What are the basic steps for paving with bricks?
Excavate the ground and make sure that it is
level, then compact all loose material. Then compact 6 inches if gravel on top
of that to handle the weight of future loads. Install the pavers and add a
fine layer of sand over them. Finally, run a plate compactor over the entire
surface. This last step is very important because t helps lock your pavers
into place. The compactor will seat your pavers down into your base sand
evenly (they will drop approximately 1/4") and also helps to vibrate your
joint sand down to fill the entire gap.
What is the average cost for paving?
For the job to be properly done, expect the cost
of hiring a contractor to be in the area of $15 per square foot, depending on
what type of pavers your using. This cost is truely an investment in the value
of your home, as nothing has the same look and value as real paving bricks.
Many homeowners find they recoup a large portion of the cost later, in a
higher selling price.
Can I use concrete pavers near a tree?
On an established tree, if you're not raising the
soil around the tree by any more than a couple of inches, it shouldn't hurt.
Well-established trees normally get their water from underground sources.
Solid poured concrete can actually suffocate a tree by not letting the roots
breath, but using concrete pavers allows the transfer of air to the tree. Do
not pave over the dripline of a newly planted tree.
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