Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Paver

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Superman
10-19-03, 11:01 AM
I am not sure if this is the right forum for this post.

I am planning to put in a Paver pathway. Does it needs a concrete base?

This article shows how to put Paver in but it did not mention anything about concrete base. I read several other article and those did not mention anything about concrete. I am just concern without concrete, will the paver move or sink through the course of time.

http://www.doityourself.com/brick/brickpaver.htm

The main question is, do I have to mix concrete or water with some type of sand?

Thanks


chfite
10-19-03, 03:11 PM
The compacted crush and run or gravel base, then the sand will be sufficient for your application. No concrete needed.

See this for more detail.

http://www.doityourself.com/brick/mortarlesspaving.htm

Hope this helps.

Superman
10-19-03, 09:30 PM
There is one section in that web site that did talk about mixing portland concrete.