Spread and Compact Base Material
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What happens here
Begin by transporting and spreading road mix (crushed rock with fines) evenly across the excavated area. A riding lawnmower with a trailer and dump cart is used for efficiency. Aim for a base layer thickness of 4 to 5 inches. Use a rake to spread the road mix smoothly, ensuring proper drainage by allowing for a slight slope away from any adjacent structures (e.g., house, garage). Once spread, compact the road mix thoroughly using a plate compactor to create a dense and stable foundation for the patio. Perform multiple passes with the compactor for optimal compaction.
Goal: Create a stable and compacted road mix base.
Tools and materials
- Hand Tamper — Compacting small areas or edges where the plate compactor can't reach
- Plate Compactor Tates Rents — Compacting the road mix base
- Rake — Spreading and leveling road mix
- Ryobi Dump Cart Ryobi — Hauling and dumping road mix
- Ryobi Riding Lawn Mower Ryobi — Transporting road mix efficiently
- Shovel — Assisting with spreading road mix
- Road Mix — Creating the compacted base layer