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Paver patio
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 |
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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. -- Joseph Meehan Dia's Muire duit |
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Thanks Joseph -
But I'm guessing that it will take a WHOLE LOT! of soil to do that, as it's a fairly steep grade. But, if thats what it takes, thats what it takes. Thanks again. Matt |
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Bury a few cinder blocks or a row of a retaining wall and cement the last
couple of rows on top. - make you prepare the base with something that will allow moisture to drain and make you tap it really well. Thank,s A "Matt Morgan" wrote in message m... Thanks Joseph - But I'm guessing that it will take a WHOLE LOT! of soil to do that, as it's a fairly steep grade. But, if thats what it takes, thats what it takes. Thanks again. Matt |
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Use a 2x6 treated as your edge, level with the stone
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