
polymeric sand on a gravel driveway - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 10, 2009 · Anyone use this sand to firm up a stone driveway? I have pea gravel, QP would have packed down nice but it’s not friendly for barefeet. Thanks Kevin
keeping sand in patio joints - Fine Homebuilding
Dec 15, 2006 · Polymeric locking sand." --Easy test - push your finger into the sand, it should be somewhat flexible, almost like rubber.We use the polymeric sand for tough areas, but I could …
Proper base layer for interlocking stone - Fine Homebuilding
May 29, 2008 · Screed the 1", tamp one more time, then use the same pipe for screeding the sand. Depending on how big your tamper is, 2-3" lifts are better than thicker ones. If you plan …
Paver patio using only screening? - Fine Homebuilding
Mar 20, 2009 · For the base you would probably be better off with stone- crusher run or whatever your quarry calls it - 3/4 minus, abc, etc. Drains better, packs better. Use the polymeric sand …
dry concrete mix under a brick patio - Fine Homebuilding
Jun 28, 2010 · anyone ever use tamped dry mix concrete under a dry laid brick patio to prevent setteling? sand usually gets a low spot after a few years. my soil type is red clay and not …
brick paver joints- OK to mix clay/sand? - Fine Homebuilding
Sep 15, 2006 · Just a couple of particularly troublesome spots (like where water drips off the eaves right on to the brick, for example). I don’t want to use any of those polymeric sand …
Old clay brick patio-cracking? - Fine Homebuilding
Sep 3, 2009 · 1) cover the pavers well with sand to protect them from the vibrating plate compactor. 2) Google polymeric sand. They sell it at Lowes. Kinda expensive but makes for a …
How to Set Pavers and Prevent Weed Growth with SAKRETE Paver …
Jun 29, 2012 · SAKRETE® Paver Set Polymeric Sand is easily applied to paver joints to lock out weeds and keep paver installations looking great.
Poly on basement gravel floor? - Fine Homebuilding
Sep 16, 2009 · The use of a sand layer between a vp and the slab does nothing to prevent the mechanics of water moving and according to Building Science may excaberate the problem. …
How to install pavers over plywood deck - Fine Homebuilding
Jul 29, 2015 · I would like to ask advice about installing pavers over an uncovered, waterproofed, raised deck. The plywood deck is waterproofed with a layer of PVC shower pan, over which …