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Category: Pavers
Subject: Thin Pavers and existing drains
I considering installing thin pavers on my pool patio. The issue is the drains. Some estimates say they will go over and others say they will add and extension. which is best and how would they add an extension and what product is best if they do raise it.
The look would be better without drain but what keeps the sand from washing in and the mold from growing?
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Allen,
Depending on the type of Deck drain you have there may be an extension available, however it has been my experience that they do not sit very tight on the existing drain and over time have problems. I have always preferred coming in and cutting out the old drain carefully and sitting in a new drain, the cost is usually no more than the extension. You must definitely put sealer on the drain where it meets the existing concrete deck otherwise you will lose your bedding sand. I also recommend using the sealer at the top between the paver and the Deck Drain, this helps minimize your mold problem.
However I like your thinking on not having the channel drain at all if possible. This would have to be determined on the jobsite. Depending on how the deck drains you maybe able to just cut in two or three 12”x12” drain inlets and use the existing channels into the drain inlets to drain the water under the deck. A good installer can assist you with this.
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Category: Pavers
Subject: Pavers over cement pad
Damon,
Thank you for your interest.
In response to your questions below, yes you can lay the pavers directly on the cement pad. The adhesive that we recommend is an adhesive from Techniseal. You can find this adhesive at any of our dealers.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Good luck with your project.
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I have a back porch area that is inset into the back of the house, so the pad is inclosed on three sides opening out to the lawn. I would like to cover this area with pavers. I have enough room to raise the porch 4 inches. There is already a slope from the house to the lawn. My question, can I lay the pavers directly on the cement? and what would be the best adhesive to use on the outside edge (next to the lawn) of the pavers?
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Question 3 |
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March 14, 2009 |
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Category: Pavers
Subject: concrete pavers
I have 2 areas, 280 sq ft and 224 sq ft, that need to be paved or decked. Both areas are close to the ground so wood is not my first choice. I am on a very tight budget that translates to a DIY project. Pavers of any kind are normally $3+/sq ft in this area. Can I use concrete cap blocks as pavers? The current price at Home Depot would be around $1.60/sq ft. The larger area is underneath an existing porch while the smaller area would be fully exposed to the elements. I am assuming I would need to apply a sealer to the blocks. If I wanted to stain the blocks would it be better to stain them prior to installation. Thank you for any advice you can give me. Katie
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Thank you for you inquiry. I assume you are talking about a 2" x 8" x 16" solid block when you say cap block. So companies do sell them as patio stones and would prove more durable than wood. If you are proposing using these suspended and not supported by a solid base, I would not recommend that application.
Sealing concreted can improve the longevity of concrete, it sounds like you may be dealing with a lot of moisture. If you want to stain them please consider if there is a moisture issue then it will need to be very dry and may make sense to prestain.
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March 14, 2009 |
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Category: Pavers
Subject: Installing pavers over an existing concrete slab
We are planning on installing pavers over our existing concrete patio. This may seem like a silly quesitons, but in all your answers about installing on concrete, you talk about using a 1 inch base of sand . . . am I correct in assuming you mean a 1 inch base of 'compacted' sand?
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The one inch of sand is "screeded" over the surface, pavers laid and
then lightly compacted, probably with a hand tamper to level the pavers
- never pre compact the sand, that would defeat the purpose of the
leveling bed. Now, to back up a bit; the correct method for a concrete
overlay would include drilling some weep holes at the lowest end of the
concrete pad and filling with gravel for drainage. The surface pitch
will take care of most of the rain water, but snow will melt through the
pavers and travel on top of the pad, we need to have some place for the
water to go.
Then, a soil fabric is laid on top of the concrete pad (a)
to prevent the sand migrating down the weep holes and (b) in the event
the pad should crack you will not lose all of your sand. Finally, you
need to address the difference in height after the pavers are in place.
One method would be to use a thicker paver (3 1/8") for the border,
regular paver (2 3/8")for the field and set your sand for the difference
accounting for 1/4" settling of the sand after compaction. Soil and seed
can be added after to adjust the grade. Or you can install one course of
retaining wall around the perimeter set at the finished height of the
pavers. I hope that is of help, it is the way to do it once and be done.
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March 10, 2009 |
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Category: Pavers
Subject: cleaning oil off of pavers
How do I clean oil off of my pavers? What product can I use? Thanks, Carolyn
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There are many brands of cleaners available. We find techniseal cleaners for grease a good product.
Go to http://www.techniseal.com for more information.
The rep for techniseal is Marc Harris 916-759-3074.
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