Hardscape Construction
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What happens here
Install new, robust steps from the back door of the house that lead directly onto the newly designed paver patio. Lay the pavers for the main patio area, extending it to accommodate the pavilion. Construct the pavilion frame, posts, and roof structure on the prepared foundation, ensuring it provides adequate shade as desired. Build the circular fire pit using fire-rated blocks or a pre-fabricated fire pit kit, and construct the accompanying seating wall. Ensure all hardscape elements are level, properly sloped for drainage, and have tight, consistent joints.
Goal: Build the main structural and hardscape elements of the backyard.
Tools and materials
- Brick Trowel — Applying mortar for steps or seating wall
- Circular Saw or Miter Saw — Cutting lumber for pavilion framing
- Drill/Driver — Assembling pavilion components
- Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from loud tools
- Level — Checking level and slope across large patio areas
- Paver Cutter — Cutting pavers to size and shape
- Rubber Mallet — Tapping pavers into place
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes during cutting and hammering
- Work Gloves — Hand protection
- Concrete Pavers — Creating the patio surface
- Fire Pit Blocks or Kit — Building the fire pit
- Mortar — Binding stone or block elements
- Pavilion Kit or Lumber — Constructing the shaded structure
- Polymeric Sand — Filling paver joints to stabilize and inhibit weed growth