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Hey y’all hope everyone’s had a great offseason while things Ramp up for spring. I’m a landscape contractor in PA doing mostly mulching, plant installs, cleanups, property maintenance, pruning, etc. Anyway wife’s been on my case about replacing this old concrete patio and walkway in the backyard...

Hey guys, I was just called upon to make an estimate for a paver job. I have never quoted a hardscape job and have a few questions. This is being done in the Chicagoland area. The project is for 800 square feet, along both sides of a driveway. How deep does the base need to go? (to avoid any...

Hi everyone. I’ve always gotten a wealth of information from this site but I can’t seem to find the answer I’m looking for. I’m installing brick pavers throughout my backyard but I’m unsure of what geo textile fabric to buy. I’m ready to install the base layer but want to make sure I use a good...

Hi there, I’ve been installing interlocking pavers for the past 15 years and have come across a slightly new installation circumstance that I’d like some advice on. I’m installing 2 sections of 2-3/8” thick pavers between 3 existing driveways at a townhouse complex. The span between the...

Hi Everyone, Has anyone experienced Newline pavers randomly falling apart? The attached photos are from a project installed in 2016. Many of the pavers look good, but some are rapidly deteriorating. Have you had any success getting in contact with someone at Newline who can make executive...

I've been installing a patio using Mutual Materials Vancouver Bay slabs in 24"x24". They are 1.75" tall and poured concrete. I excavated, put down geotextile, 4" of 3/4" minus, used plate compactor, put down weedblock, screeded 1" of sand, layed my pavers, installed Snap Edge paver restraint...

Hello, I am sad and embarrassed to say that I made serious judgement error. I installed about 7-8 inches of CR6 and it rained (poured unexpectedly) after the CR6 was in. I waited almost a week for it to dry and then compacted it with a std 3500 lb rented compactor. I realize it was too much...

We have laid and glued half of a sitting wall and 2 columns. Block is 12" long and 4"tall. We went to get the 2 skids left to finish the job and they measured 11.75" long and 3.75 tall. AND all the skids of that block at the paver company we bought them from measure 11.75 and 3.75. They are...

Good Morning, My Company is looking to expand into Dirt Work, Excavating, Hardscapes, Paver Patios, etc. I have a really stupid question I think, but i keep seeing people talk about having 97% compaction or 95% or what have you. But how do y’all read/test that? What test equipment do I need...

I have a customer that wants well lights set in his pavers, I have never drilled pavers before what it everyone's suggestion on how to do this? Which drill bit etc? Thanks in advance

We are just now getting into larger jobs in landscaping. Pavers, walls and such. What is a good used skid steer brand and model?

Lawn Maintenance and Hardscape Company in Newnan, Ga., specializing in hardscapes, sod installation, and much more. www.earthteclandscapes.com

I recently moved to Florida and used to own a landscaping company in New Hampshire. Why am I seeing all sorts of landscaping companies installing patio/driveway pavers on gravel base without bedding sand? I never saw this in New Hampshire or California and it's ICPI specs to use bedding sand...

some pictures of walkways ive installed over the past two summers. most were completely layed by me with help moving bricks by the other employees, basically became the brick expert at the small company i used to work for before i moved to one of the biggest companies in moncton.

I'm currently working on my Eagle Scout project which entails working with a local church to create a reflection garden in which local citizens can come and sit ect. The part that I know least about is the addition of a paver patio which would be about 12 feet by 10 feet with 16in X 16in pavers...

I had a ton of calls last year for paver work. Patios, sidewalks, and walls and I didn't advertise for it let alone know how to do it. I've referred a lot of business to the guy in the next town who probably bought his two ztr and new dump with the business I gave him lol. Anyways over the...