Prepare Patio Base
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DEF was time for an upgrade. #hardscape #retainingwall
What happens here
After the retaining walls are complete, prepare the patio base. This involves laying down and compacting a base layer of crushed aggregate (like limestone or gravel). Then, install geotextile fabric to prevent weed growth and separate the base from the bedding layer. Finally, spread and screed a layer of bedding sand to a precise, consistent thickness to create a perfectly level surface for the pavers. The video briefly shows a dark fabric and white pipes which are likely part of the base preparation and drainage for the patio area.
Goal: Create a stable and level base for paver installation.
Tools and materials
- Compactor/Plate Tamper — Compacting the aggregate base
- Level — Checking the levelness of the base and sand
- Rubber Mallet — Fine adjustments during screeding
- Screed Boards/Pipes — Creating a level and consistent sand bedding layer
- Bedding Sand — Creating a precise and level surface for paver placement
- Crushed Aggregate Base — Creating the primary structural layer of the patio
- Geotextile Fabric — Weed barrier and base stabilization