How To Polymeric Sand a Paver Patio (DIY)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Check out this video and learn how to install polymeric sand in the joints of the concrete pavers to help your project last a lifetime.
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Check out all the videos from this project in this Playlist right here 👉 • Backyard Patio and Fir...
The Pavers used on this job are all manufactured by (Genest) out of Maine, the name of the main patio paver is called (Grand Katahdin) and the color tone is (Granite). The border pavers are called (Eastern Bay) with a color tone of (Charcoal). 
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Thanks for your great videos. Because of your awesome content I took on my own patio paver project. Went with all stone instead of sand/ mason dust that was recommended at all the landscaping distributors and am very pleased with my finished project. Couldn’t have done it without the very thorough step by step tutorials. You’re the best ! I would love to show you the timeline of my project.
And please quit smoking.
Thanks for your support and awesome feedback! I'm so glad that my videos helped you with your project. It is wild to me how little other contractors actually use this technique. It is just far superior to the dense grade / sand technique..... Sometimes I wonder if I overexplain in my videos, but I try to be thorough with my understanding of the trade. I would love to see the timeline, check out my channel for my email if you want to send some pictures... ✌
I use to smoke and worked like you doing landscaping Now I can't walk more tan 100 feet and I am on oxygen. I haven't smoked in 13 years. I am 64. Please quit.
Thanks for the comment, smoking is a killer....
Benny quit smoking; it's a stinky habit, and afterward, You'll smell better
As a smoker and landscape supervisor myself, I offer this advice Benny; Smoke like a chimney all you want, but be respectful and smoke outside the work truck if no one else smokes. That’s just basic human decency. Non-smokers and bosses/owners of said work vehicles hate that smell. Always time to have a quick puff before the ride or right after stopping. I give my crew that respect and they give it back in work ethic and efficiency.
When you’re ready to quit, you’ll stop smoking altogether. Until then, keep up the awesome work you guys do and work hard 💪😎
Nothing wrong with this comment at all. Great advice and you are 100% correct. People should have the freedom to do what they want while having respect for others 👌 ✌
Quit smoking Benny. Bad, really Bad. Bad..Bad..Bad!
Benny I hope you already quit smoking! 🎉
Quit Smoking Benny! Please.
Very nice! You have me sold on the black poly sand. Do you have a video on cutting the border pavers around the fire pit? It also looks like you left 1" of stone between the pit and the pavers, correct? This is exactly what I am doing in a 15ft round patio with a fire pit.
Nice man, the black poly adds so much character 👌 I do have a video on how we cut the pavers around the fire pit. here is the link to that video 👉ruclips.net/video/1Z09RARiWaM/видео.html
if I can't get my hands on the Alliance Gator stuff, what other brand would you recommend? Is the 'Dominator' brand comparable?
I don't really know anything about the Dominator brand to be honest... But there are a lot of manufacturers out there making poly sand. When installed properly, most of them will be just fine.
Hello I have a question, how many years before I would need to re-apply polymetric sand? My installers workers said once every 2 years but the installer himself said maybe every 5 years. I can't seem to get a good answer lol. If I need to re-do it, would I have to hire a contractor to do it?
Hey there, the answer he gave you is basically correct. If done correctly and assuming the polymeric sand is top notch quality, you could get 2-8 years. Closer to the 2 year side if the pavers are in a shady / constantly wet area. Closer to the 8 year side if the pavers are in a sunny / very dry area. Unfortunately that is the way it goes with poly sand. They have been coming out with stronger joint sands throughout the past few years but they are very expensive and more time consuming to install. DIY Polymeric is definitely possible but keep in mind that you can really ruin a project if you make mistakes installing it. Hopefully that helps. Good luck ✌
Big Ben stop smoking
Stop Smoking Benny!!
How's polymeric sand hold up when pressure washing? I live in moss Counry...
I hope he does someday! Polymeric sand will most likely get damaged by pressure washing. We recommend using a cleaner and long handled scrub brush for situations like that. Then just rinse it down with a hose to prevent the poly from being damaged. ✌
Benny stop smoking!! 👍🚭🚭
Smoke if you want. Nothing’s worse than being nagged about it.
Thank you! You can use any smaller compactor for foot traffic only applications. I have even hand tamped smaller projects. So whatever kind of compactor you can get your hands on will work just fine for that project ✌
Can you make a video on how you price jobs…. At least a rough idea
I will someday but my channel is more about how we build projects, not sell them
Dude; I watched the whole series tonight cause I think I'm gonna take on doing a 450sq ft patio, alot like this one, myself. Is that crazy?
😂 Nice! I don't think that is crazy at all. But it will certainly take a lot of effort and time. As long as you know that going into it, I'm sure you could do it. Just be sure to make a good plan and make sure you are not scared of some hard days of work ✌
Benny quit smoking!!
Patio is awesome.... how do you calculate the number of blocks when you are using dissimilar sizes?
Thank you. All you need to calculate is square footage. the 3 sizes come premixed on the pallet and you just have to lay it out properly.
@@TheChristianHardscaper thank you
Been watching your videos a couple days now. Just worked my first paver patio today for my mom’s house and real happy how it turned out. Poly sand tomorrow. Love your work and videos 👍🏼
Nice, congratulations! It is very fun to step back and look at something you built like that ✌
Will this stop weeds coming up? I’m tormented with them
It certainly will. It hardens like mortar and prevents weeds for sure ✌
this is awesome. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am RIGHT at the stage of doing the polymeric sand and get such mixed messages about the different brands. this brand seems to be top notch so I will go with them! thanks again.
My pleasure, glad it was helpful!
Hi brother. I very like this style. Can you tell me about this paver color and size.also can you tell me about how much and where are buy it. I live Arizona.
The Pavers used on this job are all manufactured by (Genest) out of Maine, the name of the main patio paver is called (Grand Katahdin) and the color tone is (Granite). The border pavers are called (Eastern Bay) with a color tone of (Charcoal).
Quit smoking Benny! You’re better!
Amen!
Benny when you quit smoking you are going to feel so much better. If you have an urge just smell second hand for a while and you’ll realize it is helping you kick the habit. Good luck.
Totally agree brother ✌🏻
Quit smoking Benny
QUIT SMOKING BENNY
Anyone ever tell you you kinda look like Ben Affleck? haha thanks for the Paver video, very helpful!
A few times here on RUclips actually... I never seen it before but after a few comments I looked at a bunch of his pictures, definitely a little resemblance. 😂✌
I was about to post the exact same thing after saying a good job on the patio. Look just like him dude.
Another great one looking forward to the next project 👌 good to see your subscribers numbers going up a lot of work put into your channel ✌
Thanks for the support man, Patience is key with RUclips I am finding out ✌
2 reasons to quit smokin ... money n chicks
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Great vid, lots of info. How do you deal with the haze left over from the polymeric sand installation? How do you clean the haze before installing the sealer? Thanks!
Most Polymeric sands that are out now, leave no haze. If it feels sticky or looks hazy, just rinse with water a few times. If that does not work, there are many paver cleaners out there that will help.✌
PLEASE quit smoking…I watched both my sister die from COPD and my mother in law die of lung cancer
And it was a horrific thing to watch, to to mention how much they suffered…please, please quit
I know this an older post, but I had to chime in…I hope you quit by now
Best of luck to you!
You do beautiful work, thank you posting!
You don’t know me any more than you knew John Wayne, but like you….he and me, are, or were, flesh, blood and bone. I started smoking at 14. I tried quitting more times than I can even guess! And failed every single time, in SPITE of really wanting to quit each and every time. At 61 years old, I started vaping on advice of a friend. I couldn’t be worse, right?! 🤣🤣 It wasn’t just worse but I had a paramedic, nurses and several doctors, tell me I should have stuck with cigarettes because they were better than vaping!! 😳 My plan was to quit the vaping at the end of 2022 because I had stepped back the nicotine percentage over time and would have been at 0% by November 2022. In august of last year, I went for my annual physical. My doc was concerned about things he heard and ordered an abdominal ultrasound to check the condition of my aorta. On a Friday at 9am I went for the ultrasound. They told me I’d probably hear from my doc with the results the following Monday or Tuesday. I went home, changed and started doing some work out in our birch grove with my tractor. At 1pm my wife came out frantic and told me my doc called and said stop anything I was doing and get immediately to the emergency room because my abdominal aorta had a bulge of blood clots and could rupture without warning and I’d be dead in minutes.
Long story short, by 3pm I had gone from my home in Milton,NH to the Portsmouth emergency room, and ended up on a med flight to Massachusetts General. They cut me like a fish and repaired the bulge. There’s a whole lot more to this story…a whole lot, but God spared me a death I should have experienced years before because my embolism was so large. The aorta is generally 1 1/2-2 mm, mine was bulged to 10! Surgery should have been done by at least 6. So…that’s how beyond life I lived. That was not Gods plan! Smoking…was what got me there!
Benny, you gotta stop brother!! You CAN, because I DID! Oh I struggle often with THINKING I want a cigarette…but I know that is Satan trying to drag me back into bondage!!
I only regret having not done it sooner! Now, I have to go back and watch this episode because I was typing through all of it!🤣
Do it Benny!! It is ALL GOOD, but I know it’s tough. Only two people can deal with that….you, and God! It’s as amazing how real God became in my life, as it is that I’ve not had a cigarette since May of 2021, or vaped since September 29, 2022.
I’m weak…but He is strong and He will deal with the devil…and I love God so deeply, that I could never hurt Him by lighting up even a single time, the rest of my life! He changed my life completely! I was as wretched and sinful as you can imagine…but God is healing me every day! I haven’t had an alcoholic beverage in well over a year and my language scares those who knew me before…because I don’t talk like the old me. It’s real Benny…and it’s as much for you, as for me or anyone else, who wants what God promises. Nows the time….🙏🏻👍🏻👊🏻😊
Ok, question, my pavers are old and pretty porous. So the polymeric sand is really sticking to the pavers. Am i going to have to brush off each paver individually, or will it work out if i leave it there and it'll wear away with time? What do you suggest?
Still thinking on this.. do i need to seal my pavers somehow? (First time home owner here and took on a project im starting to think was outside of my skillset)
I would like you to travel out to nevada some day and make me a back yard patio like the one you have done here ,except the fire pit will be 4 times bigger and it will be a fountain .I priced the material you use for between 1150. and 1350 .00 a pallet but its good stuff and that the kind i hope to have out here some day,
Hella huge shoutout! Thanks = ) Super informative !!
Excellent video! Quit smoking Benny if you haven’t already.
love your videos thank you for sharing your experience! Does water drain through the poly sand? Can you use with open graded base? Or Does water flow on top of the surface and not get through into the base?
You don’t leave any pavers for them in case they need to replace any in the future.
We do most of the time but there are some customers who do not want the extra laying around. Just depends on what they want.
@@TheChristianHardscaper Gocha makes sense I used to do flooring years ago and floor products would go out of stock all the time. Is pavers kind of the same way? Looking to expand into hardscaping in my business
@@yardgenie2933 That's cool man, I hear you about the flooring, they do seem to discontinue products like that way more often than pavers. Most of these paver manufacturers have a core line of products that they sell and have been selling for many years. So typically you can but more at anytime. But when I use special order material / uncommon materials, I leave the leftovers for the customer for sure. And if you have a lot of flooring experience, I'm sure you could pick up laying pavers. Definitely a different animal but the concept is simple. Just takes hard work and practice. I wish you the best brother!
If I'm doing porcelain pavers, should I be tamping or compacting them? Everything I'm reading says you can't run a compactor over porcelain due to potential damage
Yea, I would not run a compactor over them. They are to fragile for that. But I would recommend hand tamping them with a nice heavy duty piece of foam so you are not tamping them directly. But especially with porcelain, you need to make sure you fill the joints as much as possible. Just be easy and you should be fine. If you use a piece of (Gator Base) the 1 inch piece of foam that some people use under pavers in hard to excavate areas, that works really good ✌
Do you always have an inch separation from the house when the pavers border the house?
Just started diy 11x22 similar project colors.
Great videos. Thanks very much.
Benny I smoked for 26 years about. Gave em up 10 years ago. Best thing I ever did.
You’ll only do it when you’re ready.
Read the book “How to quit smoking “.
Chase the dragon. ☮️
Oh sweet! Glad the videos helped and good luck on the project, I'm sure it will come out great. And you are 100% right, you can only quit when you know inside that it is time. I quit about 12 years ago now and I agree it was the best thing I ever did too. ✌
Happy 4th my brother!
Thanks for the education!
Late on the response, sorry brother. Happy 4th, hope you had a good one! Thanks for the support!
I love the videos. I have a question. Should the sand be to the top of the paver. The sand is down in the joints on my patio like 1/8” below the surface.
Glad to hear it! We install the polysand just below the top of the pavers. it helps let the water flow through the joints.,
When I smoked it didn’t help people telling me why it’s bad and I should quit. There is already enough mental anguish knowing your addicted to something difficult.
I totally know what you mean, It was not meant to nag him but when I decided to quit myself, the voices of a few people in my life really helped me change my perspective and ultimately helped me quit. So it kind of depends... You should not nag someone about it and be on them about it, but there is nothing wrong with expressing your opinion on it to your loved ones or friends. ✌
Benny quit smoking!
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Hey benny Hey dont worry i quit around 42 yrs old Hey benny hey im 64 now feel just fine but maybe you should try tijuana smalls it will give you a diffrent looking style to the out look of it all hey just trying to help
great video! I have done several of these patio projects. Yet, I am always looking for ways to improve how I do things and I picked up quite a few things I could do better!
Thank you! Progress is always important. I have spent my career trying to get better on every project... so important.
Hey Benny. I quit smoking 4 times over about 40 yrs. Last time, 10 yrs ago, stuck. I just figure two things. I didn't come into this world smoking so it's a lot more natural to not be smoking. I know. It's obvious but I found it easier to quit, thinking about it that way. 2nd; A person has to want to quit. Again, obvious, right? Some people, in spite of everything else, don't 'really' want to quit. That's it. Good Luck. "Don't force it" 👍
Great advice man, I totally agree. I quit a couple times and then did it for good at about 22, 10 years ago. Best thing I ever did. 👍🏻
thats helpful, thanks. I have a sloped walkway Ill be doing and this was good info!
I just found ur channel and just subscribed!!! :)
I just got a house and the front pavers have settled and are not leveled with a pitch away from the house. The poly sand is all gone and weeds are growing in between the pavers. What’s the best way to fix the pitch?? What tools do u use to lift the pavers up? Also, is the border pavers cemented in place, bc it seems like mine has a cement border near the grass. Any advice would be helpful!!! Thanks!!!! :)
Nice, thanks for the support! I'm sorry to hear that your pavers are settling. It is a more common issue than you may think though... To fix, you need to pick up and relay all the pavers that have sunk. If there is concrete around the edges, you just need to break it up and remove it. Then you should be able to start lifting the pavers from the edges. When you pick up the pavers, you need to scrape the remaining poly sand off the edges and brush them off. Once the pavers are removed, you need to remove the sand / stone dust under them and put new clean, crushed stone to prevent them sinking in the future again. I have a lot of videos on how to lay pavers and how to backfill for them. Just look through my channel and I'm sure you will learn everything you need to know so you can fix the problem yourself. ✌
Former smoker here, quit in 2000... you can do it man! Save your lungs and some $$ too! Great video guys, thanks again!
Good for you, I quit in 2012 and it was the best move I have ever made... So I agree 100% ✌
This is a little late, and hopefully, he did quit. But if you didn't ask him this, give me 1 reason why you should smoke?
He did not quit yet, but that is a great question to ask yourself when quitting✌
Hey, man. I can't thank you enough! Your videos got me through laying the base for a backyard paver project. It was really hard work, I had to move all of the stone by shovel, through a gangway, and into my back yard. But it was very enjoyable. I live in the city and had 5 cubic yards of 3/4" and 2 yards 3/8" stone dropped on the sidewalk in front of my house. My neighbors lost it! Anyway, if you don't mind, I have a question on using polymeric sand. The guy at the materials shop I used told me using poly sand on open grade base is a no-go. He said the sand eventually works down into the stone base, and that open grade base requires permeable stone or permeable sand in the joints. He recommended a smaller chip stone. The other thing is I'm installing Holland pavers which have a smaller space than the pavers you're using. I know nothing about pavers, and you've done hundreds of these, so I wanted to reach out and ask you what you thought. You're using it, so I'm assuming it's fine. Sorry for the long message. Wishing you well from Chicago!
🤣 That is hilarious about the stone delivery! I'm glad my videos were helpful, thanks for the feedback on that. I use regular polymeric sand on 99% of my projects even with Open Grade Base. Once the polymeric sand hardens, it will not sink in to the stone. Been doing it for almost 5 years now with no issues. Good luck and congrats! ✌
Hey, hey,...Ben Affleck. I like your style. Very nice.
🤣🤣 Thanks man! ✌
Thanking God for some sound patio paver advice! And thank you sir!
What kind of polymeric sand would you recommend for pavers that I only have a 1/8 inch joint? Also, are there any good synthetics/resin sands That would work with 1/8” joints?
No problem, glad it was helpful! I would use polymeric sand even with 1/8 inch joints. It may take a couple passes and tamping, but thats really the finest sand that I know of.... Some polymeric sands are finer than others. The one I use most is made by (Alliance) and its called (G2) and I usually use the color tone (Black Diamond) very fine sand particles.... ✌
Excellent video! And great job with the patio. The attention to detail is impressive.
Thank you very much! ✌
Hey man. Me again. I comment on alot of your videos. I like how you didn't destroy the yard to install the patio. That's how I like to do our patios. 6-8" past our paver mark, grass doesn't get touched. We follow that up with a clean, straight down cut with an edging shovel. That gets raked into the rest of the dirt that gets dug out with the equipment. Then the geo and so on. It makes the yard fixin part SOOO much easier. Sometimes it's me, sometimes it's the plant guy, either way, everyone wins.
Keep up the good work
I always appreciate the comments man! It is nice when others notice the details of a well thought out plan. I completely agree with what you are saying ✌
Didn't know Ben Affleck did hardscape😂. Seriously, very informative. Wicked nice patio
🤣 hank you very much! ✌
I laid my pavers on a sand bed. Will hand tamping still work, or should i rent a compactor? Thanks Kyle.
Hand tamping will be fine, even with sand
Hey there, firstly love all your videos. Have a question regarding your fire pits. In this video you installed all the pavers and then circled the line for the pit. In the previous job where you had the breeo I thought you put the fireplace in first. Is there a right way or not really? Looking to start a DIY job at home and that will be a figure 8 and in one of the circles will be my pit for a breeo install so keen to get your thoughts
Hi, Thank you! You can do it either way really. The circular patio I did was to be built around the firepit as my center point. This project had to be laid out just right before I could find the center point for my firepit. so with this one, I had to lay the pavers first and then build the pit. It may vary depending on the job or the plan so whatever works best in your mind when planning the layout. It sounds like a cool project man, good luck! ✌
@@TheChristianHardscaper thanks so much for your quick reply. I’m based over in Washington state (Seattle) and we get a lot of rain. I’m keen on using your method for underlay however some of the landscapers where I’m getting the pavers are suggesting to stick to the crush rock sand model of old, however I love how clean and easy your method looks. Wanted to see if you know of others that are out west that have done similar bases to you?
@@social_euge5896 No problem, Unfortunately a lot of contractors are refusing to switch to this backfilling technique.... All I can say is that I used the crush rock and sand technique for 5-6 years prior to switching to this method 4 years ago. I will never go back. The most important reason to me is that this system does not hold on to or absorb water. The crushed grave and sand absorbs water like a sponge. This causes a lot of shifting and settling over the years to come after the install. It also cause the base material to freeze and heave more because it holds onto water. The end goal of all drainage is to get the water to permeate into the subsoil. no material does that better than open grade 3/4 clear stone. ✌
I quit smoking at age 31, and while it was tough (cold Turkey), I’m glad I stopped.
Totally agree man, I quit cold turkey at 22-23. Definitely the best thing I ever did.
Think of the money you would save by not smoking. I was pissed to pay $1.20 a pack when I quit smoking. Now they are over $7.00 a pack! Smoking one pack a day, $7 x 7days = $49.00 x 52 = $2,548.00 a year. Two packs a day for a year, $5,096.00. Three packs a day, $7,644.00.
I’m buying some really nice stuff for myself, since I quit smoking.
Smoking is an expensive and slow way of killing your self.
very, very true... It is extremely expensive. Over $10.00 a pack here in Massachusetts.....
Another beauty! Have you seen or have any thoughts on EZ grout? The stuff looks amazing. I think Im going to give it a shot. Pricey but if it does what it claims🤷♂️. ✌️
Yes I have, it is a very good product but way to expensive to use on big projects. Check out my how to use EZ Joint video right here 👉ruclips.net/video/1AnHxcdY8F4/видео.html
Love the videos and the pavers. Does anybody know where I could buy the same in the UK? Thanks.
Thank you, not sure about the pavers over in the UK. ✌
Quit smoking Benny I quit smoking cigs over 8 years ago. Don’t regret it at all. My oldest daughter is 8.
Amen Brother. I quit smoking 9 years ago. I used to smoke a pack a day, quitting was the best thing I ever did in my life. ✌
How are rounded bullnose pavers, which are used for the rounded step we have, how are they joined together?
They are typically laid in concrete adhesive and just placed right next to each other. But when used for coping on a pool, sometimes they are laid in mortar and they also get laid with a joint of mortar in between each other.
Awesome work by you and Benny.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks again for the support brother! ✌
Great stuff thanks for info.
I’m building a timber a pavilion and paver patio. Posts are already in place. How long after applying the poly sand can I work on top of the paver to finish my heavy framing and roof? Def don’t want to ruin the pavers or the poly sand app
Oh nice, glad the video helped! I would give the sand 24-48 hrs. If you touch the sand it is really hard, you will be all set ✌🏻
Smoking costs a lot. $$$$’s and time off your life. You can’t afford either. We all know you can do it. 👍
That is for damn sure... ✌
excellent video. Thank you so much. Doing the job and acting as a videographer at the same time times talent!
It definitely takes a bit of work...lol 🤣✌
I learn something new every video . Thank you for sharing 👍
Glad to hear it, Thanks for the support! ✌
Beautifully done. I have donepatio paver work in the past. I made a walkway in front of my shed 10 years ago. It's held up great. Used polymeric sand then and I plan on extending the area and redoing the joints. Rethinking the color of sand since watching this. Thanks for the help.
Oh nice, this black polymeric sand really makes the pavers pop more.... ✌
Hello and thanks again for these videos and advice!
I’m just about done laying the borders, and am getting ready for concrete edging and then poly sand.
How long Do I need to let the edging harden before poly sand and compacting/tamping?
Oh nice, your moving right along! So I would actually recommend doing them at the same time if possible. doing the sand wand tamping while the concrete is still wet is the best way. You can trowel the concrete the way it needs to be in a small section at a time, then sand that section, tamp it, then sand it again. At which point you can trowel the concrete one more time to be sure the bond is still good on the pavers. Then move to the next section.
I try to do it like that as often as possible, unfortunately a lot of times, it doesn't work out that way.... At which point, you want the concrete to set for at least 12+ hours. And when you tamp, go a little easier around the edges so you don't completely ruin the bond between the concrete and the pavers. Hope that makes sense...✌
Tomorrow it will be going down… thanks again!
Sweet, good luck brother!
If you area re-sanding pavers that have been in place for 17 years, do you need to tamp any of the pavers or sand? or can you get by with just the broom?
If you are just sweeping the new sand over the old sand, it will probably not hold up for to long. If you are re sanding pavers, the joints need to be cleaned thoroughly ( power washer is usually the best option ). Then once the pavers are dry, follow all the steps like this video (including tamping) to get the best result ✌
Smoking is what got John Wayne, don’t be like John Wayne…
🤣 That's hilarious! 🤣✌
He was also a freemason and did the usual Hollywood bs... I probably wouldn't put his whole death on smoking.... look at some of the 80-90 year old smokers, usually more active than the nonsmoker.... give ones life to God and He will instruct the ways one should go, the things to do..
Good show! Is it advisable to do a small section of paved areas at a time? I'm going to tackle a driveway by myself.
Thanks! I typically do small sections at a time on big projects, it helps you be more accurate
Ben afleck yo
Smoking takes up about one hour A day of productivity at work.
Quit smoking, you’ll produce about 200 more hours a year. That’s a lot of money you could be making. On top of the money you will be saving.
Totally agree ✌
@@TheChristianHardscaper 😂
If I may ask, is it advisable to use pea stone as a finish top on a road fill base for a patio area? OR, would you advise using pavers?
You can definitely use pea stone, the only thing in my experience is that the customer usually finds out that the stone is much harder to walk on, set chairs on, etc... than imagined. Especially the round pea stone, it moves around very easily. So I guess it depends on the area you are wanting to do it in, will it be heavy foot traffic? If so, maybe pavers are better. Up to you though ✌
Plate compactors at Harbor Freight are only $250…
I heard about that... crazy... I have purchased one since this video ✌
Do you recommend a particular salt for winter?
I don't really have a recommendation. Rock salt is better than calcium tablets. It is easier to clean up and does not get into the pours or the pavers as much. But always use as little as possible and clean up any excess after everything melts so they don't get damaged.
Bennie stop smoking. It turns you lungs into black rocks😢
I totally agree man, Fingers crossed that he will someday 🤞✌
Hermoso trabajo, en que estado trabajas?
Hey Christian love the job, well done. Had a quick question for clarity on the video. Where you have the pitch of the grade when it comes to the firepit area is that level or does it follow the grade of the rest of the patio area. Hope that makes sense
Thanks for the feedback! The entire patio slopes down and away toward the far and by the firepit. There is no perfectly level spots in the patio. I generally always slope pavers (walkways and patios) in 2 different directions to insure the water stays away from the house / structure. ✌
polymeric sand has a problem where the top dries too quickly and doesnt let the bottom get wet enough to work....try EASY JOINT...it applies wet and activates when it dries...just get a hydro broom and ur all set
ruclips.net/video/1AnHxcdY8F4/видео.html
EZ-Joint is an excellent product, I agree. But way to expensive and time consuming for projects this size. Poly Sand is tested and true when installed correctly. ✌
Great job , where did you get the pavers. And what kind they are ?
Thank you! Those pavers are made by (Genest) and the style is called (Grand Katahdin) with a color tone of (Granite). The border pavers are called (Eastern Bay) with a color tone of (Charcoal)
Which sand did you use?
On this project I used (Alliance) (G2 Polymeric Sand)
Thanks.
Benny, quit smoking, bro!
For a small walkway project, would you think it is possible to hand tamp the base?
Absolutely, a little more work but if you don't have a plate compactor, it will work just fine ✌
You have a wonderful disposition and your product and expertise truly matches. Your explanations and directions are quite obviously consistent and clear. On top of that, this is not just informative but is entertaining as well. Thank you so much for your efforts in sharing this. May God Continue to Bless you and your work.
What a tedious process….wow 😮
Great job. Beautiful pavers. Looks awesome.
Thanks again man! ✌
Wear a mask. I know you're filming, but if that hits your mucus membranes or throat...yikes. Also, for tamping travertine pavers, should i just hammer with a mallet instead? I don't want to chip or crack any of them.
Thanks for looking out, I hear you. And yes, just lightly tap the travertine with your mallet, that will work just fine.
@@TheChristianHardscaper thank you so much for responding!
Benny quit smoking!
Can a tamper be used to compact the hardcore and paving sand?
It certainly can for foot traffic areas only. ✌🏻
Thanks a bunch!! Helped me a ton to do my paver patio. Polymeric sand tomorrow. God bless!
Finally someone who knows how to water polysand, most people just soak it and wash the poly out
I hear you, That is the most important part. I see people mess it up on the regular... lol ✌
How do you feel about using a wet look sealer on your paver project?
I am not a big fan of sealers... things can go wrong and ruin the pavers, plus the sealers only last a couple years at best so you will have to do it over and over to keep the look.
Wish you 2 lived in my neck of the woods. Beautiful workmanship.
Looks great! Do you concrete the edges against the house/bulkhead?
Thank you, we concrete all edges that are not right up against a solid structure. The house and bulkhead would be considered a solid structure, so no concrete there. ✌