Install and Compact Base Stone Layers

What happens here

Begin installing the base stone (typically crushed aggregate like ¾ inch gravel with fines) in layers. Do not dump all the stone at once. Spread approximately 3 inches of base stone evenly over the geotextile fabric. After spreading, thoroughly compact this 3-inch layer using the heavy-duty vibratory plate compactor. Repeat this process: spread another 3 inches of base stone, then compact it. Continue layering and compacting until you reach the desired total thickness for your base stone, ensuring each layer is well-compacted. This multi-layer compaction is crucial for long-term stability.

Goal: Build a strong and stable compacted base for the patio