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Follow
these guidelines for laying
patio pavers or for building
a brick sidewalk using
standard 4" brick:
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1.
2.
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 Measure
the area to be paved. Multiply
the length by the width to
arrive at the number of square
feet. Then multiply the square
feet by the number of brick
needed per square foot (usually
4.5 brick per square foot)
to determine the total number
of bricks needed to complete
the job. It is best to figure
over the amount to allow
for damaged or broken brick.
You
will
need
a shovel,
a straight
2x4 to
level
the sand,
a tamp,
mason's
line
and a
line
level.
If you
need
to cut
the brick,
a hammer
and a
brick
set will
suffice,
or you
may want
to rent
a brick
cutter. |
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To prepare
the base, begin by stretching
a line between stakes outlining
the area to be paved. Measure
down, allowing for the thickness
of your brick and the sand
base. Remove all grass and
growth from the area you
intend to cover with brick.
Level dirt, allowing the
surface to be pitched slightly
for drainage (approximately
1" per 8 feet). Sand will
fill in any irregularities
in the leveling process. |
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Install permanent
edging along one side of
your patio or walkway to
hold the pavers firmly in
place. You have several options:
you can use 2x4s or benderboard.
Or you can mortar the outside
brick in place. To do this,
dig a footing as wide as
the brick and set it in a
mortar bed. |
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Before laying
a sand bed, prevention of
new growth must be taken
into consideration. You can
sterilize the soil or lay
down a landscape fabric such
as EARTHFELT or #15 felt.
Next, spread a 1-2" bed of
sand on the prepared based.
Use a 2x4 to level the bed.
Dampen the sand and tamp
or roll it firmly. Add more
sand if necessary, then level
and tamp again. |
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To set the
brick, stretch a mason's
line with line level between
edgings to assure alignment.
Working outward from one
corner, place the brick in
position. Continue to move
your line, staying level
as you proceed. |
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Fill the joints
by spreading fine grit sand
such as silica grit #60 over
the surface of the finished
paving. Continue to sweep
the sand over the brick until
the voids and gaps are filled. |
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Relax and enjoy.
Your patio or walkway is
now ready to use. |
There is no limit to the number of designs you
can create with when building your patio or walkway.
The most common patterns are: Basket Weave; Herringbone;
Running Bond; Variation of Basket Weave; Running & Stack
Bond Mixed; and Traditional Herringbone.
(Information courtesy of Phoenix Brick Yard)
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