Adding Brick Border To Sidewalk

Adding Brick Border To Sidewalk - M18 EP31

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Maintaining 18 Episode 31
This project sees the installation of bricks along a walkway. The walkway connects the porch to the driveway. It is bordered by a flower planting area. Adding bricks is an excellent way to embellish the walkway and make it wider. The thinking is when a mulch border is added, the walkway will appear narrow, unappealing, and probably will feel confined for multiple people walking in opposite directions.
0:00 Introduction
0:26 Welcome to Maintaining 18
0:30 Introduction Continues
1:24 Gravel Delivery (Introduction Continues)
1:54 Into The Maintenance
1:59 Step 1: Foundation (Digging)
3:03 Issue - Rain
3:18 Issue - Rain Provides Opportunity
3:28 Issue - Rain Resolved
3:45 Consider Subscribing
4:07 Issue - Tree Roots and Resolution
4:36 Step 2: Compact Soil
5:08 Step 3: Gravel Base
6:39 Step 4: Install Pavers/Bricks
10:13 Issue - Bricks Do Not Bend and Resolution
11:15 Issue - Graveeds and Resolution (See Below)
11:46 Step 5: Paver set
12:34 Issue - Paver set not confined and Resolution
13:05 Cleanup
13:20 Step 7: Activate Paver set with water
15:41 The Day is Won - Presentation Ending
Graveeds - A mashup of gravel and weeds. In this case, the gravel is in an unwanted place. Weeds are plants in an unwanted place. What do you think?
The video details challenges encountered to complete the project and how they were resolved. One detail not mentioned is, one bag of cement was used, and there was some leftover to fill a 2 feet x 6 inches and 1-inch deep area, 0.08 cubic feet. The walkway is 14 feet at its left and 16 feet at its right and took 91 bricks. The project was completed over two days but one day is enough for two persons diligently working without setbacks.
Something to consider if taking on this project, a place to put the soil excavated is needed. At Maintaining 18, the soil was put in the garden area to fill a low spot elsewhere on the property.
If your interest is in home improvement and maintenance, please consider a subscription to Maintaining 18. Be sure to like this video, and KZfaq will suggest similar videos for even more tips. At Maintaining 18, problematic portions of maintenance are highlighted.
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@Legacy_125 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning! This is one of those details when you arrive home that’s says Hello.

@lucybrown728 3 ай бұрын

😮 the sidewalk is looking amazing. Thanks so much for your idea. And explain step-by-step . will see you the next projects video ♥️♥️♥️!!!

@ginger8511 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video!!! The sidewalk is gorgeous!

@Attia1701 2 жыл бұрын

Quality video and even more important quality workmanship 🌼

@GoldenJudge 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, glad you enjoyed it.

@jim9520 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very good video. This video was very helpful.

@GoldenJudge Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your spring projects.

@rachbeth86 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! ❤

@MA-vr8gp 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful...great job

@GoldenJudge 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment.

@jackww839 Жыл бұрын

Great voice and great project 👍

@GoldenJudge Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am encouraged. Hoping you 2023 goes better than great.

@masgitz 3 ай бұрын

Great video.cheers!

@AjayKumar-dv4pq 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@GoldenJudge 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@rosenurse7687 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@GoldenJudge Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@MontyBird45 8 ай бұрын

Nicely done. The bag read "concrete mix", not "cement".

@GoldenJudge 8 ай бұрын

I stand corrected. I think errata is the best way to manage this.

@oakster7275 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, great video. I recently ran a new route of copper tubing to the water mainline across my driveway. I would like to add bricks like in this video to finish the job instead of concrete again. My ? Is can I put bricks, and can it withstand cars driving on them and what kind of cement/concrete mixture did you use/recommend?

@GoldenJudge Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I am happy you enjoyed the video. The bricks will withstand cars. It is important to have a gravel base of 6 inches or more for vehicular traffic. I used Quikrete mortar mix but it is not a recommendation. I recommend shopping by price and availability. Best of luck.

@oakster7275 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I appreciate you answering my question.

@samueladams584 2 жыл бұрын

What if you have to remove bricks later? Will paver set damage the bricks?

@GoldenJudge 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Samuel In the event that happens and it's unlikely, to remove the bricks use a chisel. The cement holding it in place will not be a problem. First remove the cement to the side of the damage brick. Then remove the paver set around the brick and as much as possible. Next concentrate the chisel action where the brick and the cement meet and from the side. The brick will come out. Hope that helps. The bricks are at risk if the foundation fails. Put in a good foundation, complete the project and enjoy for years to come. Take care and thanks for the question.

@MrNgoevan 2 жыл бұрын

how many inch down do you dig , inch of gravel and concrete? thanks

@GoldenJudge 2 жыл бұрын

Apologize for getting back so late. At least 6 inches of gravel. The total depth is about 8 inches from the existing surface, and for accommodating the gravel and the height of the brick to be flushed with the existing surface. If memory serves, I placed 8 inches of gravel to use up all the gravel as there is a minimum of 1 ton for delivery. This much gravel will prevent failure areas with a freeze thaw cycle. I am in NE Pennsylvania.

@shurdellanderson7645 2 жыл бұрын

How many bricks did you use? Everything looks great 😊

@GoldenJudge 2 жыл бұрын

I used 91 bricks total. That number includes parts of 3 bricks. Thanks for the compliment.

@liamhogan5346 2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t use any bricks.. these are blocks, stick to your day job

@GoldenJudge 2 жыл бұрын

@@liamhogan5346 😄 That is good advice.

@enzoiadevaia9019 Жыл бұрын

That’s not gravel that’s quarry screenings which is actually really bad for drainage

@GoldenJudge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I am considering using a coarser gravel for my next outdoor project as per your suggestion. Could I have been guided wrongly? Looking back, drainage is not the primary purpose. Yes, a coarse gravel would be better for drainage. I needed gravel that could compress and flatten well. This was the recommended underlayment for the project. Considering that the gravel (or screening) is covered with bricks and concrete not much water will make it underneath and will definitely drain well given the conditions.

@harryfandakis2339 3 ай бұрын

My friend you say that you use cement to lay the bricks , yet you are using concrete ... and your laying of the bricks leaves a lot to be desired !!! obviously an amateur with limited knowledge of how the real job should be done ....

@GoldenJudge 3 ай бұрын

Oh, Thanks for the technical correction. Cement is the correct material. I believe concrete is a combination of cement, water, stone, maybe fibres glass fibres or some reinforcement. I think I ended up using concrete mix by mistake. I am not a pro, but the results are very close. Never claimed to be a pro. I am simply a home owner renovating his home and navigating construction industry traps. I have hired many pros and end up going over the work to avoid conflicts with contractors passionate over their bad work. Thanks for the feedback. In conclusion both mortor/cement/concrete will work. 😁