Nice ams simple... brings out laser level 😂

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Have a question I’m stumped with as I’m building a paver patio. I’m making a 14x14 patio and connected is a pathway from my driveway that is about 13 ft away. The issue I have with my slope that I’m stuck on is my driveway is the same height as my starting point at my house and they run perpendicular. Does it make sense to slope the pathway towards the patio from the driveway for that 13 feet and then level it off and continue my slope away from the house? This is my first time doing anything like this and can’t wrap my head around it. So my walkway would slope down right around 1.75 inches and meet the height of the patio slope and then level off and the patio would continue to slope away from the house. Any opinion helps very much as I’m trying to figure out my depths.

True indeed. Good luck with your business

Thanks for the great corner idea!!!

0:45 thats called a clove hitch

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Lots of preparation and it may be the most important part of the job I cannot stress how important this is for sheading water less pain on you feet cleaning and the list go on

hey, very nice video. So in short, could you please give me a general idea of WHAT possibilities there are, in terms of what you can chisel/cut out of rocks? Lets say I go pick up a bunch of natural boulders/stone of varios sizes.. what are some possible things that can be built? ( I have a background with tiles.. I love working with concrete/stone, I dislike wood. I also love landscaping, so I want to see what projects can be done for free or near free $). Judging from this video, I guess bricks can be made, so that means I could eventually build some walls. I am assuming, (unfortunately) that flagstone CANNOT be made from natural stones found in the wild... can they? unless, is a concrete saw all you need, and you make slices? But anyways, yeah.. could you give some ideas please that can be done if you have the rocks/tools/time. Thanks, meanwhile I will google of course.

Dude is showing like 10-12 lights and only four conduits ... daaa

You refer to a "lift" about a hundred times without defining/describing it. Just a heads up for future videos as it leaves people lost unless they know that term, which is tricky to find on the internet to define for regular folks.

How far apart should the string lines be?

I love this video, rock walls are so creative and good for the brain. Thank you for sharing the level line. Does the dry mortar set firm and does it resist the elements of freezing?

Question for you on the subbase. I’m doing my own patio and am a little hyper focused on the slope. Does the dirt have to be a perfectly flat, sloped surface or if it has a little bit of variance can it be made up with the road mix? Trying to make sure I do it right and am new to this. Thanks!

Most polymeric sand requires at least an 1/8 spacing between pavers. For this project would regular sand be a better choice?

Amazing work. The strings are my downfall.

so that is what a "simple' laser level looks like? You should see the one I bought for $5 from the Chinese store.

I’m sorry, this is not really clear. If you’e attempting to explain this for beginners, pretend you’re trying to teach a child. I couldn’t relate the info to sloping, it only showed strings lines 1 & 2” below the top line, but how does that cause a slope. Please give more detail & close up of everything. Sloping for dummies would be good. Make step by step from placing the stakes to creating a slope.

You make this look way too easy😂. Nice work.

One of the best videos showing how to do it I have ever seen.

Old vid so not sure if you'll still see comments, how did you ensure that each stake was at the same height originally? Going down from the top by X inches will only matter if they're all starting from the same height....is that where the laser level came in? Without a laser level what is the best alternative?

Excellent video

Excelent video

Simple and straight to the point, good stuff. 👍🏾

How do I calculate how much base gravel I need if I know my square footage and inches I want in depth.

cutting the channel into the rock was really insightful. I figured the steel was scribed.

Background music disturbs and annoys.

I been doing alot of research on making a paver patio for my walkout basement, currently I have a deck and it's rotted because no sun ever hits this area. If I replace the deck wood it will just rot again in a few years it rotted in just 10 years treated wood and maintained the stain. Anyway, what base would be best for this type of condition? If I do sand it will stay moist and become a breeding ground for skeeters. I was thinking crushed stone, but not sure if it would be as easy to prep.

Do you need to anchor the wall to the ground? Or is the weight of the stone sufficient?

A dry stone wall remains the best option. It’s a time honored tradition that has stood the test of time. No mortar, steel or PVC drainage pipes required

You're an excellent teacher!

Very good…well presented.

I thought you were going to end the video by saying “okay, talk to you later, love you, goodbye” lol 😂 Jokes aside, it was a good video. Got a subscribe from me. I started my own landscape company and try to keep watching videos to learn every little detail from how others do stuff.

Very nice work, I enjoy the visual of a nicely assembled stone wall, but I cant watch past 4min .. way to much vocal fry... It's horrible when women use it, but as equally horrible when men use it..

Very nice!

For flagstones is thinset or cement mortar better? Also what was that dry looking mortar you put down for the base and to level out the top? Thanks!

What type of drill bit did you use

I think that it's a good video, Pretty informational.... But I must say, While informative it was hard to watch. A little more pep in your step and excitement I think would do wonders.

Great video and Great info, very useful! Thank you !!!!

Excellent video Kev.. I am new to this, but lucky enough to have a customer who isn't too picky. First jobs are like teaching tools. One question.. What do you put under the stone you are cutting ? ie.. Wood, or a sand base , or on another rock...? Looks like you frequently use a sand base , but thought I would confirm and ensure one method is better than others .. Thank you.

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They both look good

Wow, that is beautiful

Someone please answer this. So you have a level line on perimeter. What about the middle or interior area? How to you find level based off the perimeter level strings?

What kind of fabric do you use if the soil isn't load bearing?

This was no help to man nor fish

this is the trickiest part for me to understand, slopes ... is there a "slope class" or a "laser leveling class" I really belief that these are the skills that separate a good hardscape/landscape company or crew from a regular beginner crew.

I trying to do a walkway from my patio to my driveway but the side of my house slopes pretty good what do you guys recommend on what kind of landscaping to go with concrete or pavers etc.

In Ohio where I live I prefer using a 1/2" bedding stone as opposed to bedding sand. And I do not compact the sub soil. I lay down a 2 ish inch layer of 3/4 stone and compact that over the sub base. Compacting a clay sub soil can lead to water not permeating as well. Love the video!