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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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What AP Customers Are Saying
Tim Rueda2023-04-10I have used Affordable Patio three times now for three different projects and I have always been happy with their service. Dealing with James and Kristina in the office is a pleasure. The entire project is thoroughly planned out and executed appropriately. I highly recommend this company. Thanks again AP for all your help!!!Elizabeth Donohue2023-04-07You guys killed it. Thanks for rocking out the back patio. We’re super excited to make new memories. Thanks for the great work guysLarry Betro2023-03-30We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. James, Kristina, and the entire crew were great to work with!! We will have them back for more projects for sure!!Brian Balado2023-03-22Working with James Gio Kristina and evo plus his team was an awesome experience. As somone in the industry I was truly impressed and couldn’t believe the standard held by precision. Would recommend 10/10!! Super knowledgeable and worth every penny! felt better than family!!Julia Nagle2023-03-21I just had my patio done and from start to finish everything went amazing. From the moment they came for an estimate, to the moment they finished, everything went smoothly. All the workers were professional and worked so fast. There were no hidden costs, no surprises. Kristina in the office keeps you informed step by step from the point they send the estimate, selecting the brick, start of the project and even throughout the project. She even sent photos of different color combinations as I was indecisive at first. Can't wait to enjoy my backyard with family and friends this summer. Will definitely be using them for future projects to come. Home projects can be stressful and feel like a chore between companies not showing up for estimates, hidden costs, poor workmanship, etc. That was not the case with James, Kristina and the rest of the crew. They made it feel like a breeze!James Donnelly2023-03-18Affordable Patio is an amazing company! From the estimate, to the install and the clean up. We went online and more or less got a price on our own. We then scheduled an appointment with James, Kristina answered the phone and all of our questions, she’s was polite, knowledgeable and courteous! James came to give us an estimate and was able to figure out a way for us to get a fire pit! We always dreamed of a fire pit! When the install was getting done, the crew was courteous and walked us threw every step and cleaned up like we never had any work done! 5 ⭐️ I love them and recommend them to everyone!Julianne Hoar2023-03-16From the initial email that I sent for a quote, to the meeting with James, to the final finished project, I have nothing but excellent things to say about this company. It was an absolute pleasure working with Kristina throughout this whole process. She was very attentive and very quick with responses and questions that I had. Joe and his crew did beautiful work on my patio. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a backyard transformation.larry Teknus2023-03-10Recently had a patio done 18x 35 in size . The crew that came was one of the best that I have seen . They all worked as a team . The lead guy joe was great , explained every detail that was going to happen . They worked together and completed the job in a day and a half . The bob cat did rip up some grass but they brought in top soil and leveled. the lawn to repair the damage . Clean up was just as good . The garbage was placed in bags , removed the dirt from the driveway . Filled the track marks with top soil . Did a great job and would use them again . The entire process was painless .Doreen2023-03-07James and Kristina were very helpful and got the job done very quickly. My patio came out great! I would highly recommend them.Barbara Schwartz2023-03-06James, Kristina and their work crew did an amazing job. They not only did our backyard they also did stone work on the front of our home and of course our front porch. The crew always cleaned up after their work day.. We couldn't be happier with how our home turned out!