Final Compaction for Full Settlement
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if not done twice, it’s not done right. #pavers #paverpatio #unilock #hardscape
What happens here
Perform a second, and often final, pass with the plate compactor over the entire patio. The narrator explicitly states they would run the compactor over the area "a whole another time." This step ensures any newly added sand (from the re-sweeping step) is fully settled and that all joints are as dense as possible. This maximizes the stability and longevity of the paver installation.
Goal: Achieve maximum compaction and fill of polymeric sand in paver joints.
Tools and materials
- Plate Compactor Wacker Neuson VPR 450 — Final vibration and settling of polymeric sand