Build the Patio Surface
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embrace the slope.
What happens here
Once the retaining wall is complete and the area behind it is filled and compacted to the desired height, the patio surface can be constructed. This typically involves laying a compacted aggregate base, followed by a leveling bed of sand. Patio pavers (which appear to be large format pavers in the video) are then laid on this bed, ensuring proper pitch for drainage away from structures. The video shows a large, flat patio area with what appears to be an integrated swimming pool, indicating the extensive nature of the design. Specific construction details for the patio are not provided in the video.
Goal: Create a level and durable patio surface on the newly retained area.
Tools and materials
- Patio Pavers Not visible — Creating the walking and seating surface of the patio
- Plate Compactor Not visible — Compacting the aggregate base for the patio to prevent settling
- Rubber Mallet Not visible — Tapping pavers into place and ensuring uniform levelness
- Screed Board Not visible — Leveling the sand bed evenly before laying pavers
- Crushed Aggregate Not visible — Forming the sub-base for the patio, providing stability and drainage
- Polymeric Sand Not visible — Filling paver joints to lock them in place, deter weed growth, and resist insect infestation
- Washed Sand Not visible — Creating the leveling bed for pavers, allowing for precise height adjustment