Implement Design Change and Expand Patio
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bigger is better
What happens here
Given the identified interferences (deck post and gutter), the decision was made to significantly expand the patio beyond the original proposed line. The narrator states that 'bigger is always better,' justifying the larger footprint for the outdoor living space. This expansion allowed the retaining wall to be built further away from the house, circumventing the obstacles without compromising the wall's integrity or the patio's functionality. The video shows workers actively laying pavers on the expanded section and constructing the retaining wall using interlocking concrete blocks, indicating the project is well underway according to the revised, larger design.
Goal: Adjust the patio design to accommodate obstacles and create a larger outdoor living area.
Tools and materials
- Gravel Base — Sub-base for both the patio pavers and the retaining wall
- Knee Pads — Protecting knees during paver installation
- Level — Ensuring the patio and wall blocks are installed evenly and correctly pitched for drainage
- Patio Pavers — Creating the walking surface of the expanded patio
- Retaining Wall Blocks — Constructing the retaining wall for the expanded patio area
- Rubber Mallet — Tapping pavers into place to ensure a tight fit and level surface
- Work Gloves — Protecting hands during construction