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Fill and Compact Class 5 Aggregate Base

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FINISHING the Raised Paver deck & curved staircase- "the Scooby Project" pt2

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What happens here

With the base course of blocks and geogrid in place, use a skid steer to bring in recycled Class 5 aggregate. This material, which includes a mix of gravel and crushed rock, is preferred over sand for structural fill because it compacts better and provides greater stability. Spread the Class 5 aggregate evenly across the patio area. Then, use a plate compactor to thoroughly compact the aggregate, ensuring a dense and stable sub-base for the pavers. Repeat this process for each subsequent layer of aggregate.

Goal: Create a stable and compacted structural fill for the patio

Tools and materials

  • Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from loud machinery noise
  • Plate Compactor Tomahawk — Compacting the aggregate to create a dense base
  • Shovel — Spreading aggregate evenly
  • Skid Steer ASV — Transporting and spreading Class 5 aggregate
  • Recycled Class 5 Aggregate — Structural fill for the patio base

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cut off with the old razor blade now one of the things i've got to point out is that we're actually building the majority of this raised patio using recycled class five and not sand you will see us use sand but only as a leveling agent and only under one inch in depth this recycled class 5 is what we're using for the majority of the structural fill do you see the two rows of blocks right there this is one of those details that's easy to pass by remember those two rows of blocks the second row of blocks will actually have another row of blocks on top of it and that will help distribute the weight of the actual stairs themselves everything's glued down this is going to be our next step here so next class five packet grid another course so that second layer of blocks actually from this side you can see we put the top layer on it and that just distributes the weight and keeps you from getting any because you will get settlement just from the foot traffic people tend to be ha creatures of habit right and they go the same feet same spots every time and after a while you'll actually see where one block is down the other block is

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