Prepare Lower Patio Base
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What happens here
Similar to the upper patio, prepare the base for the lower patio area. This involves laying geotextile fabric over the graded sub-base, followed by spreading and compacting layers of crushed gravel. Ensure the base is evenly spread and compacted to achieve a stable foundation with appropriate slope for drainage towards the landscaping or designated drainage points. Workers are seen actively engaged in spreading gravel in this area, referring to it as the 'lower level pad'.
Goal: Establish a firm and well-drained foundation for the lower paver patio.
Tools and materials
- Level — Checking the slope and flatness of the base
- Plate Compactor — Compacting gravel base
- Rake — Spreading gravel
- Shovels — Moving and spreading materials
- Wheelbarrow — Transporting materials
- Crushed Gravel or Aggregate — Forming the main structural base layer for the lower patio
- Geotextile Fabric — Separating soil from base material