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The width of a sidewalk depends on its location and its use and must be determined according to individual preference, the type of landscaping, how often it is used, local by-laws or the rules of the lending institution. Special care must be taken when choosing the width of the sidewalk, as there is a subtle relationship between its width and its usefulness as well as the appearance of the landscaping.
Sidewalks are usually 100 mm thick, but they should be made thicker if they will be frequently crossed by trucks. For drainage purposes, the sidewalk surface should have a slope of 20 mm/metre.
