Home Page link

Help with installing paver base

Home| Search | About
Login Password
Register Now! Lost Password?

Home Repair - - If it ain't broken, don't fix it. Otherwise look here. 

Page 1 of 3       1 2 3 > last >> Bookmark this page:  YahooMyWeb Yahoo!  Google Google  Windows Live Favorites Windows Live  del.icio.us del.icio.us  digg digg  Add to Netscape Netscape
Subject Author Date
Help with installing paver base jeffc 08-23-2006
If you were  Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options
Posted by jeffc on August 23, 2006, 7:41 am
I'm putting in a short walkway paved with paving stones, between our
sidewalk and the street. I dug out the section and put down paver base they
sell in bags. On top of that I'm going to put paver sand. I got most of
the paver base in and I compacted it last night. I need about another inch
of it before I put the sand on. Last night it rained heavily and the paving
area is flooded full. Has this done any "damage"? When it drains, do I
need for it to dry out for awhile or anything before continuing?



Posted by Craven Morehead on August 23, 2006, 8:30 am
Jeffc,

At the risk of sounding sarcastic (OK of BEING sarcastic...), the reason
it;s called "paver base" is because it's used as the base for pavers, i.e.
no sand needed. Just add enough to bring it to the right level, compact,
and add pavers. THEN sweep sand into the cracks. Then drink a beer.

BTW, there are numerous "right" ways to lay pavers. They all work.

> I'm putting in a short walkway paved with paving stones, between our
> sidewalk and the street. I dug out the section and put down paver base
> they sell in bags. On top of that I'm going to put paver sand. I got
> most of the paver base in and I compacted it last night. I need about
> another inch of it before I put the sand on. Last night it rained heavily
> and the paving area is flooded full. Has this done any "damage"? When it
> drains, do I need for it to dry out for awhile or anything before
> continuing?
>



Posted by jeffc on August 23, 2006, 4:08 pm

> Jeffc,
>
> At the risk of sounding sarcastic (OK of BEING sarcastic...), the reason
> it;s called "paver base" is because it's used as the base for pavers,
> i.e. no sand needed.

All books, pamphlets, web sites, etc I have ever seen call for a sand base
as well. The sand is screeded offering the the flattest surface filling in
slight depressions in the paver base, as well as offering "cushioning" or
the proper amount of give for pounding the pavers into the sand for a
perfectly flat finish.
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/patios/patios_1.htm



Posted by Craven Morehead on August 25, 2006, 11:12 am
Jeffc,

As u can see by the responses, there r many ways to do this and most will
give u good results.
The paver base I used was from a stone / paver distributer and was very
fine. I put down enough to almost the right level, then tamped, then added
a bit more, perhaps 1/2". I then set each paver and tamped most with a
rubber mallet. Once I was convinced they were even & level I brushed sand
(special stuff) in to the cracks. Finally, added gentle water to help set
the special sand, which gets sticky when water is added so it does not
settle much or run away.

>
>> Jeffc,
>>
>> At the risk of sounding sarcastic (OK of BEING sarcastic...), the reason
>> it;s called "paver base" is because it's used as the base for pavers,
>> i.e. no sand needed.
>
> All books, pamphlets, web sites, etc I have ever seen call for a sand base
> as well. The sand is screeded offering the the flattest surface filling
> in slight depressions in the paver base, as well as offering "cushioning"
> or the proper amount of give for pounding the pavers into the sand for a
> perfectly flat finish.
> http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/patios/patios_1.htm
>



Posted by No on August 24, 2006, 1:00 pm
Craven Morehead wrote:
> Jeffc,
>
> At the risk of sounding sarcastic (OK of BEING sarcastic...), the reason
> it;s called "paver base" is because it's used as the base for pavers, i.e.
> no sand needed. Just add enough to bring it to the right level, compact,
> and add pavers. THEN sweep sand into the cracks. Then drink a beer.
>
> BTW, there are numerous "right" ways to lay pavers. They all work.
>
>> I'm putting in a short walkway paved with paving stones, between our
>> sidewalk and the street. I dug out the section and put down paver base
>> they sell in bags. On top of that I'm going to put paver sand. I got
>> most of the paver base in and I compacted it last night. I need about
>> another inch of it before I put the sand on. Last night it rained heavily
>> and the paving area is flooded full. Has this done any "damage"? When it
>> drains, do I need for it to dry out for awhile or anything before
>> continuing?
>>
>
>
Wrong

Page 1 of 3       1 2 3 > last >>
Similar ThreadsPosted
Help with installing shower base February 7, 2008, 8:49 pm
Installing a vanity sink and base November 28, 2007, 4:07 pm
Oil base vs water base June 24, 2006, 3:49 pm
Paver saw - MK or Imer? July 12, 2005, 10:31 pm
Paver Stains August 21, 2006, 6:00 pm
Spraying paver sealant? September 4, 2005, 8:35 am
Re: Brick paver Walkways May 7, 2006, 12:29 am
Spongy Paver Patio June 17, 2006, 6:50 pm
Cost of Paver Installation July 3, 2007, 1:54 pm
Paver Patio Question - Please help! April 30, 2008, 11:26 am

Contact Us | Privacy Policy

XML SitemapXML Sitemap