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| Stone Paver Patio |
| This DIY Basic, brought to you Oldcastle Architectural Products, will provide tips for building a stone paver patio. |
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A paver patio with a natural stone look (figure A) adds personality to any landscape. To install one yourself remember a few basic tips: - Plan your design on paper first.
- Have your utility company check for buried wires.
- Rent power equipment (figure B) to help with the heavy stuff.
- You’ll want to excavate about 8" down.
- Next comes a 3-4" base layer of compacted gravel.
- Followed by another 1-2" of sand.
- Now you can begin laying stones (figure C) in any interlocking pattern you wish.
- Your patio should slope away from the house for drainage, a quarter to half inch drop per foot.
- When finished, spread paver sand into the cracks to lock pieces together.
- Concrete pavers install easily and look as natural as random cut stone.
Web Extras - In calculating the materials, multiply length times width times depth. Always add an extra 5-10% for edges and waste.
- Most utility companies will send someone out to locate underground cables or pipes at no charge.
- Use a screed board and guides to level out each layer of gravel and sand before compacting. Pull the screed across the gravel or sand until the surface is flat. Add or remove materials from areas as needed.
- Concrete pavers can be cut using a guillotine cutter or masonry saw. These can be rented at many equipment supply stores. To minimize rental fees, measure and mark all of your stones with a pencil or chalk beforehand and cut at one time.
RESOURCES :
Oldcastle® Information
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