Construct the Upper Patio Base
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What happens here
Install a compacted granular base for the upper patio. First, lay down a layer of geotextile fabric to separate the sub-base from the gravel, preventing mixing and weed growth. Then, spread and compact a minimum of 4-6 inches of crushed gravel or aggregate, ensuring proper slope for drainage away from the house. Finally, add a thin layer of bedding sand (approximately 1 inch) over the compacted gravel, screeding it to a uniform thickness and level.
Goal: Create a stable and level foundation for the upper paver patio.
Tools and materials
- Level — Checking the slope and flatness of the base
- Plate Compactor — Compacting gravel and bedding sand layers
- Rake — Spreading aggregate materials
- Screed Board — Leveling the bedding sand
- Shovels — Moving and spreading materials
- Wheelbarrow — Transporting materials
- Bedding Sand — Providing a fine leveling layer for pavers
- Crushed Gravel or Aggregate — Forming the main structural base layer
- Geotextile Fabric — Separating soil from base material and inhibiting weed growth