Install Edge Restraints and Prepare Bedding Sand
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What happens here
After the base is prepared, the next step involves installing edge restraints along the perimeter of the paver border. These restraints, often made of plastic or metal, are crucial for holding the pavers firmly in place and preventing lateral movement. They are typically secured into the compacted base with long spikes. Following the edge restraint, a layer of bedding sand is spread evenly over the compacted base. This sand layer, usually 1 inch thick, is then screeded to achieve a perfectly smooth and level surface, providing a consistent bed for the pavers. The video shows workers kneeling and meticulously leveling the bedding sand and placing the edge restraints.
Goal: Create a stable perimeter and a level bedding surface for the pavers.
Tools and materials
- Edge Restraint — Containing the pavers and preventing movement
- Hammer — Driving in landscape spikes
- Landscape Spikes — Securing the edge restraints to the ground
- Level — Checking the levelness and slope of the sand bed and pavers
- Screed Board — Leveling the bedding sand to a uniform thickness
- Tape Measure — Measuring and ensuring correct dimensions and alignment
- Bedding Sand — Creating a stable and level bed for the pavers to rest on