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Joseph Meehan
 
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Matt Morgan wrote:
All,

This post may appear twice, I apologize if this happens.

About 3 years ago, I had a paver (sand foundation) patio put in.

It's about 75' long, by 9' deep.

Problem is that the leading edge ends on a slope, leaving the entire
row of pavers at ground level.

The sand is washing from under the last row; and stepping on them
causes them to collapse to the angle of the slope.

The installers had put in plastic strips along the leght of the
leading edge, secured with 7" spikes.

That solution is failing, and I've a feeling the problem is going to
work its way backwards all the way to the edge of my house.

(Althought the patio is 100% level).

Any ideas as to how I might secure the final row of pavers?

Thanks
Matt


My suggestion is to get some clay heavy soil to build up around the
patio. You can leave the edging the builder used, but back it up with a
foot of so of heavy clay soil sloping slightly away from the patio.

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