Proper compacting techniques for sand - Fine Homebuilding
Sep 25, 2005 · The foot of the compactor will probably be buried 3"-6" by the time that spot is done. Move the compactor out of that footprint and deep compact the next footprint. You should leave about 6"-8" between footprints. Fifth, set up enough sprinklers to cover the entire floor and add 2"-3" water per foot of sand depth.
packing the fill dirt - Fine Homebuilding
Feb 4, 2004 · The advice he gave matches what a licensed P.E. soils engineer told me a few years ago, that a plate compactor might be fine for touching up the apperance, but will not produce the compaction necessary for sturctural support or to prevent settling. A plate compactor is for settling pavers into their bedding, not for structural compaction.
Getting Patio Bases Right - Fine Homebuilding
Mar 17, 2021 · In erodible soil such as sand, loam, or silt, lay down a layer of filter fabric to prevent soil eroding into the voids in the aggregate. Begin filling the foundation with clean crushed aggregate. Compact in lifts sized to the ability of the compactor you are using.
Jumpin' Jack or Plate Compactor? - Fine Homebuilding
Mar 17, 2005 · I never said the plate compactor was inferior- in fact, for the sand and gravel mixes you're using, it's the right piece of equipment. I'd like to say "check with the staff at the rental yard to see what's the right piece of equipment to use", but that may give you the same mixed bag of correct and incorrect information that you're getting here.
compacting a pad - Fine Homebuilding
Sep 17, 2007 · The sand settles out within seconds, the silt settles out in a few minutes, the clay can take hours. Plasticity test: Now take a sample about the size of a golf ball, wet it, take a little bit and try to roll it out like a potter might roll clay out for a coil.
Alternative Patio Base - Fine Homebuilding
Feb 26, 2020 · Use a laser level or stringline to pitch the area away from the house. Then use a plate compactor to tamp the soil firm and flat. A layer of drainable geotextile landscape fabric goes on top of that, followed by 3/4 in. of screeded and compacted sand. The Gator Base panels come next, and lock together with a tongue-and- groove system.
Brick Walkway: Setting the Bricks - Fine Homebuilding
Aug 1, 2022 · Masonry sand should work just fine. Then run water over the walkway to remove air pockets and to pack the sand down. Continue sweeping sand into the joints until they are full. Then run water over the patio again, letting the sand settle 7. Leave a little sand nearby because you might need to add more after a few rains. 7.
tips on landscape fabric under paver - Fine Homebuilding
May 19, 2000 · Start by reading documents 14 & 14A. Also read this Ask the Builder article on brick paving.Also, plan on using a vibrating plate compactor to get the desired compaction of the sub-base. After you lay the pavers, you can sweep them over with sand, and then shake 'em down with the plate compactor to really lock them in.
dry concrete mix under a brick patio - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 28, 2010 · Compact the aggregate mixture in place with a vibratory plate compactor. Then use a 1" or so layer screenings as a bed for the pavers, again mixing in a small mount of cement. The screenings are like course sand that is made of crushed stone, sometimes called fines. It compacts together a little better than sand. Lay your pavers.
How much gravel is too much? - Fine Homebuilding
Aug 4, 2005 · It should not be dry when compacted, and you must use a jumping jack style compactor or a compaction roller. Plate compactors do not compact sufficiently for structural purposes. To me "gravel" means rounded stones mixed with sand, which doesn't compact into a solid base. The proper material to use is crushed stone.