Questions tagged [pavers]
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Concrete pavers from different pallets have slightly different color
I ordered 400 blocks of paver stone in Tan color. It was delivered in 2 pallets, but the color of those 2 pallets is slightly different (one is darker, and one is brighter).
Will they change over time ...
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How to build a pavers patio foundation for my gazebo
I recently bought a 10'x12' gazebo and I would like to create a nice little patio area to set it on. From the research I've done (and some AI help), here's the plan I'm left with and I wanted to know ...
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Will oxalic acid neutralize a bleach cleaner I used to power wash brick pavers?
I used a bleach based cleaner to power wash my brick pavers. I just found out that the sealer I’m planning on using which is Foundation Armor Natural look
might interact w the bleach and discolor the ...
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Can I repair or paint bluestones with efflorescence?
The bluestone at the entrance to my house has very stubborn efflorescence. I have tried to clean it using white vinegar and muriatic acid mixed with water: one part acid to eight parts water. I ...
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Is it a problem that a paver driveway covers the bottom portion of vinyl siding?
The contractor says this is fine, and that he'll seal the gap with polymeric sand. It doesn't look okay to me. He also has the grade above the poured basement floor level. The one on the right is ...
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Does ¼” #10 clean rock settle as much as sand as a patio base?
When using sand as the bedding layer of a paver patio, during final compacting the pavers will settle 1/4-3/8". This settling needs to be taken into account when figuring the height of the base ...
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Using concrete as an edging restraint for a paver patio
I've been seeing a lot of references to using concrete as an edge restraint for pavers. I am more familiar with the plastic edge restraints. With the plastic type, you install them before you do the ...
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Updating the side yard with pavers and planers. Looking for feedback/input on foundation
I’m wanting to fix up my side yard that leads to our patio. The general idea is to use the existing concrete foundation as my base and add sand, pavers, poly, etc (Following a recommended YouTube) to ...
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Pouring concrete stepping stones in a gravel path
I have a crude gravel walkway (1"-1 1/2" gravel) and I want to pour some concrete pads to use as stepping stones to make a finished path. The plan is to make 2'x4' concrete pads and fill in ...
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How to repair patio with missing edge on an incline
I bought a house with a patio that is surrounded by a bed of stones which are held in by by a treated wood bar. On the other side of the wood is a 8 inch drop to a vegetable garden. There's a french ...
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How to install steps on a steep hillside
I need to install steps on his steep hillside to access the front yard or the backyard. The clay soil is very compacted. It has been covered in pine straw for several gears. Steps cannot be wider than ...
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Paver patio slopes
I’m working on my paver patio and need some help on slope due to what I consider a weird situation. There was a concrete patio here before over a year ago that we had to get torn out due to insane ...
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Pavers repositioned
The guys who are installing irrigation in my yard removed the pavers so they can dig and place the pipes there.
They said they would place back the pavers on top of it once the digging is complete. ...
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Ran out of poly sand
I ran out of poly sand before I could finish the walkway. Should I just leave and complete process tomorrow or mist what is filled and fill in remaining at a later date?
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Stagnating water under elevated paver deck in terrace
In the apartment building I am living on, the terrace is made of concrete with no slope, with elevated pavers and water running underneath them.
The lack of slope and the position of the drain pipe ...