Prepare and Screed Paver Base
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Paver Patio - Laying BIG SLABS!
What happens here
Prepare the sub-base for paver installation by spreading and leveling a layer of gravel. This gravel layer ensures proper drainage and a stable foundation for the pavers. Use a screed board (a long, straight piece of lumber) to precisely level the gravel. For curved sections, use a string line attached to a central pivot point to guide the placement of the screed board, creating perfectly curved and even surfaces. Ensure the base is compacted and smooth before laying any pavers.
Goal: Create a level and stable sub-base for the pavers
Tools and materials
- Central Pivot Point — Anchoring the string line for curves
- Rake — Spreading gravel
- Screed Board — Leveling the gravel base
- String Line — Guiding curved screeding and paver placement
- Gravel — Creating the paver sub-base