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STEP 4 | RESTRAINT SYSTEM

For pavers, an edge restraint will be secured Laying Detail
with long metal spikes or a concrete edge
will be installed to prevent perimeter pavers Coping & Wall Units
from drifting out. For walls, glue may be
used to secure rows of blocks. Larger
retaining walls may require geogrid every
few layers to secure the wall into the soil
that is being retained.

Gravel Back Fill

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Drain
Concrete pad and
Gravel base

Subsoil
STEP 1| EXCAVATION

The first step in any project is excavation of grass and topsoil. The depth will depend on two factors: STEP 5 | JOINT MATERIAL

1. Soil Type - Clay soil requires deeper excavation; sandy soil requires less. The color you choose for joint material
impacts the overall aesthetic. It also
2. Use-Heavy loads like driveways and retaining walls require deeper excavation; plays an important role between pavers
lighter loads like patios and walkways require less. by keeping out weeds and other debris.
Your contractor can help you decide The quality of the work that's done to
which joint material is right for your
STEP 2 | GRAVEL BASE STEP 3 | BEDDING LAYER project. prepare the base for your pavers and walls

The excavated area will be filled with a gravel base. A1 (25.4mm) layer of sand or tiny stone chips is There are two types of joint material to is extremely important. A proper base
This gravel base needs to be: spread out and smoothed on top of the solid gravel choose from:
base. ensures that your pavers and walls won't
> Strong enough to handle the load of whatever is placed This layer allows paver or wall units to beleveled Basic Jointing Sand- shift out of place.
on the surface. or sloped for smoothness and drainage.
> Free draining so that water drains out of the base Some contractors may recommend a poured Years ago, this was the only joint
into the subsoil. Retaining walls may require a concrete surface instead of a typical bedding layer, material available. As it wears away,
perforated drain pipe in the gravel base to direct which is fine as long as the concrete is accurately issues with weeds could arise. If you
water away from the base of the wall. poured and sits on a stable and well-drained base. choose a basic sand, we recommend
> Extended at least six inches beyond the edges of the Note: Once concrete is poured, the height of paver that you use a joint stabilizing sealer
finished paver surface. or wall units can no longer be adjusted and be prepared to replenish the sand
> Compacted in several layers, PAVER CONSTRUCTION when needed. STEP 6 | SEALING
using the proper equipment.
Pavers Magnacrete pavers will be durable with, or without, a sealer. Some
Bedding homeowners choose to apply a sealer to enhance the color of the
Layer pavers, while others choose to appreciate the color of the pavers as

Gravel they are. Some Magnacrete pavers are sold factory sealed.
Base If you choose to seal, you should plan to re-seal every 3-5 years.

Filter REMEMBER A quality project relies on a quality foundation.
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We recommend hiring a professional contractor.

Subsoil
Border Kerb / Bullnose Kerb Need help finding a qualified contractor?
for Edge Restraint Call us at (021) 111-256-257
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