Finishing a Curved Paver Patio & Building a Sitting Wall

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @ProscapesSask
    @ProscapesSask 8 месяцев назад +6

    I own a landscaping company for the past 2 years and ive watched forever and live your work. Keep it up guys. The small crew is where its at!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  8 месяцев назад +1

      That's great to hear! and yes, small crews are a great way to go. Big crews can be very costly and less efficient. Every big crew I have been a part of has 2 or 3 people sitting around talking at all times...LOL

  • @toddt6592
    @toddt6592 Год назад +6

    Fellow Mass guy here. I do these here and there for friends and family as a hobby as well as making some extra $$. I usually never get too creative with designs etc due to my in-experience, but watching alot of your videos has given me more confidence to spread my wings so to speak. Keep doing what you are doing because you are killing it!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад +3

      That's awesome brother, I'm glad the videos are giving confidence and ideas. That has been my goal with this channel from the beginning. Thanks for the feedback and I wish you the best of luck with future projects ✌

  • @Michyhauser
    @Michyhauser Год назад +9

    Yes, the black sand shows the patterns in the patio. I agree with you about not getting the same color sand as the pavers. The patio looks AMAZING!!

  • @bryanmuscutt
    @bryanmuscutt Год назад +4

    Your work is amazing! I owe you the biggest of THANK YOUS!!!! We got quotes to hardscape our backyard from dirt and the prices were insane. I decided to do it myself with ZERO hardscaping knowledge. I watched a bunch, well more than a bunch, of your videos and spent the entire summer working applying what I learned from what you posted. It turned out better then I imagined and all because of you and your videos. Thanks so much and keep on putting out this incredible content.

    • @hpain6261
      @hpain6261 Год назад +1

      Same here. I got a quote from a friend to do my patio $75k to do my 1600 sq feet patio. I learnt everything from here. Never done patio nor worked with pavers. Finished it now. My friend who quoted me just stopped by this evening and told me I did it better than he would have done it. This guys are very good at explaining and showing. There are no insecurities showing this work cause it’s hard work and not everyone can do it. They sure saved me $55,000 in labor. It took me 6 weeks alone but it’s done.

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад +2

      Thank you both for this awesome feedback! That has been my goal from the beginning, Teach those who have the motivation and work ethic how to hardscape their own property. I'm glad the videos are helpful enough save people like you guys so much money... But I bet what you guys like even more is the sense of achievement when you finished it up! That is my favorite part, turning around and looking at it all when it's done. So congratulations on the projects and good luck on future ones now that you have some extra change in your pockets... 😂 ✌

  • @t.l.slawnsnow8326
    @t.l.slawnsnow8326 Год назад +4

    Oh I’ve been waiting for this video! Yes you’ve made me start my own hardscape company

  • @annharvey4913
    @annharvey4913 3 месяца назад +1

    Great work, I've watched hours and hours of your video's to prepare for my patio install. Just finished the polymeric sand last weekend. I ran into challenge using the plate tamping machine(Wacker) with the polymeric sand that I think is because I used the 3/4" clean stone for a base and 3/8" clean for the bedding layer. After sweeping in the first course of sand I went over it with the tamper and ALL the sand disappeared in the joints narrow/tight joints(1/4" max). I was like....wow that tamper really settled the sand and added a second course, hit it with the tamper and again ALL the sand was gone...that's when I assumed the the tamper must be driving all the sand down into the bedding and base layer stone. So I ended up manually tamping the entire patio. I used black sand with tan pavers...looks awesome! I couldn't find a rental center that had a roller tamper machine...I assume that may not have caused the issue I ran into.

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  3 месяца назад

      Thank you and I'm glad the videos helped you with the project! A big compactor with no protection pad can settle the sand a little more than a hand tamper, especially with larger bedding stone. But once you wet it properly, it will all lock in nice and tight. Sounds like you got an excellent result! ✌

  • @allanBarrettM98Bgunlover
    @allanBarrettM98Bgunlover Год назад +2

    I discovered your channel now, but I can say that your work is really professional! Congratulations, and I wish you success in every day of your life!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate the feedback! God bless! ✌

  • @aavilap
    @aavilap 9 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome job...and great video..although it's a long one, it's a pleasure to see how a hard job can be made fun! The new machine is a life saver!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love that machine, it has been so helpful in my business. ✌

  • @MickFox-m8n
    @MickFox-m8n Год назад +2

    Watching from England, another great job you make it look easy.

  • @yubemful
    @yubemful 3 месяца назад

    Great thorough job. Looks amazing.

  • @jacknagleconstruction
    @jacknagleconstruction 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another great project. Techo is the best

  • @sergiocarrasco3169
    @sergiocarrasco3169 Год назад +1

    I'm starting a small paver 19 x 10 backyard project and your videos have given me great tips. I love your videos and attention to detail on your project. I agree with the black polymeric sand.
    Thank You!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      That's awesome, I'm glad the videos have been helpful! The black poly is key for sure. Good luck with your project and enjoy the result! ✌

  • @julianljackson
    @julianljackson Год назад +3

    Patio looks like a Baby Grand Piano!!!!!

  • @redmillcustomwoodworking8830
    @redmillcustomwoodworking8830 Год назад +1

    Nice work, Gentleman!

  • @lightningthunder1536
    @lightningthunder1536 23 дня назад

    I agree with you on Polly sand, contrasting is better!

  • @jamescheever7982
    @jamescheever7982 Год назад +1

    Look forward to off season posts of how your summer went!!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      Me too.... LOL been a long season. Can't wait to chill and make some content! ✌

  • @frafizadeh
    @frafizadeh 4 месяца назад

    Liked the video. Great job.

  • @viracocha03
    @viracocha03 7 месяцев назад +1

    One thing I was shown many years ago to pound block and have loved it ever since was to use a wooden handled sledge hammer, we put a hose clamp on the bottom of the handle (helps slow down the mushrooming and prevent splitting) and use the heads weight to pound the block with the bottom of the handle. It saves so much energy. I always have a dedicated block pounding sledge because once you start doing it you cant really use that handle comfortably any more for anything else.

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  6 месяцев назад

      That is an interesting idea for sure. I like these 5.5lb dead blows. They have really good weight and the ones I have are super strong, they last awhile....

  • @honorshades9200
    @honorshades9200 Год назад +1

    As always beautiful work. 👍

  • @LegSpinna
    @LegSpinna Год назад +1

    Looks real nice. I'm getting the gladiator vibe also.

  • @azpatriotgal321
    @azpatriotgal321 Год назад +1

    Beautiful, as always!

  • @folsomtransport
    @folsomtransport 2 месяца назад

    Nice work. I really like the black but because I just finished my first 10x20 paver patio I didn’t want something that “glued” stuff in place. Plus now I’m thinking of doing a sitting area at both ends just so everything isn’t so flat. We live in the high desert of Nevada.

  • @nickcolavito4665
    @nickcolavito4665 7 месяцев назад +1

    Tell Benny he's so laid back, you guy's are great 👍.... impressive....

  • @tedspens
    @tedspens 3 месяца назад +1

    It's shaped like a grand piano. You just have to replace the sitting wall with piano keys. Or an ear, that works too. On the double sided rows, would it be worthwhile to put a dab of glue in the vertical joint? Make it super-duper solid for a couple extra minutes overall and a little glue. Just a thought. The patio looks great! Edit: Gladiator helmet, that's it! Pac-Man wearing a gladiator helmet. 👍

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  3 месяца назад +1

      🤣 I can see both the piano and the Pac-Man gladiator helmet! LOL We don't glue the vertical joint because it will actually prevent the blocks from sitting nice and tight together. ✌

    • @tedspens
      @tedspens 3 месяца назад +1

      @@TheChristianHardscaper Since posting my comment I tried it with some border pavers that had to be glued down, and you are exactly right. After 8 or 10 pavers we had to take it apart and scrape the glue off the sides. 😂😂

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  3 месяца назад +1

      @@tedspens LOL, it is a good idea for strength but unfortunately the gap is the downside... 😂✌

    • @tedspens
      @tedspens 3 месяца назад

      @@TheChristianHardscaper Keep rockin' ✌

  • @papascruffy
    @papascruffy 4 месяца назад

    Nice work guys, I had to watch for the wall, I'm fixin to add a sitting wall around the patio I laid a couple years ago and just built a roof over it, this helps!

  • @roblescurbappealconcrete
    @roblescurbappealconcrete 11 месяцев назад +1

    That looks really nice.
    I think I would have gotten a little closer to the steps on the left- as you’re walking up- and then given that same distance to the other side and wrapped it under the first 2 steps.
    All in all, great job.
    I’ve been watching a few of your videos and I’m now a sub.
    Thank you and Benny for all the hard work.
    Benny is a go getter!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  11 месяцев назад +1

      I know what you mean, I thought about extending it a little more but that seemed like an ok place to stop. Glad you are liking the videos, thanks for the support! Benny sure is a go getter 😂 ✌

  • @paulbodder3354
    @paulbodder3354 Год назад +1

    Glad to see you post a new video... Was thinking the other day it has been a while since you had posted and hoped all was well.. anywho, the patio looks awesome.. I like the brown w/grey accent paver and definitely like the black sand in the joints.

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад +1

      Thanks brother, it has been awhile for sure..... Just spending long days trying to end the year strong with all the work I have lined up. This was a cool project, It's nice using out of the ordinary colors here and there. ✌

  • @LakeLife39
    @LakeLife39 Год назад +2

    Well now that I see a wall….Camp Crumble needs a wall! 😊

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      I know who this is based of (Camp Crumble) for sure... 🤣 The sitting wall adds a lot of character for sure ✌

  • @darrelllittle608
    @darrelllittle608 9 месяцев назад +1

    Very nice and I enjoyed the video

  • @josecito976
    @josecito976 Год назад +1

    Heck yeah! Another project 🔥

  • @Mallardman795
    @Mallardman795 Год назад +2

    You need to come down south in the winter and do your hard scaling down here! We don’t know what snow is haha. I’m finishing up my DIY patio/walkway using your videos. Do you have an email where I can send you photos of my project?

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад +1

      I don't know about that...LOL I love the winters up here! I would love to see some pictures of your project. You can send them to (TheChristianHardscaper@gmail.com)

  • @codygray2296
    @codygray2296 9 месяцев назад +1

    Solid work

  • @emeraldimage4721
    @emeraldimage4721 Год назад +1

    The shape of the patio is a harp!

  • @pjp80s
    @pjp80s 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great work!

  • @yepitiyep
    @yepitiyep 3 дня назад +1

    i'm in houston texas, can't seem to find any Techo-Bloc products. these look REALLY good

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  3 дня назад +1

      That stinks, some of these manufacturers only sell in certain areas… the best thing to do is go on Techo Bloc website and go to the (find a dealer) link. Then you can see the closest place to you

  • @adriangenks3092
    @adriangenks3092 Год назад +1

    Welcome Back!

  • @nelsonchavez2211
    @nelsonchavez2211 Год назад +1

    Great video 👍🏼 very helpful

  • @jonathanvillegas1842
    @jonathanvillegas1842 8 месяцев назад +1

    this looks really good.. keep it up 👍

  • @donwarnakula5194
    @donwarnakula5194 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. Great work!

  • @bigredoutdoorservices
    @bigredoutdoorservices Год назад +1

    Love your videos man, have taught me a lot about hardscaping. Iv been slowly workin on building a reputation around my area doing them. I’m just in Vermont, would love to come check out a project you do in person sometime I have questions!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      That's awesome man and that's the way to get yourself started. Good work gives a good reputation and a good reputation spreads quickly... Good luck brother ✌

  • @Bman-1970
    @Bman-1970 Год назад +1

    So, do you take some of the scrap pavers so Ritchie and Travis can make practice cuts? They can't rake and shovel gravel foreva!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад +1

      I definitely will be in the future, but they are a little to young to be using the big boy saw yet.... But they will someday, as well as screed and lay pavers. ✌

  • @johnbower
    @johnbower Год назад +1

    What stops the polymeric sand migrating down into the bedding stones beneath the pavers ?

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      It only migrates a little into the bedding stone while installing it, then once you wet it down it hardens and will not migrate then. ✌

  • @Json1217
    @Json1217 Год назад +1

    How do you go about getting leads?

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      I get a lot of work from previous client referrals, Facebook posts on town groups, my suppliers give me referrals, etc... But yea, mostly word of mouth. The best way to get work is to do good work and be patient. A good reputation spreads quickly. ✌

  • @sal6830
    @sal6830 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Curious a patio paver measuring 30x33 No sitting wall what would you say around about price

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! That is about 1000 sq ft of patio. The average price around here is between $18.00-$25.00 per sq ft installed. So between $18,000 - $25,000 would probably be the range...

    • @sal6830
      @sal6830 9 месяцев назад

      @@TheChristianHardscaper Thank you for your quick response. I was a quoted 20k glad to know he's in the range

  • @ricks2104
    @ricks2104 Год назад +1

    You guys do some great work. We are about a year into pavers and enjoy it and certainly have some lessons learned from it. How big is your typical paver crew?

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      Thank you and congrats on your first year of paver work. It is mainly just 2 of us with a third guy every once in a while.... ✌

    • @ricks2104
      @ricks2104 Год назад

      I would love to sit here and pick your brain as we go through these growing pains but you’re a busy guy. Your stuff is just amazing and the attitudes are refreshing to watch.

  • @clive7776
    @clive7776 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful work

  • @williamcarlson4559
    @williamcarlson4559 10 месяцев назад +1

    Do you have any concerns about drainage behind the sitting wall? Seems to me that grade is pretty high on the block. Since it’s all stone is it expected to just drain right through anyways? Love the videos they’re very informative

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  10 месяцев назад

      I am not concerned at all. With using the clean stone behind the wall and under the patio, the water will all drain naturally through the drainage stone and into the sandy subsoil under that. Unless you have heavy clay subsoil, all water will slowly permeate into the soil under the base stone. That is why the clean stone base is so helpful for preventing frost heaving / shifting. Thanks for the comment! ✌

  • @mikez4132
    @mikez4132 Год назад +1

    Ahh the full choke, pull-pull-pull sputter, half choke pull -pull start procedure for the Stihl saws. Know it well. lolol Looks good buddy. Let me know when you get merch channel is growing so nicely!

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад +1

      🤣 you know it brother, good old Stihls! Thanks as always for the comment, I will definitely keep you posted on that when it happens✌

  • @NickSupe
    @NickSupe Год назад +4

    time to get a few extra kubota keys to keep in the truck

  • @m._3951
    @m._3951 11 месяцев назад +1

    Excuse me, what was the final material used to fill the gap?

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  11 месяцев назад

      It is called (Polymeric Sand). Here is a video I made which explains how we install it in more detail 👉 ruclips.net/video/TXWJyBnVQ_g/видео.html

  • @RayvonKyles
    @RayvonKyles 10 месяцев назад

    How do I know how far to slop the patio for run off? And how far do I know how to dig down for a 3ft or 4ft wall?

  • @rrjones6667
    @rrjones6667 Год назад +1

    Another beautiful job as always. I’m curious what a project like this cost?

  • @KarenBlandino
    @KarenBlandino 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very niceeeee😃👍🏼💜💜 looks beauuttiiffuull ❤️😃

  • @PatrickFrost-n3y
    @PatrickFrost-n3y 5 месяцев назад

    So question. It seems your using a paver base instead of sand. Is there an important difference in why this would be done?

  • @perfectzero87
    @perfectzero87 5 месяцев назад

    That's quite a drop off at the end of the patio. Will it ever erode off?

  • @CarnrEhehbes
    @CarnrEhehbes 10 месяцев назад +1

    How much do you charge per square ft ?

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  10 месяцев назад +1

      That number can vary a lot depending on the job, where the job is, machine access, etc... I don't charge per sq ft but it can be anywhere from $19 - $28 for basic paver installs and that goes up for special order pavers / natural stone.

    • @CarnrEhehbes
      @CarnrEhehbes 10 месяцев назад

      @@TheChristianHardscaper gotcha , you the man 🤜🏻!

  • @Mangold2865
    @Mangold2865 Год назад +1

    Was worried about ya! Been a while

  • @armandocortes8719
    @armandocortes8719 Год назад

    Good Projects. you do. brother where you announce yourself. to get your clients greetings. and blessings

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      Thank you very much! I get a lot of work from previous client referrals, Facebook posts on town groups, my suppliers give me referrals, etc... But yea, mostly word of mouth. The best way to get work is to do good work and be patient. A good reputation spreads quickly. ✌

  • @nelsonchavez2211
    @nelsonchavez2211 Год назад

    Did you went to HNA ? This year

  • @dh6140
    @dh6140 Год назад +3

    I first want to say I have respect for all race of people.. 100 percent if you work hard live god with all your heart excellent…
    But it is amazing to me that as a white American people always say to me when I’m working around the house or take on an project for someone else people really don’t think white Americans can do labor work blows my mind..

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Год назад

      I know what you mean, but I think it is from the majority of American guys are lazy and don't know what a hard day of work is if it smacked them in the head...LOL

  • @stevehastie4951
    @stevehastie4951 9 месяцев назад +2

    I say up late watching… Why? Something about your work, crew and the finish product. Thanks.

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  9 месяцев назад

      That's cool, I love comments like this. It is motivating for me and I'm glad you enjoy the videos! ✌

  • @hongliangshi3230
    @hongliangshi3230 Год назад

    Niubi 🎉

  • @tomalley798
    @tomalley798 Год назад +2

    That cutting would’ve been a back breaker 🤕

  • @fooboo98
    @fooboo98 Год назад +1

    It’s good day to Christian hardscape

  • @abuenjewell5814
    @abuenjewell5814 3 месяца назад +1

    Let me work for free! I need to learn

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  3 месяца назад

      🤣 it would be very difficult to have someone on my job site who works for free… lol are you from Massachusetts?

  • @DaMidnitezorro
    @DaMidnitezorro Месяц назад +1

    Well Trump is president and I'm getting richer

    • @TheChristianHardscaper
      @TheChristianHardscaper  Месяц назад

      Sorry for the late response, and I'm glad the videos were helpful! Unfortunately digging the holes will make a bit of a mess.... You will probably need to pull up the pavers a couple feet around each post you dig. I would personally dig up all the base stone and get it out of the way first, then dig the holes and remove all soil. Then you can pour the post and backfill completely with 3/4. It will be time consuming but one at a time may be best so you don't have a huge mess all at once. Good luck though, I'm sure the pergola will be an awesome addition to the patio! ✌

  • @spider-man910
    @spider-man910 8 месяцев назад +2

    Trump will be President unstoppable ....💪💪👍👍😂😂.

  • @khkhhophop
    @khkhhophop 8 месяцев назад +1

    lost me with the Trump stuff.

  • @devestv
    @devestv 8 месяцев назад +2

    Truck shopping like Trump is gonna become President again.
    Heck yes, I already moved my stock investments back to high risks while it's still cheap.

  • @maddog8148
    @maddog8148 8 месяцев назад +1

    How much is it for labor per square foot?