Install Edge Restraints and Ensure Drainage — Install Retaining Edge (Optional but Recommended)
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How to Build Paver Steps into a Hill · Step 2 of 11
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Install edge restraints around the excavated perimeter. These restraints, shown as wooden planks, are crucial for stabilizing the pavers and preventing them from settling or shifting over time. Secure the wooden planks by driving nails through them into the ground using a hammer. It's important to set the edges to allow for proper drainage, ensuring a slight slope of approximately 1/4 inch for every 12 feet, moving away from any adjacent structures. Use a spirit level to verify this slope and ensure water runoff is directed away from building foundations.
Install Edge Restraints and Ensure Drainage — Install Retaining Edge (Optional but Recommended)
Part of project
How to Build Paver Steps into a Hill · Step 2 of 11
In this video
Install edge restraints around the excavated perimeter. These restraints, shown as wooden planks, are crucial for stabilizing the pavers and preventing them from settling or shifting over time. Secure the wooden planks by driving nails through them into the ground using a hammer. It's important to set the edges to allow for proper drainage, ensuring a slight slope of approximately 1/4 inch for every 12 feet, moving away from any adjacent structures. Use a spirit level to verify this slope and ensure water runoff is directed away from building foundations.