How Do You Lay A Brick Driveway?
A brick driveway is sturdy and attractive and doing it yourself can be both enjoyable and a great way to save money. Before you consider laying your own brick driveway, however, you should also know that it’s a lot of work. Though the brick is only a few inches deep, putting it in place isn’t the hard part. You will need a deep, strong foundation for your driveway to be sturdy enough to withstand years of cars driving on top of it. Dig out the soil about 10 inches deep, creating a level space in the area where you want to put your driveway. Make sure to dig the driveway with a slight slant away from your home so water will drain properly and will not damage the foundation of the house. Put in a 6-inch-deep layer of a gravel mixture meant for packing, which should have small stones and fine stone dust. To ensure it is all packed, lay the gravel in two parts, wetting each layer with a garden house and packing it down with a plate compactor (which you can rent). Add 1 inch of sand and smo
