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Install and Compact Sand Base Layer

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for a DIY, they did decent! #diy #paverpatio

What happens here

Spread a substantial layer of sand over the geotextile fabric. This sand layer will form the primary structural base for the patio. Use screed boards, possibly with guide rails or string lines, to level the sand uniformly across the entire area. Once leveled, this sand base should be thoroughly compacted with a plate compactor (not explicitly shown after screeding in this fast-paced video, but standard practice) to ensure its density and stability.

Goal: Create a stable and level base for the paver base panels

Tools and materials

  • Plate Compactor — Compacting the sand base layer
  • Rake — Rough leveling of the sand
  • Screed Boards — Precisely leveling the sand base
  • Shovel — Spreading the sand
  • Sand — Creating the primary base layer for the patio