What Base Materials Work Best For Paver Installation?

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What Base Materials Work Best For Paver
Installation?
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• Having any kind of concrete paver installation at
  your home is a beneficial addition provided the
  work is carried out by professionals, but its
  important that the right base materials are
  selected.
• Paver bases are comprised of three different
  layers of material, each of which have a variety
  of support functions
• Subgrade this is the level thats the deepest,
  and is made up of soil that has been compacted
  beneath the site of the installation

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• Subbase this is the middle level of support,
  and is placed onto the subgrade soil
• Base this is the uppermost layer that the
  pavers will be installed on
• Its important to choose the right base materials
  when paving, and below are some of the main
  qualities of base materials that are suitable for
  paving projects
• Allow water to drain properly
• Able to provide durable support for the weight
  and impact of the pavers
• Are the right thickness for the chosen subgrade
  material

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• Whether youre an inexperienced masonry
  contractor or keen DIYer, here are some things
  you should know about the bases most commonly
  used for pavers
• Sand
• A popular option thanks to the relative ease at
  which it can be accessed, and spread, sand is
  however, not a great base when used on its own.
  Sand shifts over time, and if used alone, will go
  on to cause the foundation to become uneven. And
  even amateur masons know that an uneven
  foundation will look terrible when the pavers are
  installed.
• As such, washed concrete sand is often used
  alongside crushed stone to make a suitable paver
  base.

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• Crushed stone
• Made up of small pieces of stone that have broken
  but checked for uniformity, crushed stone is a
  highly solid base for pavers thanks to its
  ability to drain water and its ease of use.
  Coming in a number of varieties, the most
  effective paver base aggregate is crushed stone
  that has been quarry processed to a dense grade.
  Binding well and exceptionally durable, this
  particular mixture is the ideal choice in terms
  of strength and cohesivity.

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• Recycled concrete aggregate
• Otherwise known as RCA, this alternative to
  crushed stone has a number of environmental
  benefits, with the process to make it having a
  lower carbon output and using less energy than
  other processes. That said, while it may be the
  more sustainable choice, it is unpredictable in
  comparison to crushed stone, as its difficult to
  know exactly what combination of rocks are in the
  mixture.

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• Stone dust
• This powdered mix is made up of stones that have
  been finely ground down to create a texture
  similar to sand. While it can be used
  successfully as a base ingredient combined with
  other materials, masonry contractors advise that
  it shouldnt be used alone as a base due to its
  ability to trap large amounts of water, and cause
  the pavers to shift around on the surface.
• Compacted soil
• Usually serving underneath pavers as the subgrade
  level, compacted soil can cause a number of
  issues when pavers are laid straight on top of
  them, such as

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• Poor drainage
• Initial unevenness
• Weather warping
• Pavers serve a number of aesthetic and practical
  functions, and when installed professionally, can
  enhance any home. If paving yourself, be sure to
  seek appropriate guidance before doing so, to
  ensure your efforts arent wasted.

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