[ShanMan14]

I installed 35 12" square pavers for a mini-patio, yesterday. We have this bistro set and it needed a place to go.

Where I live, in Northern Alabama, the soil is rock-hard red clay. I had to dig down several inches so the pavers would be level with the ground and slope away from the house. I also had to accommodate for the sand the stones lay on so they're level. Talk about back-breaking work; particularly with the sun beating on you.

I got them all installed and they look great. I've never laid these down before, and I'm convinces it's all in preparation. Laying the pavers down went quickly, it was the 90 minutes of excavation and preparation that made it worth it.

 

[Ace]

Dont they have people you can hire to do these types of jobs for you? LOL :lol:

 

[jeeps84]

Nothing wrong with a little hard work to get the end result. :dthumb:

 

[ShanMan14]

Oh yeah, but I enjoy most home improvement projects. My biggest issue is finding the time to do them.

There is a certain satisfaction with completing a job like that and standing back to admire your work.

 

[jeeps84]

Oh yeah, but I enjoy most home improvement projects. My biggest issue is finding the time to do them.

There is a certain satisfaction with completing a job like that and standing back to admire your work.

Try having my job. I'm gone 4 days a week.

 

[bumblebee]

Oh yeah, but I enjoy most home improvement projects. My biggest issue is finding the time to do them.

There is a certain satisfaction with completing a job like that and standing back to admire your work.

Until the hurricane comes along and washes it away... :lol: Hey, I'm getting ready to start a brick paver patio and sidewalk...come on down, I could use an expert to help...especially with the excavation part... :lol:

Try having my job. I'm gone 4 days a week.

Yeah, but you get to sit on your butt on the job!!

 

[jeeps84]

Yeah, but you get to sit on your butt on the job!!

It leaves little time for home chores and ridding.

 

[WarpedRotor]

it was 112 here yesterday. I spent the afternoon on the couch watching AMA, MotoGP and WRC races. My thumb is tuckered out from the remote control. :dthumb:
I sure hope the coming Katrina rains don't ruin your project.

 

[snadamo]

it was 112 here yesterday. I spent the afternoon on the couch watching AMA, MotoGP and WRC races. My thumb is tuckered out from the remote control. :dthumb:
I sure hope the coming Katrina rains don't ruin your project.

:iagree: did the same thing. Too damn hot to even work on the bike yesterday. Except in my case, watching TV got so intense, that I fell asleep halfway through the Moto GP race. I ALWAYS freaking do that! I need to be a bit more active while watching TV on Sundays or I just fall asleep on the couch. Now I must go check motograndprix.com for the results... :leaving:

 

[Gas Man]

Shan you know better....

:nopicsbs:

 

[jdog]

Did you use a tiller to soften the ground before digging? I agree w/you on the do it yourself attitude. No greater reward. Gas is right, we need pics.

 

[TL1000]

dood your a puss!!!!!!!!!!!!! 113 here in the valley and your complainin lol!!!!!!

 

[ShanMan14]

Here's a belated pic...

 

[R1up0n1]

Well that's not a very big patio...I was expecting it to be 4 times that size or bigger.

 

[Gas Man]

Well that's not a very big patio...I was expecting it to be 4 times that size or bigger.

:withstupi that can't be 800# of pavers!!

 

[Gas Man]

Ok maybe.... there is 35 pavers and that makes them 22# per... which I can believe...

 

[jeeps84]

He did say it was a mini patio. Looks good Shan! :dthumb:

 

[ShanMan14]

23 lbs per paver

35 x 23 = 805 lbs

:cheers:

 

[Gas Man]

Yep just like I said.... it does look nice... can you imagine doing a 20x20 patio like that! :yikes:

 

[ShanMan14]

Yep just like I said.... it does look nice... can you imagine doing a 20x20 patio like that! :yikes:

Not alone. It'd be worth a case a beer (or two) and invite some friends over.