Detailed instructions on how we install our paver patios. Base prep, Excavation method, installing sub base, screeding sand, materials, paver installation, edge restraints, compaction & why we don't use polymeric sand.
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@snowdogs012 жыл бұрын
The explanation of the deck support/patio movement explained the problems with my old backyard patio..... that and tree roots!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps out.
@TheCompleteLife2 жыл бұрын
The videos where you go into detail (the more the better) and educate us are by far my favorite and what originally made me "hit the subscribe button" ---- Ive been watching for years and feel like you use to help us learn alot more so it was quite enjoyable to have one where you taught us again. Thank you.
@douglasmorton61212 жыл бұрын
JJ got it right!
@stevet6212 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. It seemed like I was getting a lot of haters telling me the opposite. I don't want to be a know it all but I do like sharing how I do stuff.
@yardvarkslawncare78662 жыл бұрын
Cant thank you enough for the in depth explanations to everything you guys do. You have helped my Dad & myself BIGLY! God Bless!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@onthefarm74762 жыл бұрын
Your channel is by far one of the best online learning platforms, great content
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@garulusglandarius61262 жыл бұрын
If I could subscribe again I would, your videos are superb and your knowledge and work ethic are inspirational. Wish we had people/companies like you in Britain 👍 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@johnburroughs85322 жыл бұрын
If you haven't done yet i would like to see a flagstone video. Love your videos
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I haven't done one recently- but it may have to wait until next season.
@themintlord47442 жыл бұрын
I gave compression compaction a try today on a small scale with our compact track loader, very effective
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
YES! it works well.
@chrisbennett71782 жыл бұрын
Hey Dirt Monkey I appreciate how you been keeping the series together, thank you sir.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@shawnmoore56212 жыл бұрын
Job is lookin awesome!! 👍👍
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@ianhaggart14382 жыл бұрын
Good video as always sir. Stay safe 🏴
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@timmymalone54442 жыл бұрын
You guys do amazing work. Very scientific calculation and procedures.🤔
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Timmy!
@marshallbell935410 ай бұрын
Awesome content, THANK YOU!!!
@josephdriscoll85272 жыл бұрын
First class prep is why you shine
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
That makes every project work.
@davewallace.83032 жыл бұрын
Good tips on the pavers! I’ve got an older paver patio where the edging is working up and I’ve got to go back, remove it and replace it with new. Big job for a homeowner but worth it to save the thousands in labor I’d have to pay! I’ve use the polimeric sand and regular sand. It’s a LOT MORE expensive than just sand, that’s for sure, but it sure stays put and blocks weeds longer too. Also, for power washing paver patios, if you use the disc washer it is less likely to get a straight on burst and create a cavity that u spoke of. I’ve used it for years a d haven’t had one problem there. Great series, LOVE IT!!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
The disc washer is the way to go on pavers. Good tip.
@haydenuk022 жыл бұрын
Looking amazing. Can’t wait to see the next one. Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care and Hope you and your crew and family are doing well and hope you all have a good week.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Hayden!
@haydenuk022 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey You're welcome bud 👍🏻
@anthonymakley15302 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome thank you for the professionalism that you and the guys bring to us god bless thank you
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated sir!
@AH-up8zh2 жыл бұрын
Love these Stan!... Enjoy watching what I use to do for a living...
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@davidnewman59822 жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful birdie you sound sooooo happy
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
she is a big talker for sure
@owenmatthews17592 жыл бұрын
Great video very helpful
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@HalfCutGarage2 жыл бұрын
Love the explanation of grades and drainage ! 100 percent agree ! such a nice project !
@richardsedorski12062 жыл бұрын
Gosh you know your stuff good vid and information.👍👍👍
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@cptrestlesssteven64692 жыл бұрын
You call it a rabbit hole! I call it a diagnostics tool! Thanks!!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@mhack98812 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stan, looking forward to the next video.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@mikenixon91642 жыл бұрын
Good video.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brianherron54002 жыл бұрын
Patio looks great, everyone takes pride in what they are doing.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@1farmer6082 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan. Didn’t here from you all last week. Hopefully it was a good one. Mine was a struggle as always but this week is going to be great. I was talking to a buddy that’s works for an excavating company and I asked if they needed someone else to help with stuff. So my buddy asked him and he said maybe so hopefully he will. I am really hopeful that he does because not only do I want to work, I can run equipment and do manual labor with out complaining. I’m crossing my fingers that he wants me to work. Chances are low so I’m not going to get my hopes up. Anyway duck opener is this weekend and so is homecoming but duck opener is more important than football and girls right now lol. Have a great day Stan
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Yep- its duck opener for sure. My son in law already has plans to go out hunting. can't miss that and best of luck with hunting ducks and hunting for a job!
@greggilmore92842 жыл бұрын
Great job on the wall too.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@IHcubcadet2 жыл бұрын
Very nice work. Like how you use the metal rods to set the height to screen the sand with the 2x4. Fast and easy.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Tried and true
@Wingnut-1232 жыл бұрын
Just saw Stanley driving through Mora!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I was just there!
@nickaversa51282 жыл бұрын
Great video Stan I love to see how other landscape companies install their patios. Lots of good poly sand these days is good for around 15 years. Lots of advancements over the years
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks!
@waynej822 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Keep up the great work 👍 👏 💪
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@douglasmorton61212 жыл бұрын
Professional!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@raycooper22872 жыл бұрын
Great video again! My birds are answering your bird while I'm watching this.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Oh man- I bet that gets noisy in your house then. haha
@CZAnthonyX2 жыл бұрын
Hope you are having a great day! Just got home from a long one today! Hope you are doing well! Awesome video!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Doing great. Just got done filming a video with Josh from Stoney Ridge. We had a blast up north on my cabin.
@CZAnthonyX2 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey cant wait to see it!
@cleangreenlawnservicellc26302 жыл бұрын
Good stuff.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@thomasyerbey3372 жыл бұрын
Great video Stan lots of great information 🇺🇲
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas.👍
@jrod69022 жыл бұрын
I swear in all the paver videos I’ve watched no one talks about to they actually get the base level I understand the strings and levels but never talk about how they set the screed rails and make it so precise
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
we use a laser on top of the screed rails.
@jrod69022 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey please make a video on this!!
@tfrogginhfroggin2 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@SavannahStokerPGC2 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. How do you transition from overlaying concrete with pavers to pavers on stone base with sand bedding course. This example is around a fiberglass pool with a 3' bond beam. The coping and the pool deck pavers will be thinset on the concrete, and then have to transition to stone base with a sand bedding. The pool deck with extend 10-12' from the waters edge.
@njh44732 жыл бұрын
Great video Stan keep them coming, you have amazing guys working with you. One suggestion maybe you could do a video about getting your equipment ready for the winter season. Again great video stay safe.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Winter will be hitting here in about 6 weeks so we will be doing a big switch over.
@alexcavallo54812 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan! Project looks great. Thanks for the video
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex
@freshstartlawn2 жыл бұрын
Awesome info man! Enjoyed it!! Look forward to meeting you at GIE this year!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
GIE will be a blast!
@BettaLandscaping2 жыл бұрын
Great vid like always thank you again
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@4SeasonsWithMartin2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video OG 💪🏾
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated. Thanks for watching along.
@das5562 жыл бұрын
I like the video. Interesting to listen to how others do things. Most is fairly standard as far as guidelines. I personally hate the plastic edging. I only do concrete pour in place edging. Ive had to fix or rip out so much plastic edging because its lifted up due to our adverse whether here in upstate NY that I wouldn't use it. I think many times its installer error and they don't sink or secure it right but seems to be a common problem here. I also do a lot of reapplication of polymeric sand and I like it. Looks good, lasts longer but I agree that when the time comes to reapply it there is more work involved as far as getting out of the joints. If you use a little wider swath on the power washer it usually removes it no problem. Your more an expert than me for sure but I just go by what I have seen and done for a while. Good videos though I like seeing the step by step process and logic behind it.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
We use long spikes to hold that plastic edging in place. They rust weld below ground which is what we want.
@tkskagen2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the Consruction of the Rounded Paver Patio Addition!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
That comes out today.
@BIGWHIT762 жыл бұрын
Love the Videos Stan
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@robertwalendziak32162 жыл бұрын
Great info on this vlog. Thanks Stan!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching on this one!
@robertvannicolo44352 жыл бұрын
Stan footers are designed not to move that is why they have to be below frost line here in Pa 3’ I would guess where you are at least 4’ if they move that deck will break away from side of house the homeowner would have to worry more about that then a few raised pavers. Project coming along 👍
@Luckingsworth2 жыл бұрын
Not entirely correct. Some types of foundations are designed to float with the freeze thaw cycle.
@robertvannicolo44352 жыл бұрын
@@Luckingsworth not a deck that is connected to a house foundation I understand floating slabs if a house foundation moves walls crack and bad stuff happens
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
If the deck isn't connected to the house then it can float. But if the deck is connected then it needs a 48" frost footing. But here we never know if that was done correctly and we have a lot of clay. Our ground MOVES big time during the freeze thaw cycle.
@joebodway2 жыл бұрын
Stan is there anyway you would do a prize/giveaway to spend a day with you and you're crew? I feel like anyone including myself could learn so much from you guys, love these videos!
@Josh-pg3km2 жыл бұрын
I'd sure enter it!
@ryanfail50462 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I say this with respect but-People would want to hang out with a bunch of contractors out on a job??
@joebodway2 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey more people than you think!! To help and learn!!
@Josh-pg3km2 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey absofreakinglutely!
@raybond51552 жыл бұрын
Definitely keep in the voice overs
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
more to come!
@HappilyHomicidalHooligan2 жыл бұрын
I'm rarely surprised by what is water permeable after seeing a poured concrete slab have DOZENS of gallons of water dumped on it in less than 30 seconds and the water passed right through the slab rather than flow away as a river on the surface... First time I saw a demo of it shocked the Hell out of me...now it just amazes me...
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Yep- thats some pretty cool stuff they can do with some forms of concrete to make it permeable.
@charleslynch72742 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with u talking during the video helps us learn more about what's going on
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated sir.😀
@micheal44872 жыл бұрын
Great videos as always Stan. Just throwing it out there though I really like the longer videos from KZfaqrs. Like start to finish the whole wall or whole patio/sod even if it’s a hour long. Obviously whatever is easier for you I still like the vids!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Good to know about the longer vids. I tend to mix it up a bit. some shorter and some over an hour long.
@uncivilengineer2 жыл бұрын
Recycled material is generally called that wherever you go. Each region has different classifications on material so keep in mind the specs for your area. Here we'll call it Recycled B gravel, for Dirt Monkey it's Class 5. Just ask the pit you're hauling from and they'll generally know what you want.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@ianunderwood58582 жыл бұрын
Love the videos
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian!
@jacobweber36982 жыл бұрын
Instead of using sand use crushed limestone it won't wash away like sand does underneath a paver
@poojanhirani45812 жыл бұрын
This is one big of a project
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you here Poojan!
@jp904442 жыл бұрын
I’ve only used polymeric sand for decades and never had a problem!?! It’s the way how you grade and form your pavers
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Might more than likely be the part of the country we are in and our weather compared to yours
@stevebrough3042 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another informative video Stan. I always learn or refresh my memory from these. I was wondering if in this modern day and time if we should saying "On the same screen"? I say on the same page too lol
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I still say things like taping a video. Like its going on a VHS tape from 20 years back.
@chadillacinc2 жыл бұрын
It's been so hard to get pavers up in the Northeast. Ordered six months in advanced and still had issues getting pallets. Just finished a 3,000 sq foot driveway!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
same here- materials are scarce
@kluckfabrication59912 жыл бұрын
If your ever in Crosslake with avs and you want to rip up a yard your than welcome to stop by lol.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I like ripping out yards. Is that cross lake minnesota? Thats not far from ASV headquarters. Not joking- we could try out a new machine and have fun if youve got a place to play. email me - energy 4 @ mac.com. no spaces
@Corman70882 жыл бұрын
~~Sure,now you tell me. Recently cleaned out poly sand just over 2yrs old. Fortunately, wasn't/isn't huge area but enough to be annoying though.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Cleaning that poly sand out is tedious.
@nicholasfrancesca97952 жыл бұрын
No railing around the edge of the retaining wall? Maybe that's coming up in another video ....
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I hope it is- but it won't be by us. Its not in our contract
@pcatful2 жыл бұрын
Always following these paver videos with interest. A bit of a gap here from excavation to leveling base? I wanted to see how you prepared the subgrade. I'd love to see the "rust-weld" theory proved somehow. It seems the plastic edging is only held sideways by the shear resistance of the stake, and if it's all rusted the stake loses it's shear strength and even the strength to hold the edging down
@danielslawncare2 жыл бұрын
LEGEND!!!!!! You covered so many tips and tricks in this video, I learnt heaps. Always good to know how to pave. What trade did you do? How do you know so much? Just experience I guess
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I have been a hardscape contractor for 30 years
@danielslawncare2 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey wow, that’s a long time. Well before I was born 🤣
@Jaba6798 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea John Travolta was knowledgable about landscaping
@kerrykroberts7809 Жыл бұрын
Yea, I thought the same thing! :)
@nashcobb30562 жыл бұрын
here to help
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nash!
@markschultz16062 жыл бұрын
The paver/footing tip: now I get why every paving job circling footings is always wonky.
@jamesbabineau97672 жыл бұрын
What if I was putting stacked stone around the columns?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
The footings around Minnesota usually rest on clay soil where we work. For them to move is common. Which means anything around them moves.
@erickbostrom40492 жыл бұрын
Great video, THANK YOU, what is your thoughts on adding base bare concrete mix to the paver sand base @ like 1 shovel to 4 of sand ? to add bonding to the paver sand?
@my92yj2 жыл бұрын
You had the footings and paver movement reversed. The footings will stay in place since they go down below the frost line, the pavers will move up and down with frost heaves.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
No- I have seen it happen in that order around here. If the deck footings rest on clay which is common around here the footings will heave before the patio which has good base.
@dantekeskin15122 жыл бұрын
Quick question @10:00 why didn’t Blaine run the packer parallel with the wall of the house any benefit doing it the way he did or he just did it that way?
@BirdBuster912 жыл бұрын
If you look he ran parallel first (you can tell by how smooth and packed it is already) and then he is going perpendicular
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Bird buster said it best.
@JRG45232 жыл бұрын
Stan check out victory outdoor services channel. He's a cool version of you.
@pizzamangametime97732 жыл бұрын
Woah woah woah you saying stan isn't cool we might have a problem here bud lol
@lifeofsmac52592 жыл бұрын
Whatcha trying to say? 🤔🤪
@troyj17012 жыл бұрын
Stan is cool... Anything else must be a cheap knockoff of the original
@pizzamangametime97732 жыл бұрын
@@troyj1701 lol but some channels offer other stuff haha but when I am watching videos in the same area of construction I find myself getting my butt over here
@cincyguy-fu8lf2 жыл бұрын
“A cool version of you”😂😂 hopefully you didn’t mean to come across as a douche with that comment. Also Victory is strictly concrete. Very little walls. No paver patios. Still an amazing channel. Ryan and his crew with victory are unbelievable. Just like stan’s guys but in a different way
@michaelhoffman19512 жыл бұрын
Stan you must of taken a big nap after this video from all of the talking you did , you must of been exhausted!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😂 Talking is my thing.👊
@michaelhoffman19512 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey Also aggravating the dog out of representatives that don't know their product!
@michaelvaldez2070 Жыл бұрын
I can not find a rubber compactor pad that will fit my Harbor freight Central Machinery Plate compactor. Can I lay 3/4" plywood sheets down on top of my pavers and then use my compactor over it?
@stormcloud7032 жыл бұрын
My boss and I install septic systems, and we've been having issues getting tanks, chambers, and bell end pipe.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
getting pavers is getting harder and harder.
@stormcloud7032 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey I'm honestly not surprised. We're still having issues with getting schedule 40 bell end pipe, and septic tanks from infiltrator. Infiltrator is having issues with a resin shortage from what they've said.
@jeremyb662 жыл бұрын
I like that ASV. I run a bobcat s220 and a T770. What is the HP of the ASV
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
its 74 hp
@rivervalleyrealestate-cont98382 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video, and was wondering how to reset pavers after pergola footings were excavated in the paver field?
@mitchellwilson91312 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Are you guys using permeable pavers?
@joed68502 жыл бұрын
What maintenance does non polymeric sand require and how do you prevent ants or weeds from invading your patio paver sand?
@robertandreoli97642 жыл бұрын
Stan 👍👊
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert😀
@coreyboardman25172 жыл бұрын
What do you recommend for a filter fabric? Living in Tennessee, I have a lot of clay.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
any heavy duty fabric that is water permeable
@nickohler81532 жыл бұрын
I'm confused on the grading of the top surface of the patio now. In the video you said you put a slop to the sub base but only a small level on the top. I was under the assumption that you need at least 1/8" drop for every linear foot of patio - is that not the case?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
The top doesn't need to be pitched that aggressively and can be manipulated. the subbase does need to be pitched at least a 1inch drop per 8 foot of run or more.
@bbmade2 жыл бұрын
Any pros out there have thoughts of doing a patio with pavers over a well? Have an area we’d like to put a patio but I don’t know about digging down and compacting with the well there.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
be careful. Wells have to be filled to certain standards in different parts of the country.
@bbmade2 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey My gut tells me it shouldn’t be done. I’ll have to consult someone local and see what they think.
@jakef19982 жыл бұрын
Hey stan, Im a fan. Im curious where youve got your information on polymeric sand. The gator sand that I use up here in Canada has a 25 year lifespan. Not only does it stop weeds, it makes the patio lock as one. We have literally had to use a jackhammer to get some chipped pavers out because the polymeric is so strong. Im not sure why you think it only lasts 3 years. No hate.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
We have used other brands and seen it seperate after 3 years. If I had something last 25 years I would recommend it. Just haven't seen it in person yet.
@johnm31022 жыл бұрын
Stan, have you done any patio's using #1 stone (pea gravel...NOT pea stone) as the paver base instead of sand? Seems like here in the Northeast the trend has changed to that...always great video's by the way!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
we have used granite chips which is similiar. Works great by the way.
@juanrgarcia58372 жыл бұрын
Class 5. Crushed concrete!! How small are the particles, and what's the percentage of other materials mixed whit? I used Crushed concrete, instead of 53s and i didn't liked the way it compacts..
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Its goes right down to dust. We have had good results with it.
@ExcavationNation2 жыл бұрын
Maybe if this gets enough likes we can do a colab together!
@HappilyHomicidalHooligan2 жыл бұрын
I know it would be more expensive in the short term, but why not replace the class 5 base material with a concrete slab of equal thickness... Shouldn't that prevent uneven settling of the pavers?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
The class 5 base is better material inour opinion. It lets us adjust on the fly and if we notice any soil issues as we build.
@stevenmondazzi41922 жыл бұрын
Great video series - do you typically seal the pavers, too? I had a patio installed last year and already have some staining on the pavers and wondering if sealing would help prevent that. Thanks
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
We don't seal the pavers unless the customer wants us to- sealing has to be redone every few years and needs to be taken off before it can be resealed. Kind of a pain in the butt.
@stevenmondazzi41922 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey thanks!
@levip98582 жыл бұрын
Awesome project! What are you're thoughts on polymetric sand for flagstone instead of pavers?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
No difference- we don't use it.
@jeffmoore23512 жыл бұрын
At 3.42 Stan you explain why you Didnt go out past the line of post footings. I get what you explained. But the question I have is, if you were to tie all the concrete footings together in a foundation or a hob that the pavers were to front up against. Would that freeze thaw cycle disturb that type of design. Aussie Jeff.
@ozdatman2 жыл бұрын
I think its a way of explaining to customers how to make the job easier for themselves. Now they don't have to do cuts, but the customer has a crappy strip of grass the paver side of the post.
@jeffmoore23512 жыл бұрын
@@ozdatman thank you for that explanation.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Around here we have lots of clay soil which is suspectible to frost heave. its common for post footings to move seperately than a deck. If we know the post footings are on good base and won't move then we go right up to the posts.
@michaelchamberlain46182 жыл бұрын
You should be using stone dust to keep ant's and weed's
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
We still get both .
@AHinde2 жыл бұрын
What's a good permeable fabric?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Any brand as long as its thick enough for the application.
@PANICiii Жыл бұрын
Is there any cases you would use stone dust instead of sand (1 inch) under the pavers? Where I live (up north, Canada) most people seem to use stone dust. Would it be because of cost or ease of use for example? Also, I have lots of ants, does that make any difference? I was planning to do it the Dirt Monkey way and use sand anyways. But just want to double check.
@nickohler81532 жыл бұрын
Say you do have to put the pavers around deck footings, how much space do you want between the footings and the pavers?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Some deck footings Don't move- the fotings rest on a good base. Other deck footings I have seen heave as much as 24" inches. No Joke. Those need more space. if the deck footings rest on good soil- go right up to them. But the question is- who knows what lies below deck footings?
@nickohler81532 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey thank you for the reply! I just filled in a large koi pond with about 170 c/y sand. Planning on a paver patio and pavilion on top. Been watching a lot of your videos.
@alxbuck2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if you can help me. I live in the central valley in California. I'm trying to have a paver patio 13 × 28 , 380 square ft installed. I'm getting quotes from $15 k to 6k. What should be a fair price ?
@ipod24gaming792 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Stan. How the day going. Lemon Sparking water today. Hby?
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Pure black coffee. Been a busy couple days. Hope yours goes well!
@ericb38042 жыл бұрын
I noticed you marked your patio outline with orange paint. I thought that was reserved for communication utility lines.
@Luckingsworth2 жыл бұрын
Maybe when actually marking utility lines but its just paint you can buy at home depot or whatever.
@ericb38042 жыл бұрын
@@Luckingsworth I work for a utility company and I can tell you when there is a damage if the digging company marked with orange it makes the investigation very difficult.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I think its just what was handy and shows up good for the excavation.