Add 3/4 inch Crushed Stone (Future Step)
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Excavated and based.
What happens here
The narrator mentions that "on top of that will go the 3/4 inch," indicating the next step in the patio/walkway construction. After the 2-inch stone layer is fully compacted, a layer of finer aggregate, such as 3/4 inch crushed stone (often referred to as 'base gravel' or 'crusher run'), will be applied. This layer serves as a crucial transitional and bedding layer, providing a smoother, more precise, and level surface upon which the final patio pavers or concrete will be installed, ensuring a professional and durable finish.
Goal: Provide a finer, level bedding layer for the final surface
Tools and materials
- Leveling Guides — Providing consistent depth references for screeding the aggregate layer
- Rake — Fine-tuning the leveling and distribution of the stone
- Screed Board — Achieving a perfectly flat and level surface for the bedding layer
- Shovel — Spreading and rough-leveling the finer crushed stone
- 3/4 inch Crushed Stone — Creating a precise and level bedding layer for final surfacing