Screed and Level the Paver Setting Bed
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Paver Patio [EPIC DESIGN] - Vlog 7
What happens here
After the cable railing posts are installed, screed pipes are laid directly on the compacted gravel base. A screed bar is then used to level the 3/8-inch chip stone setting bed. The goal is to achieve a uniform 2-inch depth for the chip stone layer below the paver surface, ensuring the finished pavers are approximately 1/4 inch higher than the border. This precise leveling is critical for a smooth and stable paver installation. The team works in sections, moving the screed pipes and re-screeding as they progress.
Goal: Create a perfectly level and consistent bed for the pavers.
Tools and materials
- Rake — Spreading the chip stone before screeding
- Screed Bar — Leveling the chip stone setting bed
- Screed Pipes — Guiding the screed bar to ensure consistent depth
- 3/8-inch Chip Stone — Creating the setting bed for the pavers