Prepare the Base Material with Geotextile Fabric
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How to Install Paver Patios, Walks and Driveways
What happens here
With the standing water removed and the subsoil dried, prepare the base for the pavers. This involves using a process called 'soil correction' if the native soil is questionable, which means removing the soft, wet top layer of existing soil and replacing it with firm Class 5 aggregate. A road base fabric (geotextile) is laid down first to separate the subsoil from the new base material, preventing intermixing and providing stability. The Class 5 aggregate is spread and compacted using a plate compactor for a solid foundation.
Goal: Create a stable and well-drained foundation for the pavers.
Tools and materials
- Plate Compactor — Compacting the Class 5 base material
- Shovel — Spreading and leveling base material
- Skid Steer Loader with Tracks — Removing wet topsoil and spreading new base material
- Class 5 Aggregate — Creating a stable and compactable base layer for the pavers
- Road Base Fabric — Separating the subsoil from the base material to prevent migration and provide stability
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