TCH, great detail in showing all the steps. WOW! Thanks for taking the trouble to document and shoot and edit this video on the walkway start to finish. It's been a great help in DIY for my in laws who are elderly. Thank You.
Thank you very much for the feedback, these are my favorite comments! I’m glad the videos were helpful to you on your project. It is very satisfying work when you get to step back and look at what you built…. God bless! ✌🏻
Man you are a lifesaver. I signed on for a project with square pavers for a client. she decided she wants more curved around her pool. I didnt want to tell her no, so you saved the day
Glad this was helpful, I have plenty more videos on cutting curves. Check out my channel and snoop around a bit if you still want more info. Good luck ✌
Masshole here too.. When you are hammering down the pavers with the rubber mallet .. what are you trying to acheive? Are you trying to get them level with each other or snug to each other... or both?
Nice! And yes to both. Even though they seem flat when you lay them, some need to be seated more than others. And you hit them on the sides to tighten them up snug with each other. ✌
This came out nice, Im Subbed! question? Do you always space the border out like that instead of cutting each one? or was it a cost factor because it is more cutting and more time ofcourse. I love hardscape but I havent done a walkway or even patio since beginning of April unfortunately, I use to work all thru winter doing them (Unless I had to plow) concrete blankets work wonders either way tho.
We leave spaces up to 3/4 of an inch. There is a beveled edge on all pavers, while cutting them makes the pavers tight, it removes the beveled edge. A joint line filled wit polymeric sand looks better then tight pavers which are obviously cut in my opinion. So it’s not a time or cost factor, I genuinely think keeping the beveled edge of the pavers is more important than getting them tight. Plus it saves you time and the customers money… ✌🏻
Just regular concrete mix. It comes in 50lb , 60lb and 80lb. We usually buy the 80lbs, but yes, just regular concrete mix. Check out this video where I explain how we do the edge restraint in more detail 👉🏻Paver Edge Restraint | Why I Use Concrete ruclips.net/video/PPib9_eOfac/видео.html ✌🏻
No Sleeve. The customer has no irrigation or lighting to go under it. I put sleeves if necessary or when The customer specifically asks. But sleeves can really mess with the base of the pavers. If they need something to go under down the road, we can lift the pavers exactly where they need it to be and then re lay it. ✌
We only compact the base material. Then we screed the bedding stone (3/8") loose. Then we compact the pavers into the bedding stone when we do the polymeric sand.
Thank you, I used to use sand until 3 years ago when we switched to Open Grade base for all of our installs. The 1/4 inch chip stone has proven to be far better than sand for paver applications. Check out the excavation and backfilling videos before this one in this playlist, I explain why I use the materials I do. 👍
Hey man, you most certainly can! I have a red brick patio and walkways I installed on it last year. Haven’t got around to making the videos on it yet… ✌🏻
Depends on the laws in your state. Here in Massachusetts, yes you do. You need a (Hoisting License) which requires training and for you to past a written test.
Did the owner have any complaints about how tore up the lawn got? Also, did you compact the pavers after you finished or just when you put down the polymeric?
The homeowner was so happy with the walkway and brand new lawn install in the backyard, the least of their worries was the damage which was fixed before we left. The base of the pavers was compacted and we used EZ Joint, which goes in with water. There are plenty of other videos about this job in the playlist, check them out 👍🏻
@@TheChristianHardscaper Great, thanks for the response. Wish I knew this stuff two years ago when I put in our paver patio. Virtually every video I watched, dozens by the way, all showed how to put one inch of sand on top of your compacted sub-base before you put your pavers down, and then use the plastic border/fence with stakes to keep it together. What a mistake! I'm putting in a paver walkway along side of the house using your methods.
@@salihom59 Nice, The last 3 of my videos has a 3.5 ft retaining wall involved. It includes geo-grid and backfilling with open grade base. Just go to my channel and look at recent uploads. ✌
@@salihom59 I feel your pain man, the 1st few years of my hardscape career was gravel / sand installs. Knowing what I know now about open grade base, I never would have used sand and plastic edging even once....✌
It was not strapped down and it was higher than the tailgate so it could possibly fall, shift or drop loose pavers.... Not the end of the world, just got to be careful with loads like that... ✌
Do you have any email address? I’m in the process of trying to find chip stone and the quarry here in NY sent me three pics. Id like to show you and see which one you would recommend.
Great job 👏
Beautiful pathway and lovely colours
thank you, I like the color combo too ✌
TCH, great detail in showing all the steps. WOW! Thanks for taking the trouble to document and shoot and edit this video on the walkway start to finish. It's been a great help in DIY for my in laws who are elderly. Thank You.
Thank you very much for the feedback, these are my favorite comments! I’m glad the videos were helpful to you on your project. It is very satisfying work when you get to step back and look at what you built…. God bless! ✌🏻
Man you are a lifesaver. I signed on for a project with square pavers for a client. she decided she wants more curved around her pool. I didnt want to tell her no, so you saved the day
Glad this was helpful, I have plenty more videos on cutting curves. Check out my channel and snoop around a bit if you still want more info. Good luck ✌
Glad to see I'm not the only one who spends more time re-arranging the pavers than actually laying them! Solid video.
You got to make sure they are right! 🤣✌🏻
I most certainly am.😊
I like your work
Thanks again ✌🏻
Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
Fabulous work guys, amazing, glad i found your channel.
I’m happy you found it also, thanks for the support! ✌🏻
Exilent job men keep it up
Thanks, will do!
Great video. I appreciate it man
Thanks for the support brother, glad you liked it 👍🏻
Masshole here too.. When you are hammering down the pavers with the rubber mallet .. what are you trying to acheive? Are you trying to get them level with each other or snug to each other... or both?
Nice! And yes to both. Even though they seem flat when you lay them, some need to be seated more than others. And you hit them on the sides to tighten them up snug with each other. ✌
This came out nice, Im Subbed! question? Do you always space the border out like that instead of cutting each one? or was it a cost factor because it is more cutting and more time ofcourse. I love hardscape but I havent done a walkway or even patio since beginning of April unfortunately, I use to work all thru winter doing them (Unless I had to plow) concrete blankets work wonders either way tho.
We leave spaces up to 3/4 of an inch. There is a beveled edge on all pavers, while cutting them makes the pavers tight, it removes the beveled edge. A joint line filled wit polymeric sand looks better then tight pavers which are obviously cut in my opinion. So it’s not a time or cost factor, I genuinely think keeping the beveled edge of the pavers is more important than getting them tight. Plus it saves you time and the customers money… ✌🏻
Anything "special" with the concrete restraint you are using? Or is it just a plain old standard 50lb bag of quickcrete?
Just regular concrete mix. It comes in 50lb , 60lb and 80lb. We usually buy the 80lbs, but yes, just regular concrete mix.
Check out this video where I explain how we do the edge restraint in more detail 👉🏻Paver Edge Restraint | Why I Use Concrete
ruclips.net/video/PPib9_eOfac/видео.html ✌🏻
Quick question - I didn't see the first 3 videos but did you put in a sleeve?
Great looking walkway!
No Sleeve. The customer has no irrigation or lighting to go under it. I put sleeves if necessary or when The customer specifically asks. But sleeves can really mess with the base of the pavers. If they need something to go under down the road, we can lift the pavers exactly where they need it to be and then re lay it. ✌
@@TheChristianHardscaper That makes sense - You make it all look easy but we know it isn't.
Did you compact the top layer of 3/8s crushed stone you set the pavers on, or only the sub base?
We only compact the base material. Then we screed the bedding stone (3/8") loose. Then we compact the pavers into the bedding stone when we do the polymeric sand.
Nice work! I was just wondering why u don’t use sand underneath the pavers? Thanks in advance
Thank you, I used to use sand until 3 years ago when we switched to Open Grade base for all of our installs. The 1/4 inch chip stone has proven to be far better than sand for paver applications. Check out the excavation and backfilling videos before this one in this playlist, I explain why I use the materials I do. 👍
@@TheChristianHardscaper oh ok thanks.
Landscaper here in New Jersey, can I use this base with bricks not concrete, common sense says yes but I want your input TIA
Hey man, you most certainly can! I have a red brick patio and walkways I installed on it last year. Haven’t got around to making the videos on it yet… ✌🏻
Just wondering . Do I need special training course to operate this kind of machine?
Depends on the laws in your state. Here in Massachusetts, yes you do. You need a (Hoisting License) which requires training and for you to past a written test.
@@TheChristianHardscaper 🙏
Did the owner have any complaints about how tore up the lawn got? Also, did you compact the pavers after you finished or just when you put down the polymeric?
The homeowner was so happy with the walkway and brand new lawn install in the backyard, the least of their worries was the damage which was fixed before we left. The base of the pavers was compacted and we used EZ Joint, which goes in with water. There are plenty of other videos about this job in the playlist, check them out 👍🏻
@@TheChristianHardscaper Great, thanks for the response. Wish I knew this stuff two years ago when I put in our paver patio. Virtually every video I watched, dozens by the way, all showed how to put one inch of sand on top of your compacted sub-base before you put your pavers down, and then use the plastic border/fence with stakes to keep it together. What a mistake! I'm putting in a paver walkway along side of the house using your methods.
@@TheChristianHardscaper I'm also doing two small, 3 foot high, retaining walls. Do you have any videos on that subject?
@@salihom59 Nice, The last 3 of my videos has a 3.5 ft retaining wall involved. It includes geo-grid and backfilling with open grade base. Just go to my channel and look at recent uploads. ✌
@@salihom59 I feel your pain man, the 1st few years of my hardscape career was gravel / sand installs. Knowing what I know now about open grade base, I never would have used sand and plastic edging even once....✌
Very nice video, I like the way you film it. Pleasure to be a new sub. Nic
Thanks for the support man, glad you enjoyed the video. ✌🏻
Hi how much installation cost for labor only
The cost can vary, but a job like this would be about $2000-$2500 for labor
You mentioned the small pallet on top not being a good idea. Why is that.
Thanks for your channel.
It was not strapped down and it was higher than the tailgate so it could possibly fall, shift or drop loose pavers.... Not the end of the world, just got to be careful with loads like that... ✌
@@TheChristianHardscaper got it - thanks.
Do you have any email address? I’m in the process of trying to find chip stone and the quarry here in NY sent me three pics. Id like to show you and see which one you would recommend.
If you go to my channel, you will find the email there. I would be happy to take a look ✌🏻