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Cobble Pavers: Field Cobble Installation From "Rock Solid" episode DROC-110

With the borders completely set, it’s time to begin laying the field cobble.

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	The cracked asphalt driveway...
	was transformed with cobble pavers...
	giving it an old-world charm.
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Materials:

Measuring tape
Shovel
Rebar or sturdy stakes
String
Landscaping rake
Garden hose
Vibratory plate compactor
Multi-snips
Caulk gun
Chisel
Hammer
Diamond blade saw
Wheelbarrow
Dual blade moss foam squeegee head and stick
Mortar mixer (3-1/2 cubic ft. capacity or larger)
Air blower (optional)
Skid steer (optional)
Push broom (optional)
Construction adhesive
Crusher run
Coarse sand
Cobblestones
Epoxy grout mix

Installing Field Cobble

1. Start at the highest point of the driveway installation and install cobble down the driveway towards the street (figure A). Here are several pointers:

• As with the borders, cut out the half stones ahead of time. This aids with the installation of the cobble – particularly the heavy thick cobble. The thick cobbles can be difficult to adjust once they have been set in the sanded base. The easiest way to ensure proper joint size is to remove the half stones, line up the mat on the previously set mat and pull the mat until it slides into place.

• Use two people to lift the 1-5/8 inch mats – they’re heavy!

• Adjust the joints by kicking them with your feet – this saves your back from a lot of bending!

• If you have curves, flares, or decorative elements you may need to cut the cobble. To cut the cobble, use a stone splitter, a steel hammer and chisel, or a diamond blade saw (figure B).

2. Finish installing the cobble by wetting and compacting the 1-5/8 inch cobble into the sub-base approximately 3/8 of an inch. Compact the cobble in straight lines to ensure that it is evenly compacted across the driveway (figure C). Do not compact the thin cobble – they will break under the pressure.

3. Finish by cleaning out the joints with a leaf blower.

RESOURCES :

Products:
1. Straight SP-01 (rustic red and charcoal)
2. Thin Straight TS-01 (rustic red and charcoal)
3. 1/2 Circle HC-01 (Rustic Red)
4. Epoxy Grout

Cobble Systems
Toll Free: 877-238-8663
Fax: 407-841-4426
E-mail: info@cobblesystems.com
Website: www.cobblesystems.com

GUESTS :

Tal Shuford
Cobble Systems

Eric Wright
D&W Landscapes, Inc.
Phone: 1-954-914-3952