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Paver Base Panels vs Gravel
Posted on 2/21/22 at 8:41 am
Posted on 2/21/22 at 8:41 am
Does anyone here have experience with the Brock paver panels when doing a patio? I have an area between my pavilion and house that I am going to put down pavers and probably have a firepit on.
My previous paver experience has been tossing cheap concrete 12"x12" concrete stepping stones down to cover a few small areas and of course I cut corners and they never stayed level. My 2 main concerns are first stability and secondarily cost.
These BROCK paver panels look interesting and seem like you could get a very flat plane. The area will naturally be on a very gentle pitch allowing good drainage. (I'm talking maybe 1.5-2" drop over the 17' length.)
The option is dig deeper and use more gravel, or just a few inches and use these paver panels.
My previous paver experience has been tossing cheap concrete 12"x12" concrete stepping stones down to cover a few small areas and of course I cut corners and they never stayed level. My 2 main concerns are first stability and secondarily cost.
These BROCK paver panels look interesting and seem like you could get a very flat plane. The area will naturally be on a very gentle pitch allowing good drainage. (I'm talking maybe 1.5-2" drop over the 17' length.)
The option is dig deeper and use more gravel, or just a few inches and use these paver panels.
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Posted on 2/21/22 at 9:52 am to RaginCajunz
We used them on a 12x12 patio in GA. In NOLA right now but will take pictures when I get back. Has held up really well over 3 years. The only issue is they are expensive.
Posted on 2/21/22 at 10:28 am to RaginCajunz
My initial thoughts were on the stats used in the comparison photo:
6 inches (6"...I don't think they really mean 6 feet) seems excessive for foot traffic.
6 inches (6"...I don't think they really mean 6 feet) seems excessive for foot traffic.
Posted on 2/25/22 at 8:28 am to texn
I've scrapped the panels idea and just going to a standard gravel base with sand layer.
I should be able to excavate the area this weekend and start laying 610 limestone. My question is about compacting it. If I lay the limestone and compact it this weekend, will I need to re-compact it next weekend when my pavers arrive and I start laying? It sure would make my life easier if I can get the area ready for a sand layer to screed and start dropping in pavers over the course of 2 weekends.
I'm thinking about maybe using a hand tamper and working in layers and then renting a power compactor for a few hours to finish the process.
I should be able to excavate the area this weekend and start laying 610 limestone. My question is about compacting it. If I lay the limestone and compact it this weekend, will I need to re-compact it next weekend when my pavers arrive and I start laying? It sure would make my life easier if I can get the area ready for a sand layer to screed and start dropping in pavers over the course of 2 weekends.
I'm thinking about maybe using a hand tamper and working in layers and then renting a power compactor for a few hours to finish the process.
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