Prepare Paver Sub-Base
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What happens here
Once the pool coping is securely in place, the surrounding area needs to be prepared for the installation of patio pavers. This involves laying down a substantial sub-base of crushed stone or gravel. The speaker mentions that the pavers will go "right behind it" (the coping), and the base will be brought up to the concrete level. This sub-base must be spread evenly, graded with a slight slope for drainage away from the pool and house, and compacted thoroughly using a plate compactor to create a solid, unyielding foundation for the pavers.
Goal: Create a stable, level, and well-drained sub-base for patio pavers.
Tools and materials
- Crushed Stone/Gravel — Creating the compacted sub-base for the pavers
- Measuring Tape — Checking base depth and overall dimensions
- Plate Compactor — Compacting the gravel sub-base to ensure stability
- Rakes — Spreading and leveling the gravel
- Screed Boards — Achieving a smooth, level surface for the bedding layer
- Shovels — Moving and distributing the base material
- String Line — Establishing consistent grades and boundaries for the base
- Geotextile Fabric — Weed barrier and soil stabilization beneath the base