I don't do many projects and I'm about to start one, but I was wondering if there is an order of how to do it. I am putting pavers and a pergola. What should be done first?
2007-09-17 08:23:17 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It would seem that the pergola should go up first. But, it should be sized such that the pavers fit without having to cut them or whatever. For example, if the pavers are 1 foot wide, make sure the distances between the posts of the pergola are in 1-foot increments.
The reason the pergola should go up first is that you'll have to dig a lot to set the posts. And, you don't want all of that loose dirt to get all over the new pavers.
2007-09-17 08:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We recently had a pergola put up and we're now taking bids for the flagstone pavers to be laid. If you put down the pavers first then you would have to dig them up again to put in the posts.
2007-09-17 12:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by Sage 6 · 1⤊ 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.
2016-03-18 07:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're cementing the posts for the pergola, then I would pergola first then pave.
2007-09-20 08:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-01-24 10:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋