We have just installed a new very large sand paver patio. We have put a lot on sand on the top and swept it in the cracks. We also found out that using water to make it "slushy" helped it go deeper in the cracks. Now when it rains, the patio is covered in a light covering of the sand. Is this suppose to stop once the cracks get a little "outside" dirt in them or what?
2006-07-30 07:43:45 · 9 answers · asked by perplexed 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes, We did rent a 5hp power compactor and compacted all of the levels.
2006-07-30 07:52:59 · update #1
Being a contractor in the paver industry, most likely you are using the wrong type of sand, you need to purchase what is called polymeric sand, it needs to be vibrated in with a tamper then swept in, then watered in.
2006-07-30 07:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by kamper_kathy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand In Between Pavers
2016-12-17 16:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have used Marble Dust.
The other thing you can do since you used sand, is spray over the paver joints a Prosoco product called Paver Kare- (Sand Joint Stabilizer. ) It acts as a sealer for the sand.
2006-07-30 10:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by biz owner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have put in several patios and sidewalks and discovered a little secret that works real well. I mixed in redi-mix mortar mix with the sand before I filled the pavers and afterward lightly sprinkled water on top. This set the sand and never had any settling of running out problems.
2006-07-30 10:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by Al s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you run a compactor over the patio after the bricks were set and the sand was swept into the cracks? It is essential to getting a good set.
2006-07-30 07:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by JM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the sound of it I would say you forgot about compressing the ground with those heavy machines (tamper)?
Now the cover is just sinking in, pressing out the loose sand.
2006-07-30 07:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by ganja_claus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the water between the bricks displaces sand, causing it to come out of the cracks between the bricks
2006-07-30 07:48:25 · answer #7 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can happen, its only sand being washed away by water, which is normal anywhere. almost all the sand in my walkway washed away. its just empty cracks now.
2006-07-30 07:47:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will stop once it gets "set" which can take a couple of months.
2006-07-30 07:46:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fridge full of beer and pizza.
2016-03-16 08:40:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋