Screed Bedding Sand
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What happens here
Once the compacted base is complete, the next step is to screed the bedding sand. Set up screed bars (metal or wood rails) across the compacted base. These bars should be set to the desired height for the bedding sand layer, typically 1 inch below the final paver height (which is marked by the string line from step 1). Pour bedding sand between the screed bars and use a straight edge (like a 2x4) to drag across the bars, leveling the sand perfectly. The video shows using steel screed bars and a wooden board to achieve a uniform 1-inch thick sand bed. The bedding sand should not be compacted, as it will settle naturally once pavers are laid and vibrated.
Goal: Lay and level a uniform 1-inch layer of bedding sand over the compacted base using screed bars and a straight edge.
Tools and materials
- Level
- Screed Bars
- Straight Edge (e.g
- 2x4 board)
- Bedding Sand Scooby Series Sand
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