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Concrete Paver Patio
Concrete Paver Patios are becoming more and more popular each year. They are a really affordable way to create a luxurious custom patio for a fraction of what it would cost to make it with stone.
Home owners have tight budgets these years, but they still want the best on their houses. That is when concrete pavers come into play with its low cost and easy maintenance.
This material has been around for many years now, and the more popular it gets, the more designs and patterns we are able to find and use. Some are meant to look like bricks, some others are meant to look like natural stone. But in any case, its low initial cost and fast installation might save you thousands of dollars down the road.
Let me go ahead and start with the pointers. These pavers are installed on compacted CR6 or Gravel, which means that if any piece were damaged or moved by any reason, it would only take minutes to replace and reinstall the new piece.
But this also works the other way. Since they are dry set on the ground, the base as well as the installation must be done carefully to ensure the longevity of the project.
For patio applications, make sure that the base of the pavers is at least 4" thick and make sure that it is well compacted!! Any slack on the base would result on a patio that could become uneven in a matter of months.
After the base is set, a thin layer of fine sand would be installed on top to level out the area. The thinner the layer, the better.
Finally, the pavers will sit on top of this layer to provide a finished floor for the patio.
There are some other items to have in mind, such weed barriers (to avoid the base from growing vegetation), edging and spikes (to keep the pavers in place) or polymeric sand (which is a key component to a longer lasting patio that almost NO contractor wants to install!)
Make sure to request to have those items installed on your patio as well!
This is a broad overview of a few pointers for paver patio installation. There are many details and techniques that are not explained here. If you need a professional to install or just help you with your DIY concrete paver patio, gives us a call. We offer free estimates for all Montgomery County and Maryland!!
Rocha Construction: (301) 717-8310
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