Prevent Horizontal Failure with Proper Edge Restraint
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How NOT to Build with Pavers- Why They FAIL! *DIY your own successful paver project
What happens here
Horizontal paver failure occurs when pavers slide off the edge of the installed area. This is a crucial area where proper edge restraint is essential. Unlike typical landscaping edging, which is flexible, paver patios and driveways require a rigid edge restraint designed to be secured with steel spikes. These spikes, when driven into the ground, will rust over time, creating a strong, weld-like bond that permanently locks the pavers in place. Using concrete or asphalt as an edge restraint is strongly discouraged, as they are rigid and will crack, ultimately failing to contain the pavers. Furthermore, a plastic edge restraint allows for vegetation to grow up to the patio, unlike concrete which heats up and can inhibit plant growth.
Goal: Prevent pavers from sliding outwards and maintaining the project's perimeter.
Tools and materials
- Landscaping Edge Restraint — Demonstrating an unsuitable type of edge restraint for pavers
- Paver Edge Restraint — The correct type of edge restraint for paver installations
- Steel Spikes — Securing the paver edge restraint into the ground
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