I don’t know how to any of these things but listening to you makes me want to learn. You should do voice overs. You can be the David Attenborough for all things home improvements indoor and out. 😊
Hey yes great question. Some pavers are textured on the surface and will be scuffed, and others just have a very fine finish that should be protected. Using a rubber or composite mat under the compactor is always a safe bet!
@@HardscapeCanada WOW thank you for the reply. I'm just learning. Are you opposed to Poly sand over regular? Do you have a video on options/alternatives for the sand part on the end? I'm attempting to figure out the base, geofabric, geogrid, poly, not poly, etc. for a clay brick installation in a sandy soil area (FL) with a 3/8 joint. Any recommendations?
Hey John, I don’t recommend using wood as even pressure treated against pavers will rot out and degrade over time. The pavers and sand hold moisture which accelerates the process. A concrete curb or plastic edging is the way to go! If you like the look of wood you could make a removable strip beside the other types of edging, but don’t rely on wood to hold the paver edge.
If there is uneven settling in spots, is it just a matter of lifting a paver and adding or removing sand? I am dealing with uneven settling with a slate patio.
Hey for a slate patio yes you can add sand and re-set individual pieces. If there’s not much for gravel underneath in section you may want to pull it up, excavate a few inches and pack gravel in before re- laying again. Sometimes it’s a tough call!
Hey Wayne, I did about half with a regular jointing sand, and the other half with a high quality jointing sand from Romex to see how they hold up. Neither was polymeric.
@@HardscapeCanada thanks for the update...are you in an area where your ground freezes? I am in Nova Scotia, where our winters can be harsh. I was told that jyst a good quality sand would work so your reinforcing that idea. Thanks again
@@waynetechnicianable Not an expert by any means, but a lot of the pros on UA-cam that are in northern climates don't use polymeric sand because apparently with the seasonal ground movement it can't be too inflexible and cause waves or buckling.
One of the best DIY videos I have seen in a while.
Great job!
I don’t know how to any of these things but listening to you makes me want to learn. You should do voice overs. You can be the David Attenborough for all things home improvements indoor and out. 😊
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for sharing. Very helpful video series.👍
Glad you liked it!!
Thank you . Great video.
This is so beautifully satisfying to watch!
Nice technique sir thanks
I absolutely 💯 loved watching this video! You did an absolutely amazing job friend. Congratulations 👏
Hey thank you very much!
Awesome job, man!
Awesome job dude!
Hey thank you!
if i dont want to put pavers not touching like 2x2 pavers with gaps inbetween do you top fill with sand and do you have tips to keep them square?
How many hours did this take, best estimate? Love the patience and care you put into the job.
Thank you! Laying all of the pavers about 12 hrs total one person.
You are good
Hey Kev, are their certain types of pavers that may be damaged by the plate compactor?
Hey yes great question. Some pavers are textured on the surface and will be scuffed, and others just have a very fine finish that should be protected. Using a rubber or composite mat under the compactor is always a safe bet!
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maybe you've addressed this but would you recommend placing a breathable geotextile fabric beneath the bricks?
Did you ever get an answer to this?
Does the outside concrete edge keep the pavers 'locked' given the grade drop? Im assuming that is critical.
yes you are absolutely correct
Great video. Was that sand used polymeric sand or normal sand?
I used a regular jointing sand on half and a modified jointing sand from Romex for the other. Not polymeric but has similar properties.
@@HardscapeCanada WOW thank you for the reply. I'm just learning. Are you opposed to Poly sand over regular? Do you have a video on options/alternatives for the sand part on the end?
I'm attempting to figure out the base, geofabric, geogrid, poly, not poly, etc. for a clay brick installation in a sandy soil area (FL) with a 3/8 joint. Any recommendations?
Its all about the base! How much did you charge for this job?
did you put some edging afterward at the curved edges ?
Yes absolutely! A plastic edge restraint is common, or a troweled mortar/concrete curb.
For a small 10 x 10 how do you feel about using a redwoood 2x4 border, to box in and contain the pavers?
Hey John, I don’t recommend using wood as even pressure treated against pavers will rot out and degrade over time. The pavers and sand hold moisture which accelerates the process. A concrete curb or plastic edging is the way to go! If you like the look of wood you could make a removable strip beside the other types of edging, but don’t rely on wood to hold the paver edge.
Thanks a million for the response! Much appreciated.
If there is uneven settling in spots, is it just a matter of lifting a paver and adding or removing sand? I am dealing with uneven settling with a slate patio.
Hey for a slate patio yes you can add sand and re-set individual pieces. If there’s not much for gravel underneath in section you may want to pull it up, excavate a few inches and pack gravel in before re- laying again. Sometimes it’s a tough call!
Was that a poly sand you used or just regular? Nicely delivered
Hey Wayne, I did about half with a regular jointing sand, and the other half with a high quality jointing sand from Romex to see how they hold up. Neither was polymeric.
@@HardscapeCanada thanks for the update...are you in an area where your ground freezes? I am in Nova Scotia, where our winters can be harsh. I was told that jyst a good quality sand would work so your reinforcing that idea. Thanks again
@@waynetechnicianable Not an expert by any means, but a lot of the pros on UA-cam that are in northern climates don't use polymeric sand because apparently with the seasonal ground movement it can't be too inflexible and cause waves or buckling.