tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2889995627324027832024-03-14T06:38:31.804-07:00Building paver patioPaver Patios and Pool deckshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05372775836442665537noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-288999562732402783.post-55639807520309711062009-04-05T13:54:00.000-07:002009-04-05T14:11:09.061-07:00Hiring a certified contractor to building a fireplace<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0BKyau2L2pIOS_5gRhn55antfOdTdKIT5LA93agoxD32RiOBhq487LdxqxpeN9bMX2qaLxA38BsfQqFexmX6pv5imGB5N6HVapirk18wg8-BxeEnjv-Ig26dCZxf_BA7OQBc_MTAARbK/s1600-h/fireplace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321316068281984754" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 251px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0BKyau2L2pIOS_5gRhn55antfOdTdKIT5LA93agoxD32RiOBhq487LdxqxpeN9bMX2qaLxA38BsfQqFexmX6pv5imGB5N6HVapirk18wg8-BxeEnjv-Ig26dCZxf_BA7OQBc_MTAARbK/s320/fireplace.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>You can find lots of books, videos, and detailed tutorials on how to build an outdoor fireplace. However, just building a fireplace isn't the same as building one correctly. You have to be sure to consider all the things that make sure that your fireplace not only works, but is also safe. An out of control fire can be dangerous to you, your property, and your home. That's why it's important to build your outdoor fireplace the right way.<br />There are a number of safety considerations when you build an outdoor fireplace. Follow the plans or instructions you're working from exactly, so that you'll know the fireplace you build will work correctly. Of course, this means selecting plans that are well designed and take everything into account. If it's a matter of spending a few dollars on a good book or a set of outdoor fireplace plans that you know will work, the extra cost will be worth it in the end.<br />Structural flaws are a big deal in a fireplace that needs to combust materials cleanly. If you're worried about your ability to build from scratch, don't take the chance. Instead, look for a company that offers outdoor fireplaces as part of prebuilt kits. You'll receive clear, detailed instructions, and materials that have been prefabricated for you, so you'll be able to build the best outdoor fireplace possible. Since everything's been figured out for you in advance, you don't have to worry about getting something wrong and discovering that all your effort has been wasted.<br />Since an outdoor fireplace doesn't use a damper, look for models that offer tall chimneys. This prevents smoke from being a nuisance while you enjoy your fire. Materials for outdoor fireplaces vary. There's traditional masonry, terracotta, block,etched cast iron, and even aluminum. Which you choose will depend on the look you want, as well as what you want out of your fireplace. Climate can also be a big factor, since some materials don't withstand freezing temperatures or very wet climates well.<br />No matter what kind of outdoor fireplace you choose to build: brick or cast iron, built from scratch or kit built, be sure that you do it right. Follow all instructions carefully and don't be tempted to cut corners. While your little change to the plan might not seem to be a big deal, it could make a big difference in the way your fireplace works. Beware of cost cutting, since quality materials are important to having a fireplace that lasts a long time. Building your outdoor fireplace correctly will give you the ability to enjoy your fire for a long time, without worrying about safety or durability. An outdoor fireplace is a great addition to almost any property. Just be sure to do it right. Our recommendations.</div><br /><div>MPavers family</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.mpavers.com/">http://www.mpavers.com/</a></div><br /><div>BBB Acredited Business</div><br /><div>800-3176979<br /></div>Paver Patios and Pool deckshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05372775836442665537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-288999562732402783.post-76028895236879073312009-04-05T12:22:00.000-07:002009-04-05T13:38:27.208-07:00Built Raised Patio by MPavers inc.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Ld_IZ_BU2JkJd3d40tPkRbSPBiEi1LMKgyk20ubFVc5ohyphenhyphen3CTpMNZFNQv7qW-ZYn9ZcaGq9hT4x2KXDxeknL6oJhpbiYYHA8BrgIO7WM1X3xG0l0uWbVVnlKAJ5XxFvMb-IJ6US7b0vL/s1600-h/Paver+patio+idea.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321306207643460562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Ld_IZ_BU2JkJd3d40tPkRbSPBiEi1LMKgyk20ubFVc5ohyphenhyphen3CTpMNZFNQv7qW-ZYn9ZcaGq9hT4x2KXDxeknL6oJhpbiYYHA8BrgIO7WM1X3xG0l0uWbVVnlKAJ5XxFvMb-IJ6US7b0vL/s320/Paver+patio+idea.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Raised patios built with mortarless segmental<br />concrete paving and wall units are a growing<br />trend in the United States and Canada.<br />The combination of concrete pavers and<br />segmental concrete retaining walls provides<br />homeowners the beauty of natural stone at<br />cost competitive prices with virtually maintenance-<br />free service. Designers choose raised<br />patios because the possibilities are practically<br />limitless. Segmental concrete paving <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TMasfnAdWr2SWlG4YhUfka9JkAzHRD0LrOBJOffmuip1Hx_rmx3QftalOC8v2mmj0GcY0yOp771NQLMX99JOB0yHxHUytoayWxG2HXKBel4EgUTyRKezOQc4GmFJK4okSPCd94fSRyE9/s1600-h/DSC00005.JPG"></a><br />and wall systems enable the combination of <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TMasfnAdWr2SWlG4YhUfka9JkAzHRD0LrOBJOffmuip1Hx_rmx3QftalOC8v2mmj0GcY0yOp771NQLMX99JOB0yHxHUytoayWxG2HXKBel4EgUTyRKezOQc4GmFJK4okSPCd94fSRyE9/s1600-h/DSC00005.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TMasfnAdWr2SWlG4YhUfka9JkAzHRD0LrOBJOffmuip1Hx_rmx3QftalOC8v2mmj0GcY0yOp771NQLMX99JOB0yHxHUytoayWxG2HXKBel4EgUTyRKezOQc4GmFJK4okSPCd94fSRyE9/s1600-h/DSC00005.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TMasfnAdWr2SWlG4YhUfka9JkAzHRD0LrOBJOffmuip1Hx_rmx3QftalOC8v2mmj0GcY0yOp771NQLMX99JOB0yHxHUytoayWxG2HXKBel4EgUTyRKezOQc4GmFJK4okSPCd94fSRyE9/s1600-h/DSC00005.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TMasfnAdWr2SWlG4YhUfka9JkAzHRD0LrOBJOffmuip1Hx_rmx3QftalOC8v2mmj0GcY0yOp771NQLMX99JOB0yHxHUytoayWxG2HXKBel4EgUTyRKezOQc4GmFJK4okSPCd94fSRyE9/s1600-h/DSC00005.JPG"></a><br />straight or curved walls and steps in patios.<br />One of the unique benefits of raised patios<br />is that they are well-suited for steeply sloped<br />land. Sometimes that land is unsuitable for<br />wooden decks or is impossible to access with<br />ready-mix concrete trucks. In some cases,<br />wood decks can be combined with raised<br />patio designs such as the one shown with the<br />before and after views in Figure 1and 2.<br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9-SYTvLMe9DYkfDIXiztLZL4Vts8H4BYLvQDj-mc3lOs66waKvVVuqrHzhTOZUS-KOfrY2VHf0wDxk5xIFdx9-j64ywZZ-ssVSu_zGjUpOZB8QwwF5sNkdzDojTsqpRFUpZmfUt-nXNp5/s1600-h/Raised+patio+fundation.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321293696082912610" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9-SYTvLMe9DYkfDIXiztLZL4Vts8H4BYLvQDj-mc3lOs66waKvVVuqrHzhTOZUS-KOfrY2VHf0wDxk5xIFdx9-j64ywZZ-ssVSu_zGjUpOZB8QwwF5sNkdzDojTsqpRFUpZmfUt-nXNp5/s320/Raised+patio+fundation.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Integrated wall and paver systems offer<br />superior structure, durability and ease of <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-X3eJ2D-C4HZjHK6sc0AZeY3PwP5Wm-43003BQQP6VpMaBtTw1SdZvLWo_k9MJ73Ute5K1b34nEk2mn9-3cKVzpY_KTa189BIBoKOfo-3UZQUsniM4LpOP2H5vyfYAfJwgGRAMt59KU39/s1600-h/raised+paver+patio.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321293815219480818" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-X3eJ2D-C4HZjHK6sc0AZeY3PwP5Wm-43003BQQP6VpMaBtTw1SdZvLWo_k9MJ73Ute5K1b34nEk2mn9-3cKVzpY_KTa189BIBoKOfo-3UZQUsniM4LpOP2H5vyfYAfJwgGRAMt59KU39/s320/raised+paver+patio.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />repair when compared with other options<br />such as lumber or cast-in-place concrete. The<br />key to successful integration and performance<br />of these two systems is attention to design<br />detail and construction practices. This article<br />reviews some of the essential design and<br />construction considerations illustrated by <strong>MPAVERS INC.<br /></strong><div><strong>A Flexible System</strong><br />Like interlocking concrete pavement used in<br />streets, parking lots or residential driveways,<br />raised patios built with interlocking concrete<br />pavers and segmental concrete retaining<br />wall units work together as a flexible system.<br />Patios should be built on a firm foundation<br />of compacted soil and dense-graded, aggregate<br />base. Both should be compacted to a<br />minimum of 98% standard proctor density.<br />The compacted base acts as structural<br />support and as a leveling course for the<br />segmental wall system. The base should be<br />no less than 24 inches (600 mm) wide and<br />6 inches (150 mm) in depth. The depth of<br />the base supporting the wall depends on the<br />soil type, drainage, wall height and whether</div><div>the wall will have a sloped grade or other<br />setback walls above it. Most licensors of segmental<br />retaining wall systems provide guidelines<br />for base depth.<br />Since the base is flexible, it generally<br />does not need to be built below the frost<br />line since the base will adjust to slightly soil<br />movement during freeze and thaw cycles.<br />However, the walls need to resist sliding,<br />rotating, or tilting forces from water pore<br />pressures within the soil, especially pressures<br />that can build in the soil behind the wall.<br />Manufacturers (or licensors) of the wall units<br />should be consulted for guidance on design<br />and construction details regarding minimization<br />of water pressure in the soil. These often<br />involve using open-graded drainage courses<br />behind the walls to enable pressure release<br />and drainage of water from the soil.<br />For raised patio construction, a rule of<br />thumb is at least one-tenth of the exposed<br />wall height should be buried below grade.<br />For upper tiered walls, the rule of thumb is to<br />set them back at least two times the height<br />of the lower wall. Again, the manufacturer<br />should be consulted for design guidance on<br />specific projects. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL042ExPlJrkrYrSiStvHQOHaz_HYX36kea4lJoxNqkFiiHtbhNVxq2pkoLpPTLFdfBZN9AGm0t8Q8a7RIcviHSXgSFvoyPHsyCM2yh7DWhxUfpsqIRM-Vi5aLv_dXQKqH-FFt6YEon_NF/s1600-h/elevate+paver+patio.JPG"></a><br />Drainage is key<br />Like any segmental system, a raised patio<br />needs to have proper drainage to ensure<br />adequate performance. The top size of the<br />aggregate should be 3⁄4 inch (75 mm) and be free<br />draining angular material with no fines. This drainage<br />layer should extend a minimum of 12 in. (300 mm) behind the wall and<br />extend its full height.<br />Compacted, dense-graded<br />aggregate base is adjacent<br />to it. This base material supports<br />the concrete pavers<br />as in most patio projects. Rather than using soil,<br />some contractors fill and compact dense-graded<br />base behind the entire depth of the retaining<br />wall. This provides fill that is less likely to settle<br />than compacted soil during service.<br />If soil is used as fill behind the wall, it<br />must be carefully compacted in maximum 6<br />in. (150 mm) thick lifts at its optimum moisture<br />content and density monitored after compacting<br />each lift. If compacted soil backfill<br />is placed behind the drainage layer, then it<br />should be separated from the soil with geotextile.<br />This vertically placed geotextile will<br />protect the drainage layer from contamination<br />and clogging by the adjacent compacted<br />soil. Geotextile should also be placed horizontally<br />to separate the compacted soil from the<br />compacted aggregate base which supports the<br />bedding sand and concrete pavers.<br />Reinforcing the soil<br />In addition to providing a drainage layer in<br />front of the wall, provisions should be made for<br />lateral reinforcement of the (soil or compacted<br />aggregate base) backfill material. This is done<br />with geogrid connected between the wall units<br />and extending into the backfill. Retaining<br />wall manufacturers can provide guidance<br />on the vertical spacing of geogrid within<br />the wall coursing, as well as on the geogrid<br />length extending into the backfill materials.<br />Geogrid is stronger in one direction than<br />another. The stronger direction should be laid<br />perpendicular to the wall. Geogrid manufacturers<br />provide tables for estimating placement<br />locations within walls and these should be<br />consulted for all designs.<br />Waterproofing the building wall/<br />raised patio interface<br />Practically all raised patios rest against the<br />house foundation.<br />Since the base is flexible, it generally<br />does not need to be built below the frost<br />line since the base will adjust to slightly soil<br />movement during freeze and thaw cycles.<br />However, the walls need to resist sliding,<br />rotating, or tilting forces from water pore<br />pressures within the soil, especially pressures<br />that can build in the soil behind the wall.<br />Manufacturers (or licensors) of the wall units<br />should be consulted for guidance on design<br />and construction details regarding minimization<br />of water pressure in the soil. These often<br />involve using open-graded drainage courses<br />behind the walls to enable pressure release<br />and drainage of water from the soil.<br />For raised patio construction, a rule of<br />thumb is at least one-tenth of the exposed<br />wall height should be buried below grade.<br />For upper tiered walls, the rule of thumb is to<br />set them back at least two times the height<br />of the lower wall. Again, the manufacturer<br />should be consulted for design guidance on<br />specific projects.<br />Drainage is key<br />Like any segmental system, a raised patio<br />needs to have proper drainage to ensure<br />adequate performance. Figure 1 shows a<br />6 inch (150 mm) diameter perforated drain<br />pipe installed on the inside front face of the<br />first course of the wall. The drain pipe must<br />be covered with an open<br />graded aggregate drainage <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0sSMogCrQnR_pgkVVoJ99QKTUlwV4rxMyBaEqOfZOVytSrQDARSNRDtDHBhM-n7tgTrwilzELkuNo_jTKJRNFOmFKOXAZLRlDSQrlSGKpcEysrwRSCYyyqYtg3yUtyaSFMcNWxuKT1Cxz/s1600-h/DSC00007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321303070653553698" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0sSMogCrQnR_pgkVVoJ99QKTUlwV4rxMyBaEqOfZOVytSrQDARSNRDtDHBhM-n7tgTrwilzELkuNo_jTKJRNFOmFKOXAZLRlDSQrlSGKpcEysrwRSCYyyqYtg3yUtyaSFMcNWxuKT1Cxz/s320/DSC00007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />layer. This helps<br />prevent water pressure<br />build-up behind the<br />wall. The top size of the<br />aggregate should be 3⁄4<br />inch (75 mm) and be free<br />draining angular material <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRlGEvr-T_UeWzcsnR_HFYB77OLnzOsB-i_t2b2stNMaa0NsmXpUhKZ7slgezAdQDq0lov7jykVg7aRjBWgIB3k3vwjo2hcvu6RzsNfH8OWLuN5Tng9KEaf8MJ6qnxWq8mQaioFQfdzVUl/s1600-h/elevate+brick+porch.JPG"></a><br />with no fines. This drainage<br />layer should extend<br />a minimum of 12 in. (300<br />mm) behind the wall and<br />extend its full height.<br />Compacted, dense-graded<br />aggregate base is adjacent<br />to it. This base material supports<br />the concrete pavers<br />as in most patio projects. Rather than using soil,<br />some contractors fill and compact dense-graded <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifueeB5WEVZhkZqxRndqcoiUY9YC194qPps-EgWIL1pHYhkK1FjvAWiEjIBJpl4iA_7pNB2Lb1KR5XlJgghoqQOcjHAc4V1aD5YiEMERue9tW64qvwXHfdRffB45dGqUaaeU_0ogQcdC__/s1600-h/elevate+brick+porch.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321302586615147218" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifueeB5WEVZhkZqxRndqcoiUY9YC194qPps-EgWIL1pHYhkK1FjvAWiEjIBJpl4iA_7pNB2Lb1KR5XlJgghoqQOcjHAc4V1aD5YiEMERue9tW64qvwXHfdRffB45dGqUaaeU_0ogQcdC__/s320/elevate+brick+porch.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />base behind the entire depth of the retaining<br />wall. This provides fill that is less likely to settle<br />than compacted soil during service.<br />If soil is used as fill behind the wall, it<br />must be carefully compacted in maximum 6<br />in. (150 mm) thick lifts at its optimum moisture<br />content and density monitored after compacting<br />each lift. If compacted soil backfill<br />is placed behind the drainage layer, then it<br />should be separated from the soil with geotextile.<br />This vertically placed geotextile will<br />protect the drainage layer from contamination<br />and clogging by the adjacent compacted<br />soil. Geotextile should also be placed horizontally<br />to separate the compacted soil from the<br />compacted aggregate base which supports the<br />bedding sand and concrete pavers.<br />Reinforcing the soil<br />In addition to providing a drainage layer in<br />front of the wall, provisions should be made for <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2iT65_7Z5egQ_Jlgj6ImbOKBLQVa2CrM39XQXmOXNQuXx-adf47sZZKAr4a2Yy09IipQQd5xHm5oz-PMx7eYWa6MieFMqO0uuMriBP6CjP3cZN97EgM5NeJitTYnkpFm2JCNXLuqIKiR/s1600-h/raised+paver+patio+design.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321305128208548082" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2iT65_7Z5egQ_Jlgj6ImbOKBLQVa2CrM39XQXmOXNQuXx-adf47sZZKAr4a2Yy09IipQQd5xHm5oz-PMx7eYWa6MieFMqO0uuMriBP6CjP3cZN97EgM5NeJitTYnkpFm2JCNXLuqIKiR/s320/raised+paver+patio+design.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />lateral reinforcement of the (soil or compacted<br />aggregate base) backfill material. This is done<br />with geogrid connected between the wall units<br />and extending into the backfill. Figure 1 shows<br />a geogrid on the wall units and extending over<br />the drainage layer and backfill.<br />Generally, the geogrid is spaced a maximum<br />of 2 ft (600 mm) vertically. Retaining<br />wall manufacturers can provide guidance<br />on the vertical spacing of geogrid within<br />the wall coursing, as well as on the geogrid<br />length extending into the backfill materials.<br />Geogrid is stronger in one direction than<br />another. The stronger direction should be laid<br />perpendicular to the wall. Geogrid manufacturers<br />provide tables for estimating placement<br />locations within walls and these should be<br />consulted for all designs.<br />Waterproofing the building wall/<br />raised patio interface<br />Practically all raised patios rest against the<br />house foundation. Therefore, the foundation<br />wall in contact with the patio base should<br />Figure 1. The open-graded fill extends the full height of the raised<br />patio wall and a minimum of 12 in. (300 mm) from the back side of<br />the wall. The tubes penetrating the base will support a planned split<br />rail fence on the interlocking concrete paver patio.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvjjdTHclzRlGWHpjRoxe9qtXW-xFun1sbKmLrsmbgxUMsTZ3YsZb_Qj-rRdAXzr7itAp_D-NbwpYQTfdNbc81uIgznhunOwjMRigYrPXzRAbldIpyKGZrgyv0fC3RVymrL2PQq7Acm2E/s1600-h/raised++patio+design.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321300482503612866" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvjjdTHclzRlGWHpjRoxe9qtXW-xFun1sbKmLrsmbgxUMsTZ3YsZb_Qj-rRdAXzr7itAp_D-NbwpYQTfdNbc81uIgznhunOwjMRigYrPXzRAbldIpyKGZrgyv0fC3RVymrL2PQq7Acm2E/s320/raised++patio+design.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Drainage mats (10 to 13 mm thick plastic waffles covered with<br />geotextile) also provide a means to prevent<br />water from entering the foundation.<br />Drainage mat installation <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQksmqZSDUkOx5IvtaRZQVA_D97GFQZOsKtpXSiKo6yZmN-WpCPAMCPXunUKJEe9OV13EuyyegjOQeyprwubX_FeQ8Q8wkPz_6EYD1RTNj_Rh5Ef9xI2c8ec7iKK8gORTT8mvCeOAcDI3/s1600-h/seat+wall+block.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321305585732484706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQksmqZSDUkOx5IvtaRZQVA_D97GFQZOsKtpXSiKo6yZmN-WpCPAMCPXunUKJEe9OV13EuyyegjOQeyprwubX_FeQ8Q8wkPz_6EYD1RTNj_Rh5Ef9xI2c8ec7iKK8gORTT8mvCeOAcDI3/s320/seat+wall+block.jpg" border="0" /></a>should follow<br />manufacturer’s recommendations including<br />foundation wall surface preparation, fastening<br />to the wall, overlapping/joining and<br />draining the mats into perforated drain pipes<br />at the bottom of the patio backfill.<br />Installing the concrete pavers<br />The concrete pavers are installed according<br />to ICPI guidelines. The base should be<br />brought up to the proper elevation. The top<br />of the base will likely be below the top of<br />the segmental retaining walls. This enables<br />installation of bedding sand and pavers<br />such that the pavers on the walls and on the<br />base are placed at the same elevation with<br />no lippage. The surface of the base should<br />be smooth with a tolerance of at least 3/8 in.<br />(10 mm) over a<br />10 ft (3 m) straightedge.<br />A slope in the patio surface should<br />begin with a slope built into the foundation<br />for the segmental retaining walls. The slope<br />in the walls should enable the base and<br />pavers to drain water away from the building.<br />Although 2% grade is the minimum recommended<br />pitch for driveways, patios can<br />be set at a minimum of 1%. This provides<br />balance and comfort for users in chairs<br />while maintaining drainage away from the<br />foundation.<br />Figure 3 shows the site being prepared<br />for the pavers. String lines establish the top<br />of base and grades for drainage. Figure 5 <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCnUdLF-opz6Syp8evG59yqiI4aWOwxh4WjYgiNGUXmppPVzyMSMHnzCX0kZpG9vwiwxPbXHfHSZVZhSPmLz_B0bHR_BR4vRUv27tOLrP-UdHCI7iHXzhZ-BbrHjM8yr3SMUPxrktydk2L/s1600-h/circle+pavers.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321306428276727970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCnUdLF-opz6Syp8evG59yqiI4aWOwxh4WjYgiNGUXmppPVzyMSMHnzCX0kZpG9vwiwxPbXHfHSZVZhSPmLz_B0bHR_BR4vRUv27tOLrP-UdHCI7iHXzhZ-BbrHjM8yr3SMUPxrktydk2L/s320/circle+pavers.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>shows the finished installation of the raised<br />patio with concrete pavers and segmental<br />retaining walls.<br />In conclusion<br />The value of this home was increased by<br />using steeply sloping land for a raised patio.<br />Figures 6and 7show the project utilizing<br />segmental concrete wall units and concrete<br />pavers to support a hot tub. This project demonstrates<br />how an ordinary backyard deck<br />can be expanded and the deck space transformed into several new living spaces. </div><div>Contact Mpavers for more information at </div><div><a href="http://www.mpavers.com/">www.mpavers.com</a> or over the Phone - (800) 317-6979 </div><div> BBB Accredited business </div><div>Ckeck us out @ <a href="http://www.bbb.org/new-jersey/business-reviews/paving-contractors/m-pavers-inc-in-toms-river-nj-27001234">http://www.bbb.org/new-jersey/business-reviews/paving-contractors/m-pavers-inc-in-toms-river-nj-27001234</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Paver Patios and Pool deckshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05372775836442665537noreply@blogger.com6