Paving Installations
The secret to high-quality installed paving is the materials used and the technique, style, and quality of work. It is recommended to always use pavers from a reputable manufacturer. Prestige paving has been in this business for over 21 years.
Our team has professionals who are fully trained and experienced when it comes to paving installation.
Basics for Paving Installation
Tools Needed
Tools that you will need:
Wheel Barrow
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Rake
String Line
Tape Measure
Shovel
Level
Plate Compactor
Guillotine and/or Masonry Saw
Materials Needed:
Brick Pavers
Aggregate Base Material
Mason Sand
Concrete (or other edge restraint)
The installation of brick paver products requires design skills and attention to detail. The beauty of the product is often judged by way of the quality of the installation.
Brick paving and walls are best installed by skilled, experienced professionals. They also have the tools and equipment to finish the project.
Planning
Draw a plan showing measurements and grade elevations. Calculate the amount of materials and estimate the cost of the project.
Preparation
Mark out the area of the patio, walkway, or driveway. Phone a local utilities and cable companies to mark out wire locations.
Excavation
Excavate the minimal required depth depending for your application. For walkways, excavate at least three inches wider than the area for pavers. For driveways excavate at the least 6 inches wider than the area that you are paving.
Base
Fill the area with gravel.
Screening
Pavers are laid on a bed of coarse sand, placed directly on the compacted base. Use a 1” diameter pipe as a screening guide on top of the gravel. Set up the guides so that your pavers are ¾” above the finished level to allow for compacting. Level the sand. Once you have completed the area, remove the guides and fill in the grooves with sand.
Laying the Paving
Place the pavers directly on the screened bed of sand. Start lying along the longest straight side. Keep lines straight by using string lines.
Cutting
You need to cut pavers that don’t fit along the edges or around objects. Mark the pavers and cut with either a guillotine cutter or a masonry saw.
Edging
Edge restraints are a critical element to the durability of paving installation. They prevent the paving from moving and shifting over time
Compacting
After the installation is complete, including edge restraints, the paving must be swept clean and then compacted with a plate compactor.
Finishing
Sweep specifically graded Jointing sand or Polymeric sand into the joints of the pavers. This locks the pavers together, creating a very long lasting surface and adds extra protection from the penetration of weeds and insects.
