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I recently removed an above ground swimming pool from my lawn. I now would like to build a paver patio in it's spot. The area where the pool was is already about 6" below grade. I would like to use about 4" of bank gravel for my base and then use either 2" of mason sand or stone dust for laying the pavers. My question is: do I need to remove the sand bed that is there now (about 5") or can I lay the bank gravel over it?
Regards,
Rick
I don't believe so, as the pad has been compacted by the pool sitting on it for so long (I am assuming that the above-ground pool has been there for a while!)
You are going to compact the new 4" of bank gravel using a plate compacter anyway, as this is standard procedure for paver installation:
http://www.grounds-mag.com/mag/grounds_maintenance_install_concrete_pavers/
Be sure and use an edge restraint system of some kind, be it pavers turned on edge, or some kind of metal/plastic restraints.
Good luck! ~Marc
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Marc Chapelle, RLA
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As a licensed Landscape Architect, I can answer general questions about style and design, ideas and suggestions for site amenities, larger site-planning issues, or recreation and park design. IF YOU ARE GOING TO ASK FOR A PLANT SUGGESTION GO HERE: http://www.growit.com/PlantInfo/LandScape.htm I prefer you ask somebody else why your petunias are not as perky as they should be...I'd LOVE to tell you how can use those petunias to increase your home's value!
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20+ years of working with homeowners, contractors, developers and local civil engineering/architecture firms. I am located in the dry Great Basin area (Greater Nevada/Utah), so the use of landscape materials OTHER than plants is emphasized. As a licensed Landscape Architect I've worked on both the East and West Coasts.
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ASLA (ASLA.org)
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BSLA in Landscape Architecture, 1989
Licensed in NV, CA, & VA - but can answer Q's across the country
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Best Multifamily project, 1993
Best Model Home Landscaping, 1993
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