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Structural Stone Base Installation

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Excavation + basing

What happens here

A layer of larger, structural stone (typically crushed stone or gravel) is introduced and spread evenly across the geotextile fabric. Workers are shown using wheelbarrows to transport the stone and then compacting this layer thoroughly. The plate compactor (like the Weber MT previously seen) is essential here to create a dense and durable foundation that can withstand heavy loads and prevent settlement over time.

Goal: Create a robust, load-bearing primary base layer.

Tools and materials

  • Shovels — Spreading and evening out the structural stone
  • Weber MT Plate Compactor Weber MT — Compacting the structural stone layers
  • Wheelbarrows — Transporting structural stone
  • Structural Stone — Primary load-bearing layer of the patio base