Screeding & Laying Pavers Never Gets Old...
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Off to the best part of the install... screeding for the pavers and laying them out! This job is coming out excellent and I love the color tones of these pavers, let me know what you think. Enjoy the video!
- To see all the videos from this project, click this playlist link right here 👉 • Lake House Makeover!
- The main pavers and outer border pavers are manufactured by (Genest). The main pavers are called (Grand Katahdin) and the outer border pavers are called (Katahdin). They both have the same color tone called (Granite Blend).
- The inner contrasting border pavers are manufactured by (Nicolock) and the style is called (Old Vienna) with a color tone called (Raven)
- The wall block used is manufactured by (Techo Bloc) and the style is called (Semma) with a color tone called (Shale Grey). The cap used for the wall is also made by (Techo Bloc) and the style is called (Architectural Cap) with a color tone called (Onyx Black).
* The bedding stone we used under our pavers is called (Chip Stone) here in Massachusetts. It is a 1/4" - 3/8" and less, clean, crushed stone with no fine particles in it. It is also know as (HPB- High Performance Bedding) and also (PBS - Premium Bedding Stone).
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Thank you for your videos. Been watching them for a bit because I'm working on my first DIY paver project for my backyard and your videos have been invaluable. Thank you for schooling me. Unfortunately my project is not going to be as pro as yours but you guys gave me a lot of knowledge. The learning begins when I break ground but at least I have a solid understanding to begin with thanks to ya'll.
That's awesome, I appreciate the feedback! I'm glad the videos have been helpful and I wish you luck on the project, It will be tough work but you will be very happy in the end. God Bless ✌
Thank you so much for the skills
No problem, thanks for the support ✌🏻
Another great video. Really nice work & enjoy the way you explain things.
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback! ✌
I have been binging your stuff since I found you. What a blast you guys are to watch. It's like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck do hardscapes. Tell Benny we love him and to quit smoking - it's bad for you, is expensive and nice girls don't like it. ;>
Nice, that's hilarious! 😂 One day he will kick the habit, I can't wait! ✌
Do you ever do irregular non-thermal bluestone? Just wondering? I think everything you do is great regardless.
I have used that kind of material a few times, tougher to work with for sue but a very cool outcome when done correctly. ✌
The new chip stone looks very easy to work with. Kyle, that’s a nice level that you purchased from the show. Keep up the good work Kyle and Benny. 🤙💯
I really like that new chip stone, going to keep using it this year for sure and that level works great 👌🏻
Thanks for the continued support! ✌🏻
Great video. I have a similar project I’m about to start. Question: Why the gap between the bottom wall bricks and the pavers? Thanks.
Thank you, that gap gets filled with 1/4" clean crushed stone so that the water can drain through it and into a drain buried under the wall.
Dude you kill me😂... come on Benny you can Do 6.....
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Benny just wants to do his job.
It depends on the day.... 🤣✌
I have a question, does adding the chipstone to the border and compacting it down to level close the permeability rate of the open grade base?
It does not close the permeability, the stone will settle and compact on its own if you don't do it yourself. That is why it is very important. ✌
Just wondering my good sir. Do you tamp the 1/4” rock right after removing the screeds? Or is it sturdy enough after the screeding.
And also, you do such a good job screeding the 1/4” , but how do you screed the 3/4” gravel underneath?
We do not tamp the 1/4" rock. It is sturdy enough to lay pavers on. Then we tamp the pavers into the stone when polymeric sanding. And we do not screed the 3/4. We just rake it smooth and to the correct pitch. Then compact and screed.
@@TheChristianHardscaper thank you your eminence. Just watched 3 hours of your videos and am ready to install pavers for a customer 👍
@@AlMai222 No problem, glad to hear you learned from the videos. Good luck!
I just ordered my pavers for delivery on Tuesday. I'm putting in a 14x14 patio and a 10x10 fire pit area. I wish you were in the St.Louis area your work is fantastic. I wouldn't be doing this job if it wasn't for your method and videos. Much appreciated!
Sweet! Sounds like a fun project. I’m glad my videos have helped you get the confidence. I’m sure you will do fine, it is very rewarding at the end. I’m sure you will be very proud and happy you did it once it is built. Good luck! ✌🏻
How do you calculate the amount of material for a patio?
Square feet. so length x width for the amount of pavers needed. For the backfill stone, you need volume. that would be length x width x depth.
How much did all that cost including labor?
Hello, Benny
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You guys really do a fantastic job, taking pride in your work. I would like to thank you for acknowledging Jesus Christ as our savior God Bless you 🙏
Thank you very much, I always appreciate feedback like this. I would not be where I am today if it was not for what Jesus did for me. He is my Lord and Savior and I am not ashamed to say it. God bless brother! ✌🏻
When you say you're laying the pavers "Randomly"...truly randomly or is there some type of continuing pattern you are following? I don't have that geometric mind that can just "see" how it should go...I'm thinking randomly leaves you stuck at some point that they don't fit together right..?
Yes, I lay completely randomly while watching out for a few important no-no's... It takes years of experience to be able to do that but it gives the best result in my opinion. Patterns are easy to spot and takes away from the look I think. I got quite a few other videos on my channel of us laying pavers and I explain the randomly laid tricks in some of them.
Hey! Just discovered your vids today. Sounds like we are from the same neck of the woods. I'm from Worcester. Could you recommend budget screeding rails as I am only going to use them for one project. Size is 5'X24'. I am using concrete sand on top of pebble. Is there a max thickness to the sand? I have to fill in about 10'' but I have a compactor. I live in the desert.
Oh nice! I am very close to you, I am out of Oxford. As far as budget screed rails, I'm not to sure... I would not recommend PVC because it is too flexible... You need something strong and straight. The gas pipes work perfect. Unfortunately they are like $20-$30 per piece... And as far as the base prep you plan on, I would advise laying fabric over the base stone before you use concrete sand. If not, all the sand will migrate into the stones below it and cause your pavers to sink. Check out this video on how we prepare the base for our paver installs 👉ua-cam.com/video/ChaJe3JqD6I/v-deo.html
Do you know anyone in New Jersey who installs like you
What’s the tool you use to fill in the pipe gaps once you remove the pipes?
It is a Magnesium float. you can get them at any home depot or lowes or hardscape supply store.
Hey I like your videos man you really take pride in your work. Small question about compaction after chip stone. Is the way you lay your bases make it not necessary for compaction after chip stone?
That's awesome to hear man, I certainly try. The chip stone gets compacted by hammering the pavers into place and tamping the pavers during the polymeric sand stage. During those stages the pavers will typically settle about 1/4" give or take a hair...
@@TheChristianHardscaper I have been watching all of your videos all day. First time homebuyer and your lines are so clean. So much advice online but your videos are hitting home with me and my fiance. I’m going to keep watching and liking man. Thank you.
Just a little camera shy that's all😊
Do you think this is better than screenings for tighter compaction
It is not about tight compaction, it is about drainage. The problem with screenings is that once it is compacted super tight, the water has a tough time draining through it... This clean stone allows water to drain right through down into the subsoil.
Would you recommend using this method for a driveway??
Absolutely, with a few additional steps... Like digging deeper, laying geo grid in between backfill layers and compacting in 4 inch lifts to make sure it can hold vehicular traffic. ✌
The new chip stone looks more round than the blue chip stone. I'm wondering, over time would it be more prone to shift? I know you like the blue chip stone because it interlocks, keeping things in place. Maybe revisit this site in a year or so to see how well it has performed 🎭
It does seem a little less angular but is still pretty angular. It is not washed pebbles which are very round.... So I think it will hold up nice and with it being smaller, they should lock together better hopefully. 🤞
If I’m doing a paver walkway (4ft wide) with a single row of “retaining wall” block on one side of the walkway, should I install the walkway first of the single row wall first?
It’s not a totally straight walkway. Roughly 70 linear feet with a few gentle curves
Hi, is chip stone the same thing as 2 way modified. My quarry only has 2 way modified and concrete sand? Which is better?
I think 2 way modified has dust and fine particles mixed in. That is not what you want. And if you use concrete sand over 3/4 clean base stone, you will need to put fabric over the base stone so that it does not migrate down. I would try a few other places. 3/8" clean, crushed stone is your best bet for chip stone
@@TheChristianHardscaper great thanks
Up my way we call that 1/4" chip stone HPB (high performance bedding). Works really good. Nice work on this project.
I have heard it called that a few times.... I love it this new stuff ✌
I'm serious Kyle. If you could get a life-size cardboard cutout of Benny in your merch. $60 I'd buy one.
🤣 I can picture it 100%. I'm sure I could find some good pictures to choose. LOL✌
@@TheChristianHardscaper i even have a burgundy Brush Bandit hoodie I could throw on him (the cut out)
😂 there you go! 👌🏻
I really enjoy your videos. I learn something new with every one of them. But let's be honest, Benny's the real star.
Could you use 3/8 crushed stone as a bedding layer??
Absolutely. I use 3/8 crushed stone sometimes myself. The 1/4 is hard to find.
Hey Benny
Simply love watching all your videos!!!! Your videos are really mind refreshing!!! I must say that you are truly one of the the most talented paver installers I have ever seen!!! Thank you for posting all the videos!!!
That is awesome to hear, glad they are refreshing for you! And thank you for the compliment, there are plenty of guys as skilled as me and even more but I do love sharing my work here on UA-cam!
I've been watching your videos for a while now, and I was wondering if in direct sunlight for an extended period of time(Georgia) do they get hot on stepping on them and if are they really porous or can you step on them barefoot? They look amazing!
Nice, thanks for the support! And yes, unfortunately pretty much any paver will get to hot in the sun to be barefoot.
I'm gonna have you build my patio next year I think. I'm not too far from you, in CT. After watching hours of your videos I do think I can prob do it myself with some guys but def not as good as you and def not as fast as you lol. I do a lot of asphalt maint so I wonder how I'd do cutting a radius on pavers. I cut a lout of squares haha. Time is not on my side as I just started up a business myself. Would you be willing to let me work with you if I hire you? I really just want the knowledge from you and I can give you a hand laying pavers, screeding, etc.
That sounds like a good time to me! Having you there working would not be a problem at all. ✌
In re having fun on the jobsite: "find something you love to do and you’ll never have to work a day in your life"
I didn't get the reason why the other crew in the competition was doing something against the rules until now, I thought it was because they were using the stone as countertops when I watched those ha.
Amen to that! I love this work, Everyday is truly enjoyable to me. And yea, more than 5 guys is what Joey was talking about....LOL
Hey Benny 😂.
Genest from Maine. I got some material from them. Great company. A dealership up the road from me.👍
Nice look on the border 👍.
Oh nice, I love their pavers and I love Maine. I try to use their pavers as much as I can. ✌
After initially laying those pavers, were you higher than the wall cap to account for compaction or settling? Or did you screed to a height that puts your pavers flush with the wall cap?
Yes, we set the screed rails for 1/4" higher than the cap to account for compaction.
Been some great vids guys. The content, shorts and thumbnails are really getting you out there. Im never changing my pic so you remember me from the beginning of the channel when you have a few hundred k followers soon lol...
Thanks Mike! I will not forget, you have been an awesome supporter from the beginning. I always appreciate your feedback! I can't believe the channel is doing as well as it is brother. Thanks again for the support, God Bless ✌
Awesome vids as usual! have you ever tried a screed rake like the Pave Tool Quick-E-Screeder? I got one last fall with the interchangeable 2’, 4’ and 6’ rakes. As well as a couple back pack vacuums for laying. Serous game changer! A bit pricey but worth every penny in my eyes. No time spent on my hands and knees while screeding saves so much energy and way less fatigue at the end of the day.
Thanks! I have used the Quick-E-Screeder before, very nice tool. But I used it for a company I was at. I plan on getting some more tools like that little by little. I agree with it saving you a lot of energy. ✌
Great job, here in Massachusetts we used , stone dust/3/4 crushed stone mix. Screed and compact, lay pipe again, 1 inch of sand.
Thank you. I am in Massachusetts also. I switched from the traditional gravel base / sand bedding about 5 years ago now to this far superior method (Open Grade Base). It is way better for water drainage and more stable. It is less likely to wash out and less likely to heave in the winter because it holds less water than sand / gravel. Here is a video I made which explains the (Open Grade Base) method I use in more detail 👉ua-cam.com/video/ChaJe3JqD6I/v-deo.html
Hey man could you please upload a more in depth video explaining and showing the process of pounding your pins and finding squareness? This is the part I am still stuck on the most
I will try to keep that in mind for the future. ✌
Love the video's man, you two are amazing at what you do; I think you're making a difference on how people approach these types of projects; the open grade base. I had a quick question, say I have 710 sq ft of pavers to lay, there is a 13ft x 14ft section then a small 3ft x 5 ft walkway between two sets of stairs and a wall, then 13ft x 30ft section all connected. I'll excavate down to the proper grade of the whole area, and backfill 1" with 3/4" clean crushed stone, then lay down geotextile woven plastic, compact it, backfill 6" with the same 3/4" clean crushed stone, then 1" 3/8" clean chip (" angular pea gravel") then pavers/poly sand/compact. I plan on backfilling and compacting the whole area with the 3/4" clean stone. Main question, could I break the project up in terms of finishing the bed layer (3/8") laying the pavers and adding the poly sand and compacting in sections, the 13x14 area and 3x5 area first, then do the 13x30 area? or would that cause issues? Hope that makes sense. Thanks for all you do to help the community. God bless brother. Thanks for any advice you can give.
Thanks! That sounds like a pretty fun project! You definitely can build it in sections. It wont effect a finished section if you are working on a section close by. So however you want to approach it, should be fine.
You guys are hilarious. Like others here, about to tackle my own diy yard project with your attention to quality and tips. Keep up the hard work!
🤣 Glad your are enjoying the channel! Good luck with your project and have fun! ✌
Wow! I wish I can hire you to do my too
We need a 10-episode biography of Benny. What cereal does he eat? How often does he clip his toe nails? I just can't get enough of the guy!
🤣 Not quite sure he would disclose all that info.... LOL ✌
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So you dont need to compact this 1/4 bedding material? Does it settle at all after placing the pavers?
Correct. You compact the base stone, screed the chip stone loose and then compact the pavers into the chip stone. ✌
Making good progress on this project.. looks good... Say HEY to Mr. Benny "The Dar Man"!!!
Thank you, I will let the Dar man know! LOL
You guys are real professionals. Neat Job.
Thank you, we try ✌🏻
Thank you for the amazing and valuable information. I’m getting ready to do my back yard with pavers and this info is exactly what I needed.
My pleasure, glad it was helpful. Good luck with your project and thanks for the feedback! ✌
If u r ben aflac that would make him matt damon and a savant!! Like the way you work man.
🤣 Thanks brother! ✌
Quick question, do you ever run into situations where a building permit is necessary?
I only need to get a permit for walls over 4’ high and some staircases depending on the height and property type… But patios and walkways don’t need a permit.
Hey man you rock 🪨 why the retaining wall block against the house? We've never done that I'm curious what the benefits are. You the man!!!
Thanks for the feedback man! We built the wall against the house because we needed to backfill about 8 inches of the trim work on the house , so the blocks retain the stone and pressure instead of it being on the house. If it was a concrete foundation wall, I would have been able to just backfill against it. But because this house is built on supports and does not have a foundation, the wall block was necessary in my opinion. ✌
Awesome, makes a ton of sense. God Bless enjoy your Sunday keep kicking ass
What was a cost on this job? that's an ass-ton of work! How long were they there?
LOL! The joints get filled with polymeric sand and the edges get concreted. Thanks for your wonderfully phrased comment that has absolutely no truth behind it. ✌
Are you pricing jobs by the square ft up there? If so what are you getting?
I don’t ever price my job per sq ft, but when the math is done I typically average $22-$26 per sq ft for pavers. ✌🏻
I want to come work with yall for a day
Hello 🎉😂❤
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Benny! Nice work men, I think they were cutting weeds out on the lake?
Thank you, and that makes a lot of sense. It had an excavator boom and bucket on the end also.... So you are probably right ✌
I been watching your videos for a while now, and I've learned so much from them, really great content! I'm finally tackling my own patio project now. And with that I have a question, if you're laying pavers on a roofed area, (somewhat connected to the house) would you still need some type of slope for drainage?
Nice, glad to hear it! And yes, Even if it is covered, I recommend a slight slope incase any water gets on it. Unless it has a roof and walls, then you can lay them level.
@@TheChristianHardscaper Thank you so much, keep up the great content!
What's up brother. I learned a lot with your videos. I was wondering why u only compact once . Doesn't the 3/4 inch stone and chip stone settle after years .
Hey man, glad to hear it! So 3/4 clean stone only needs to be compacted in 6 inch lifts. Most applications, we only use 6 inches of stone. So we compact the sub base and compact the top when we get it to grade. There are sometimes when I compact in 2 lifts. If I need more than 6 inches of stone, I will compact in 2 lifts. Which I actually did on this project. ✌
@@TheChristianHardscaper
Thx bro hows Benny. He is a good worker . I'm doing my patio next month so j might reach out for some help.thx again. Oh ya I'm from Ontario Canada so we have similar weather.
No problem, Benny is good. He is my right hand man, I appreciate him for sure. Feel free to reach out with questions! ✌
Thanks for the upload Kyle, really looking forward to seeing the end result of this project.
No problem, I always appreciate the support. This was a fun one! ✌🏻
It looks great and the new chip stone I like. I'm looking forward to the fannally
Thank you, I am really liking the new chip stone myself 👌🏻
Where in MA are you from? You do good work I got a company in Fall River MA
Thank you, I am in Oxford, Ma (Worcester County)
@The Christian Hardscaper nice man I've been doing landscaping for 8 year just got into the patios walkways and koi ponds this year I love it. Beats busting your rear end cutting 35 lawns a day to make the same money. Learned alot from your videos I wanna try the open grade base for the first time on my next one. But names Garrett owner of Flamingo Landscaping and I have alot of mini skidsteers and wheel loaders for sale now if you're ever looking reach out
Love all these videos! So satisfying to watch. I really like your methods and explanations. It’s been very interesting and helpful. I had a raised patio put in a couple years ago that was done very poorly. So with the inspiration of your videos and explanations I’m going to try to pull it up and reinstall it properly. If I have retaining wall blocks on one end that is the base of the patio would you put in a cap that acts as the border paver? They initially just laid holland stone around the top of the wall blocks as the border. Then would you make cuts against the foundation side or the retaining wall if they are needed to make the pavers fit? They’re currently cut against the retaining wall side but it will need to be redone as the border currently isn’t straight. Otherwise I’m getting my supplies ready and getting ready to tackle this redo project! Thanks for all the content. It’s fantastic.
Thank you, I appreciate the support. I would definitely recommend the wall caps instead of the pavers. The caps are heavier and lock in better on top of a wall. Then I would lay the pavers starting behind the wall and make the cuts against the foundation if needed. Good luck with the project! ✌
I appreciate the input! I was leaning that way and thought that was the best route from what I’ve seen in the videos but a confirmation makes me feel a lot better. That’s pretty much the opposite of how it was installed, if that gives any idea of why it needs help. Thank you so much and keep the videos coming! They really are helpful and informative!
No problem at all. You will do just fine I'm sure. thanks again✌
Every video gets better and better.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks brother, I appreciate it!
True professionals
Love that you are using Maine made pavers!
Yeah buddy, those are one of my favorite pavers that I use. And when I found out they were made in Maine, it was even better! ✌
Oh boy none of the professionals do it your way here in New Jersey I wish you were here. Truly like the way you are installing.
Thank you, this method has proven to work excellent in the New England area because of the freeze / thaw cycles. Although it is excellent for any geography because it is just good for drainage all together. I'm sure there are some good contractors out there but I do not know any personally...
@@TheChristianHardscaper Thank you for filling that part in that this method is good anywhere. I’m the overkill type in other words if this is best for extreme cold weather then that’s what I want to do whether it’s CA or ND, it all works. Haven’t seen all your vids yet but just wondering how you do a pitch away from the house? Are the pipes permanent under the pavers? Who taught you this method? It’s amazing. Lots of other dumb questions I have but will refrain. Great work and wish there were more ppl like you to teach honest young laborers and construction folks. Ty for sharing your skill and talent.
Hello Benny
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From Kentucky our #9's are 3/8 limestone chips.
Nice, at least you have it there. A lot of people have a hard time finding chip stone in their area. ✌
@TheChristianHardscaper we have tons of Rock quarry's around us, $16 a ton
Damn... That is a great price!
My wife said. Benny! Benny And The Jets! 🎶
🤣 That song fits him well! ✌
Do you have an Instagram page ??
I don't unfortunately.... Tough to keep up with all the social media
God bless you and good job
Thank you, God Bless!
Hi Benny! You guys rock.
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Good stuff! (subscribed)
Sweet, Thanks!
Beautiful work men.
Thank you!
Benny, the man of many words😀
Yep, a very talkative guy.... 🤣✌
looks super clean! good job boys
Thank you!
Looking Good! Love your work.
Thank you! ✌🏻
Keep working like god intended us to. Nice work boys. Benny keep your chin up :)
Amen, we sure will!
I wish you would show what was there before and how far you dug down before adding the stone and screeds. I am really trying to learn the individual steps from scratch (start to finish) Thanks!
Hey there, the excavating and backfilling was in a video before this one. Here is a link to that video 👉ua-cam.com/video/Kkyb_97N6kc/v-deo.html
Here is a link to the full playlist of this project so you can see it from beginning to end 👉ua-cam.com/play/PLo6xdtKoDxWa_ktjfHFgDz2bznIG8VMSI.html
Another great video, thanks! I’m planning something similar, why is the little wall against the foundation necessary? Wouldn’t you be able to place the pavers right up against the foundation?
Thank you! The wall is necessary because there is no foundation wall there. We are building the patio higher than the foundation and up against the siding. So that wall will hold the pressure from the backfill material and keep that and the pavers held in place without it pushing on the siding. Without it, there would most likely be settling issues and siding damage issues in the future.
@@TheChristianHardscaper That makes sense, thank you so much for the explanation!
love it!!
Thanks!
Excellent job. I love the 45 degree angles. 5star job
Thank you very much! ✌