How are pavers installed for patios, sidewalks and driveways?
A. Pavers typically follow a routine design for installation. However, installation of pavers used for foot traffic varies from those used for vehicular traffic. Advanced Wall Design, Inc. installs pavers for foot traffic on an eight inch compacted dense grade footer. The application or screeding of one inch of coarse sand follows the installation of the dense grade footer. The pavers are then laid according to the pattern designated. Once the pavers are installed, cuts are made, and a border restraint is applied, the paver system is then compacted again to achieve the interlocking values. The primary difference in the installation of pavers for foot traffic and vehicular traffic is a twelve inch footer used for vehicular applications.
