| Atlanta Bungalow, Project 2: Traditional Brick Walkway |
| A herringbone-pattern brick walk adds charm to an Atlanta bungalow. |
From "Restoration Realities"
episode DRTR-207 |
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- First, we had to remove all the existing end pavers (figure C and D). This is a good time to cut back any plants or roots that might get in your way.
When the path is clear of any end pavers, mark the outline of the new path you want with ground marking paint (figure E). To achieve a consistent look for the path, measure the desired width and mark the other side as well (figure F).
Next, the loose rock must be removed. A transfer shovel works great. You can also use a mattock head pick to remove any roots that may have made their way into the path (figure G).The soil that's been turned up from all the digging needs to be tamped down (figure H). Fill in any indentations with extra soil, then tamp down again.
To prevent any plant growth from entering the path in the future, we lay down ground cover material over the length and width of the path (figure I).Using a rake, spread a paver base of crushed limestone (figure J). The base should be applied to a depth of four to six inches on top of the ground cover material. This will compact down well, providing a firm base for the bricks.
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