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A patio can be a great improvement to your home, and there's still time to get your paver patio project completed before winter. Pavers make useful walkways, pool surrounds, and patios, and when they're installed properly, your family will enjoy them for many years, maintenance- and worry-free. Enjoy! |
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How to Build a Paver Patio
Determine the size and shapeBuilding a paver patio from scratch means you can customize it so it suits your needs exactly. That means building it to the exact right size and creating an outline that best suits your home. Curves tend to keep the look informal and welcoming while straight borders are more formal and modern in feel. Whichever shape you choose, consider making the patio a bit bigger than in your initial plan--that'll allow plenty of elbow room for furniture and access. Dig deepOnce you've decided where the patio will go and what size and shape it'll be, your next step in preparing to build a paver patio is to dig down deep so that the entire area the pavers will be installed on is flat and level. You'll want to dig down at least 6 inches to prepare for installation. (A note of caution: If your paver patio is built right alongside your home, it's crucial that it slant away from your house so that it directs water runoff away from your home's foundation.) Flatten like crazyAfter all that digging, it's time to compact the ground. You can use a hand tamper or plate compactor. Whichever you use, you want to compress the dirt so that it's both solid and flat. Block the weeds
Spread the gravelYou'd think it was time for the pavers, wouldn't you? But alas, there are still many steps to go. After installing the weed cloth, it's time to spread gravel. You'll want about 3 inches of gravel evenly spread over the whole patio. Once you've spread the gravel, mist it with water (lightly!) and use the hand tamper or plate compactor again to compact the gravel. Add the sandAfter the gravel's installed, it's time to add a layer of sand (about 1 inch thick). It's really important that the layer of sand be exactly the same thickness throughout the entire patio. Install the pavers
Finally, it's time to install the patio pavers. This step can be quite time-consuming, depending on the shape of your patio, because you'll need to cut pavers to fit. But it's also the most rewarding step because once it's complete, your paver patio project is complete. (Optionally, you can add edging around the patio either before or after you install the pavers.)
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A paver patio can be a great home improvement whether you add one in the backyard for family cookouts and gatherings or in the front yard for curb appeal. Of course, that assumes the patio is properly installed. There are more steps than you might imagine in the proper installation of a paver patio.
This single step will save you oodles of time in the long run. By installing weed cloth before building the paver patio, you'll dramatically reduce the need for weeding. The weed cloth installs quickly and is one of the easiest steps in the project, so be sure not to skip it!
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