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How To Install A Driveway Using Pavers |
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Pavers can come in brick, stone, concrete and
other materials. Laying a paver driveway can add curb appeal to your home,
giving it a much different look than a regular concrete slab for a driveway. Decide on which type of paver you want to install on your driveway. Visualize how you want your driveway to look. Is it going to be a standard straight driveway or will it have curves? First you'll need to measure the area. Multiply the length by the width to determine the square footage. The standard is to add an extra 5% when purchasing the pavers to allow for cuts and damage to the material. Shovel the area to a depth of about 6". It needs to slope away from the house at a angle of 1/4" per foot to allow for drainage. Tamp the ground when finished and check your work with a level. Lay a bed of gravel about 3" deep. Level and smooth with a rake. The perimeter needs to be reinforced so the pavers wont shift or move. You could use restraints such as pre-cast concrete or a mix of concrete and sand. Make sure the edging has been done before continuing. Add a layer of sand, about one inch deep over the gravel. Smooth with a rake. |
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When laying the pavers, you could choose a design such as a basket weave pattern or maybe a herringbone. They need to be laid very close. It's usually best to start in the center to make sure the driveway pavers are aligned evenly. You'll most likely need to make cuts with a saw. Make sure the pavers are firmly placed into the sand. Use a rubber mallet if necessary. Don't forget to wear goggles! Next, add additional sand into the joints. Tamp and add more if necessary. Sweep away any excess sand from the bricks.
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