How to lay pavers
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2022
- How to lay paver patio - step by step paver installation in 5 minutes. I goes over the excavation, paver base, paver bedding, edging and poly sand. I use Techo-Bloc pavers on an open grade paver base.
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I was thinking about doing the same size patio in my bk yard by myself now im rethinking it. That is a lot of work.
Do a concrete patio in sections. Rent a mixer.
It’s not
Take a day at a time. Your time. It can easy be done
Lot of money
This overkill. That deck is going to be there LONG after that house is torn down.
The foundation of that house isn't half as ridiculous as this was. Good for them though, they made a 8k deck for a 100k house. Totally makes sense
@@tranzco1173this is not overkill. Have you ever done construction? Lol
In preparation for my new patio build I have watched dozens of videos, and this one is by far the most informative and useful. Thank you!!
Awesome, thank you!
Came here to say the same thing. Best explanation out there
I agree! Learned a bit this time as opposed to other videos that showed things happening but didn’t quite cover it well enough. And it did it in 30 minutes and this took 5. That’s how you get the best bang for your bucks.
Always someone in the comments squakin about how they know better. This is done well.
There's done fast. Done well. And done cheap. You only get to pick 2 of those.
We did one just using hand tools and wheelbarrow
Don be afraid to do it, take your time ,was a lot of work but we are satisfied .
Too Much Gravel
That Is The Patio And
Not The Driveway Man.
Amén.
Of all the videos I've seen it seems like you go above and beyond...very well done great job
Thank you
Informative videos like this immediately let the home owners know if we can handle something like this or need to hire out. Im just doing a very small add on to the driveway and they are wanting to charge me only $1350. After seeing all your work and the stuff involved. Ive opted just to pay Carlos the $1350 and leave it to the pros on this one. Very informative and to the point. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Sean - staring my base in the morning - appreciate the run through!
No problem, good luck with your project 👍
Nice explanation. Thanks mate. Greetings from Australia 🦘
Thanks for watching!
Hey Sean. This is a lot of work for the average guy, but if it's worth doing, it's worth doing it right. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁
Thank you for keeping it short while still showing all the details. Subscribing now
Simple and to the point. Great stuff.
Thank you for taking the time to explain all the details!!👍👍❤️
Thanks for watching!
Nice video and straight to the point. Thanks!
Thanks for watching
Nice job open base is the way to go!
Thanks
One of the better how-to videos I've ever seen on RUclips Buddy. Great tips with the pipes and explaining the process. Only thing I would want added is to say why you do things the way you do. In other words, somebody might say 09 inches is too deep let's do 5. Why is that bad? Keep doing what you're doing though! Good-looking deck!
Glad you liked it!
I’d like to second that. Why do you need 6in of base?
@@brandonmalone5758 6in base is standard, the manufacture and icpi both recommend it. Anything less and you will have settling issues.
Great information in your video. Excellent
Nothing like learning a skill in 5 minutes that takes professionals years to master.
Perfect, just what I needed for my situation...
Glad it could help
Amazing Video, Great Detail
Thanks!
good job and great explaination,
Very informative, thank you.
Thank you
Thank you for the step by step. Great detailed video. I’m doing my first small backyard project with pavers. I heard you stated “ your first layer of poly sand”. How many more layers do you lay down. Also can you explain again how you remove the pipes after you laid down the chip stones. Thanks in advance.
Thank you, We sweep the ploy sand in the joints, then compact, then sweep in again. Blow or sweep off excess, then water. After you screed just pick the pipes up and fill voids with stone.
Great video. To the point. Love it.
Appreciate it!
Great video Thanks 👍
Thank you
Nice Job looks good 👍
Thank you
Now this is... Pro!... Well done! I couldn't understand the edging part very well tho had to rewind many times and still don't get it. How do you put it in so nicely AND drive the nails in without taking the whole soldier course (or part of it) out at the same time?.. AND its all in the right place...i understand there are 2 of you, but i still didn't get it. Amature here😅
Edit: ok we are doing retainers completely different in our company. We use aluminium sod retainers, but put them under the pavers.... A bit of a nightmare haha but solid in the end i guess
Nice man. Only thing I would change is a would put in a exfiltration pipe that would either go into a pop up, dry well, or gravel pit. Also I know spikes aren’t recommended in open graded base. They don’t have anything to grip and rust into.
Great job
Thank you
Do you tamp the 3/8 stone paver base before you put the pavers on it?
Nice work. 💪
Thank you
very nice and understandable!
Thank you
how long did this take to build?
Love it !
Thank you
Nice job
What are thoughts on water drainage doing something like this. Seems to close to the foundation not to slope or drain, no?
So it’s best to use chip rather than anything with sand in it ?
What's the point of the laying the poles? Thanks! Great video!
Can this type of patio support a pergola?
Is it possible to do this with a handheld excavator?
Great how too
Thank you!
Your welcome, thanks for watching!
Thanks
In my area we don't have the 3/8 chip stone. What would you guys use if you couldn't get it readily? Most guys around here use stone dust but it's kind of a pain because you need to compact it before the pavers.
Carrera Marble tile. Just tile the whole area in marble, then you just coat that bad boy in bermuda grass sod. Wait for that to grow, then just put the pavers over the grass. Then tamp the pavers violently until they turn to dust. Then lay more pavers over the crunched up pavers. Then coat the pavers in epoxy. Polish epoxy. Easy breezy.
Nice job....
Thanks
Have you got any recommendations, if you want to make this patio more cheaper? Like some DIY methods?
Quality patio install
Thank you
Whats the difference between using sand or gravel
which fabric do you use? looking to keep all weeds and grass away from mine!
Solid!
Thanks you !!
Your welcome, thanks for watching!
How do I calculate how much material I need to use under the pavers? I wasn't to install 12x12x3 pavers in a surface of 15'x22
Great job, what kind of poly sand do you recommend?
Thanks, Gator G2
What difference between the two compactors? Is one more intense for the gravel VS the top of the pavers?
Yes, the one I used for the base has more centrifugal force so it compacts better. The other one is lighter duty and has a rubber pad on it so it doesn't scuff the pavers. Thanks for watching
Sooo when did ya put in your frames? Your frames were suddenly appearing
You guys are fast LOL great job
Do you always place the geofrabric?
Great video btw
Thank you, yes it's a must.
how much would this work cost to contract out?
How much for something just like this?
Would a tractor work in place of a compactor? I really dont want to buy or rent one.
Not sure I can go that deep.here in florida. Would you say 4inch base and 1 inch sub would work?
Yes that should be good
No Sand in the base?
Great video and work ! ✅
I was going to ask if the amoung of stone you put in the base was necessary, Read through the comments and found my answer! It looks great!
If you live in an area where the temps drop below freezing then yes it's 100% necessary. Thanks for watching!
What’s something like this cost?
Nice and clear explanation
Guess it depends on the area. but I've seen patios with just 2 inches of gravel and no leveling sand and they held level for almost 15 years. And every now and then you'll just have to adjust a few spots here and there.
Yes, colder climates need a thicker base for sure
Nah. I usually start with a 33 inch deep pit. I use the largest excavator possible, like in this video. Make sure it's designed for high rise skyscraper buildings.
First an 8 inch layer of premium stone, then a solid 3 inches of Carrera marble, then 5 inches of polymeric sand, a thin 1" layer of cashmere to block weeds, and then 5 inches of redi-mix mortar. Then polish that concrete foundation, from 100 to 2000 grit. Then muriatic acid that whole thing, really etch it. Then a layer of cork, maybe 1/8" thick - for sound absorption. On top of the cork, I add a carbon fiber sheet for strength, the kind used on the International Space Station. Then I tile the entire section in cheap ceramic bathroom tile. I grout. Now you have a base.
Mahogony is the way to go for edging, or Brazilian Rosewood. Finally, install the Home Depot $1.25 apiece concrete pavers over the corked carbon fiber tile. Tamp the whole thing constantly for 24 hours, and then watch your dog shit on it.
My system is much better than this bush league stuff.
@@tranzco1173 🤣
Hi what is material cost for that size ? and then total cost to have installed? I am thinking of trying to put one in myself. I have done plenty of concrete flatwork but never pavers. Thank You
I'm my area it's about $22 per sq ft to have installed. All the materials account for about $8 per sq ft. Thanks for watching
How much you charge to do this job?
Are you using any type of pad on your compactor or can we run metal over the pavers!?
Yes I use a rubber pad thats bolted to the compactor. I would be worried about scuffing the pavers with the metal
Would a patio in this style support a small round above ground pool, 10ft x 23in. without causing any problems?
Yes with the proper base
How much for the total project ballpark?
How much does it cost
What's the reason you don't use crushed stone? It compacts better. Is it drainage related?
it drained well and locks into place really well
@Joshua Jorgensen if it works it works, I've just never seen clean stone used. Keep up the good work.
Thank you... How much a job like that runs for?
About $22 a per ft
Then add in cost of labor and materials
Nice narrative, but I would like to see the camera zoomed in closer and a few regular speed of you laying the pavers.
Nice
Thanks
How much do you charge for a job like this?
I'm curious to know what was charged to have this done.
About $22 a per ft
Excellent video
How many days did it take you to complete this project?
5 days, We did a walkway out front walk as well.
@@srmcontracting how large was the patio? 450 sqft? How much did you charge for labor and what market are you in? Thanks for all of your help!
Would that base be enough to park a car on?
For driveways we do 10" minimum base
Is this cheaper than having a slab poured?
It usually is if you hire quality contractors.
Is putting that ''sheet'' as a base, absolutely necessary? Most of the other videos shown here do not showcase it.
Yes stabilization fabric is a must. All manufacturers recommend using it and it's part of the icpi standards.
Great video brother. Would a concrete edge be better then that plastic edge on Open base?👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you, Yes concrete will hold better for sure. The only issue I had with concrete is the grass never seems grow back over it very good. I make sure I compact the dirt up against the edging really good and it seems to hold well. I might try the concrete with the fibers in it and see how that works.
How do you back fill the edges
With soil and we packed it against the edging
By far this has been one of the best videos I seen
Geotex fabric is non-permeable preventing absorption of rain water into the ground. Better to use a permeable weed cloth so water can be absorbed like a sponge. This is especially important if you’re planting trees or shrubs near the patio.
What are the primary mistakes people make in this process? Any trouble shooting guides I can look at?
I’ve never done this before. And really don’t want o screw up my house!
Lack of compaction, the key to a successful install is a properly done base.
Thanks, I saw it was good advice elsewhere to wet down the stone before compacting to keep dust down
You make it look so easy 5:34
Okay, so my son wants to put in a 8x14 patio with pavers. He said his budget is $500. Labor is him and me ( I’m 66). Clearly we don’t have your equipment or experience, so what can I do to help him out. Certainly we aren’t digging down 9 or 10 inches. Can we cut some corners?
Many years ago, I put in a brick patio. Not brick paver, bricks. I cut every corner. Bricks on top of dirt. Don't do that. Get the base right. Our guy here is in PA., so they have to think about freezing and thawing ground, so their base might be deeper than yours needs to be. $500 seems awfully thin. Best of luck and you don't over exert.. (we 65+ guys need to remember we aren't 30 anymore!)
@@Jaxsolo I think logic and reason finally prevailed. He has agreed to forgo putting in any additional pavers and put down some stone instead.😅Bullet dodged
Why would you not do the 3/4 stone before you put the sand to avoid any un-even leveling? Here in MA, I usually do the 3/4 crushed stone and then the sand after, using the sand as the top base, making everything level. If you try to put pavers on 3/4 angular, in my experience the p[avers will not sit correctly??????
The pavers are not on the 3/4" stone. I put down 3/8" chip stone as my leveling bed. This is called "open grade base". Google it, there are a lot of benefits and its becoming very popular.
Great video 👍
Thank you
How much does something like that cost?
In my area the staring point is $20-25 per sq ft.
That can't possibly be including material?? I calculated about 7k..am I close??
@@eddieduarte5284 Yep your right there. That would be $25 per sq foot
Is $25/Sqft labor only ? Or is that labor and materials
That was awesome, I wonder how much a job like that costs?
Why no sand on top of the rock?
Poly sand was used
What was this project turn key cost if I might ask including all labor please. Thanks. Amazing!!
So u can be cheap and look for that price cut in half
@Araceli Perez no to see what that's worth. I would be interested too
@@araceliperez6389 actually to know how much approximately to save for such a project, thanks. Have a nice day.
@michellessouthernhomecooki5870 your only cost are the pavers and some fine stones. You don't need the truck for leveling but this is a decent sized area
@@araceliperez6389 what r u 15? U rude asf
How much did you charge for this project?
It works out to about $22 per square ft
Is that $22/Sqft for labor only ? Or labor and materials
How much does something like this cost the customer ? $5000?
Ball park $22 per square ft
Imagina doing this with shovel only and wheelbarrow
I’m doing that now. Took me 8 weekend to dig 3-4 feet down to level my pool deck and hand to remove all the boulders by hand or jack hammer. It sucks!!!
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