Laying patio pavers on sandy soil
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I just came into a large number of patio pavers at my favorite price "FREE" I just have to move them( sweat equity). I want to lay a patio in back of house (all other projects are on hold). My soil is well drained and well packed sand. I will be regrading back yard due to large tree removal. Will it be necessary for a "base to be installed on this type of soil once regraded and packed, also I live in zone 8?
4 answers
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In order for the pavers to lay correctly you really should use the base layer prior to installation. I to have very sandy soil and in one area I did not and the pavers more moved and not in the right way. Learn from someone else mistake.
Janet Pizaro
on Apr 05, 2016
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The base is necessary.
MN Mom
on Apr 05, 2016
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I agree with Janet above - also, make SURE you have the right drainage slope away from the house to prevent water damage to your structure. You may want to install a french drain for proper drainage at the back end of your slope out to your gutter...how to NOT have a lake in your back yard even with sand.... Also, if you want your pavers to show the natural rock patterns brightly, you can treat them with Thompsons water seal...
Bobbie Littlefield
on Apr 06, 2016
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Worked for a landscape company 3 inches of base compacted and then about 1 to 2 inches of sand for grading and leveling and then after pavers are set silica sand broomed over pavers to fill in cracks
CAM
on Apr 06, 2016
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