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Introduction to Paver Durability and Failure Types

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How NOT to Build with Pavers- Why They FAIL! *DIY your own successful paver project

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What happens here

The video opens by showcasing the demolition of an existing paver patio using a Bobcat skid steer to clear away old pavers. The host then introduces the concept that while pavers are historically proven as excellent road base materials, they are susceptible to three main types of failure: rotational, vertical, and horizontal. This sets the stage for a detailed discussion on how to prevent these issues in new and existing installations.

Goal: Understand the inherent durability of pavers and identify the three primary types of failures.

Tools and materials

  • Bobcat Skid Steer Bobcat — Efficiently removing old pavers from a patio or driveway during demolition
  • Old Pavers — The material being removed from the existing hardscape

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[Music] there's no doubt that pavers make the absolute best roadbased material available. Period. Hands down. History has proven it. There's been roads built out of pavers and stones that have been around since 2500 BC. Now, you can't say the same thing for asphalt or concrete. But pavers are subject to three typical kinds of failure. Rotational failure, vertical failure, and horizontal failure. We're going to cover those so hopefully you can prevent them and build your own driveway that'll last maybe not 2500 years, but it'll last longer than you or me both.

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