how do I install a paver patio that is roughly 12" high on a flat surface butting up to the house on one side?

Question

I have installed pavers that sit flush with the ground by digging down 7-8" and laying the base material, etc and installing the pavers with metal bordr to keep things in place. How do I keep everything solid if I am building off the ground and filling before I install the pavers. Obviously the metal border is out since it would be exposed and out of the ground.

Answer 1

This sounds like a terraced area.

Railroad ties
Cinderblock
Decorative border blocks that stack

Any of those should be done before any backfill; then add your base over backfill; such as crushed limerock, and lay your pavers flush with the border.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

Can you rephrase this question?