we were told was grandfathered in to the property. and, if not maintained (meaning cleared/restored) would be lost. At the waterline and into the water for 10-15 ft is all pebbles. the "beach" area is approx. 15'x15'. I pulled the long weeds and raked up the moss. underneath seems to be a layer of more pebbles and it looks like landscape fabric under that. We are interested in a sand beach if possible. I'm looking for advice/suggestions on how to clean it up; either manually, rent needed equipment or hire it out. I'm not quite sure of the process. what do others do to maintain their beach? would I put sand into the water? about how long till it gets washed away? do I clear all the pebbles first, or go right over with the sand. maybe not asking in the clearest way, but you get the idea. thanks for and advice or suggestions.