Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Concrete pavers adjacent to house

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AlexH
05-12-06, 12:51 PM
I have a 25'x4' path bounded by my house on one side and a wooden fence on the other. I tend to use this area for storage and it's gets kind of muddy in the rain. I've done some small masonry/paver projects before but I have a few questions -

1. The house has a concrete foundation. Can I put the pavers as close as possible to the foundation while still maintaining a straight line? If I can maintain a straight line and stay within 1/2" or so of the foundation do I have to put in a restraint on the house side?

2. The walls of the house are stucco and there is a drip cap at the bottom where the foundation starts. What is the typical minimum clearance between the bottom edge of the stucco (drip cap) and the top surface of the pavers?

3. For the fence side restraint I'm thinking a pressure treated 2x would be a really easy and strong restraint. Anything wrong with this?

Thanks

syakoban
05-16-06, 01:05 PM
1. The house is as good an edging as there is.
2. I'm not sure what a drip cap is, but as long as you have room to get a plate compactor on the pavers, there is no rule for clearance above.
3. I would use the plastic edging designed for pavers. The wood will have to be staked down very well or it will move.

Good luck!