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Setting Heights Based off the Grade of Your Property
The first step in installing a patio is to assess the level of your property, a crucial factor in determining the height of your new paver project. This initial evaluation sets the foundation for all subsequent steps. Understanding your property’s elevation is vital for a successful installation. Professional patio installers recognize the importance of this stage. Once we establish the starting height, we incorporate a “pitch” to the pavers, adding 1.5 inches for every 10 feet, sloping away from your home. This ensures proper water runoff and prevents the patio from feeling like a ramp. As a result, your patio will be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, creating a space you’ll love to enjoy.
Excavation, Removal of Soil or Debris in the Area of Your New Paver Project
Now that the heights are set, the crew can start to excavate. From the height of our stringline, we dig down 7-8 inches to achieve the required depth. All the soil we excavate will be carted away to maintain a clean work site. With that complete and all the soil removed, the crew will check one last time to confirm their heights and ensure accuracy. Following this, they will begin compacting the ground thoroughly to create a stable base. This step is crucial as it helps to prevent any future settling of the ground, ensuring the longevity and stability of the construction.
Setting Up Forms & Installing Crushed Stone
These wooden forms are essential for maintaining our base at the desired level. Once the forms are in place and temporarily secured, we begin filling the area with crushed stone. This material serves as the foundation for all residential patios. Poured concrete is reserved only for new pool installations.
We install the crushed stone in “lifts,” starting with a ¾” layer, compacting it thoroughly, and repeating the process until we reach the top of our forms. Once we’ve achieved the appropriate height, we add a final ⅜” layer of crushed stone. This final layer is spread evenly, tamped down, and screeded to a smooth finish.
Due to the 1/16th of an inch manufacturing tolerance in pavers, the crushed stone allows us to achieve a perfectly level surface for the pavers.
Establishing Precise Square Lines for Your New Hampshire Patio
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Borders
The border provides an ideal chance to infuse your project with a vibrant touch of color. You have endless possibilities: match the border to your patio, choose an accent color, or even opt for a double border. Once all the pavers are laid, the patio enters its final phase of completion.
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Final Stages to Paver Construction
After we’ve laid down the pavers, the next step is to secure the patio’s perimeter with a concrete edge. This edge acts as a restraint, keeping the pavers firmly in place. We set the concrete about an inch below the top of the pavers and then cover it with topsoil for a seamless look.
To finish off the joints between the pavers, we use polymeric sand. This involves sweeping the sand into the joints, then adding water to activate it. Once set, the sand hardens, effectively locking out weeds and ensuring the pavers stay tightly together.
Paver Sealants
You might love how vibrant the colors of your patio look when they’re wet. Fortunately, there are sealers available that can give your pavers that same appearance. However, it’s important to wait at least one year before sealing your patio. This waiting period allows efflorescence to come out of the pavers. For more details, you can check out the Cambridge catalog.
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