Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Brick Walkway for Courtyard (no cement)
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kirkeric
05-26-05, 10:34 AM
Hello,
I am looking to build a small walkway through a flower garden to create a small courtyard look. I am looking at something approx 3 1/2 - 4 feet wide, with a slight curve, total length, about 20 feet. In two locations along this "path" I will widen it to accomodate a sitting bench. I may put a small wall behind that, but with a good foundation for walkway, I pretty well have this under control.
My question is simply procedural. Having seen enough of them shows, I basically intend to clear the path, dig it down about 3-4 inches to create a trough. What I have seen is to use pea gravel to level things out, perhaps some plastic beneath and begin laying the bricks/pavers.
A simple diagram of the shape is here: http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-1/925395/Walkway.JPG
I just want to be sure that these things are good and level and more importantly, STAY in place. Could anyone offer some pointers on how to construct this little project?
Any ideas on doing the curve would be appreciated too since I intend to use either a square or rectangular paver that doesnt accomodate this too well.
Thanks,
Eric
I am looking to build a small walkway through a flower garden to create a small courtyard look. I am looking at something approx 3 1/2 - 4 feet wide, with a slight curve, total length, about 20 feet. In two locations along this "path" I will widen it to accomodate a sitting bench. I may put a small wall behind that, but with a good foundation for walkway, I pretty well have this under control.
My question is simply procedural. Having seen enough of them shows, I basically intend to clear the path, dig it down about 3-4 inches to create a trough. What I have seen is to use pea gravel to level things out, perhaps some plastic beneath and begin laying the bricks/pavers.
A simple diagram of the shape is here: http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-1/925395/Walkway.JPG
I just want to be sure that these things are good and level and more importantly, STAY in place. Could anyone offer some pointers on how to construct this little project?
Any ideas on doing the curve would be appreciated too since I intend to use either a square or rectangular paver that doesnt accomodate this too well.
Thanks,
Eric
pgtek
05-26-05, 11:42 AM
hi
paver is the way to go
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_design_paths_walkways/article/0,1785,HGTV_3567_2735269,00.html
pg
paver is the way to go
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_design_paths_walkways/article/0,1785,HGTV_3567_2735269,00.html
pg
lefty
05-26-05, 06:31 PM
Pea gravel as the bottom base is fine, but top it with sand -- much easier to level the pavers if they are sitting on sand.
Curves with a rectangular or square paver?? Simply cut the edges at an angle to form the curve, or make the gap between the pavers a dart -- from nothing at the closed end to about 1/4" at the open end. Maybe a combination of both, depending on how sharp the curve is.
Curves with a rectangular or square paver?? Simply cut the edges at an angle to form the curve, or make the gap between the pavers a dart -- from nothing at the closed end to about 1/4" at the open end. Maybe a combination of both, depending on how sharp the curve is.
Concretemasonry
06-01-05, 07:26 PM
To keep the pavers from shifting and spreading apart you can use flexible edging. It is sold through landscapers and paver suppliers. You can bend it to any curvature within reason and splice pieces together.
It can be aluminum (costly) or plastic. It is 4 to 6 inched deep and is kept in place with pins friven with a hammer. To hid it, you can put it slightly (1/2" or so) below the top of the pavers and let mother nature cover it.
Put a weed barrier below the sand to keep the vegitation to a minimum.
If you really want to keep it in place and have more stability, lightly cover with sand and let the sand get in between the pavers. Then vibrate with a flat plate vibrator (usually can rent) to lock the pavers together.
Dick
It can be aluminum (costly) or plastic. It is 4 to 6 inched deep and is kept in place with pins friven with a hammer. To hid it, you can put it slightly (1/2" or so) below the top of the pavers and let mother nature cover it.
Put a weed barrier below the sand to keep the vegitation to a minimum.
If you really want to keep it in place and have more stability, lightly cover with sand and let the sand get in between the pavers. Then vibrate with a flat plate vibrator (usually can rent) to lock the pavers together.
Dick