Install Pavers with Permeable Joint Border
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What happens here
Install a border of pavers with intentionally wider gaps around the entire perimeter of the patio and pool area. Unlike standard pavers, which are laid with tight joints for polymeric sand, these pavers should either be designed with integral spacers for wider gaps or simply laid with larger, consistent spacing. Ensure that the main patio area has a slight pitch (slope) towards these border pavers so that water naturally flows towards the permeable joints rather than sitting on the surface.
Goal: Create a permeable perimeter around the patio for effective water collection.
Tools and materials
- Level — To ensure proper pitch and levelness of the installed pavers
- Paver cutter/saw — For cutting pavers to fit specific areas or complex shapes, if necessary
- Pavers with wider gaps
- Rubber mallet — For gently seating pavers into place without causing damage