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I’m 17 and I proposed to my dad to fix the backyard pavers, but I have no experience did this all on my own. I learned a lot and made sooo many mistakes! But I’m glad I did it, and I would do it again. I put sand down so I can put it in between each crack.

Is it simply just picking up the pavers, putting some dirt down and then relaying the pavers? Any idea what cost would be in NY? Sounds like it would just be labor

I can’t seem to like it. I feel like it either needs to be a proper walkway or designed as smaller steps? Also, any ideas on color and type of landscaping rocks?

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A customer wants pavers that are 1.25” deep/thick.

From what I know, those thinner pavers should have a concrete base with sand in between the paver and the concrete. Am I correct that thinner pavers in the 1” range, they do need concrete base?

I am not sure how much more to charge for the a rock base then, concrete base; as opposed to rock then sand. I would still use sand to level but can you guy give me some direction here?

TLDR; does a 1” thick paver need a concrete base? how much to charge for adding a concrete base before paving?

Pave.

Has anyone here, tilled “palm tree roots” before laying pavers? They are a big pain and take a bit of time.

How do you quantify an extra cost for the effort, Would it be itemized as a separate cost added on to the normal total for paving?

I am making a bid soon,

palm tree roots add a lot of extra time in the heat.

I am just learning about this competition. Are there competitors in here?

In this competition an 8x10 space is to be mostly paved in 60 minutes. That sounds impressive.

limestone generally has the edge in sustainability compared to sandstone for several reasons:

1. Durability: Both stones are long-lasting, which reduces the need for replacements, but limestone's slightly easier maintenance contributes to its sustainability.
2. Recyclability: While both can be recycled, limestone's chemical composition makes it easier to repurpose.
3. Energy Efficiency: Limestone requires less energy for extraction and transportation, as it can be mined using less intensive methods compared to the drilling and blasting required for sandstone.
4. Carbon Footprint: Limestone’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide during its formation and even after installation makes it more favorable as a carbon sink, while sandstone does not offer this benefit.
5. Sourcing Practices: While sandstone can also be sourced sustainably, the methods of extraction can significantly impact its overall sustainability profile.

In summary, limestone appears to be the more sustainable option when considering these factors. However, responsible quarrying practices for both stones are crucial to minimize environmental impact.

Hey guys,

So I'm currently in a dispute with my contractor. I had him install a bluestone patio and bluestone front steps (on top of exisiting concrete ones). During installation of the steps, the guy that was installing forgot to clean the mortar off he was using during installation. As it dried, it became very difficult to remove (even with scrubbing) so he resorted to soaking power towels in acid and laid them on the bluestone (mostly the rises) for some time (not sure how long but at least 30 min - an hour) to remove the mortar. As he was finishing up the job, we noticed the areas that the paper towels were placed begin to turn a bit yellow, so he scrubbed them off before wrapping things up. At this point I paid him in cash (yes, I know this was dumb) believing that the stain would not return. After a few days the areas began to turn very yellow. I was able to drag him back after a few weeks and he scrubbed them with ready strip rust remover spray (which pretty much restored them to their original look at first) and told me to apply a sealer afterwards, which I did a few hours after they dried. He recommended a solvent based sealer but I wanted to use a water based sealer since most of the solvent base sealers appear to have more of a shiny wet look that I want to avoid vs the water based sealer (beest concerete paver and stone sealer - satin look) that has more of a natural based finish I'm going for. As soon as I sealed them, I put a tarp over them since it rained the next few days. After removing the tarp I noticed the yellow start to come back and few a days later it was very discolored again (see pictures below). I told him this and suggested that although I was for any soluation that could fix the problem to get the stones back to their original color, I think at this point replacement is the way to go. He started to become contentious about replacing them (since the cost and time would obviosly be out of his pocket) even though any decent contractor would replace something that they damaged during install if an adequate solution couldnt be found. He suggested I should have used the solvent based sealer and I told him that the I should be able to choose whatever sealer look I want and the others covered in the water based sealer are holding up just fine. He also suggested he could use a sprayable stone paint. I'm not sure how this would ultimately look, but given the extent of the stains (not just a touch up) and the fact that I want to keep the stones the natural way they look now (and spray painting them would seem to ruin this?) I still was wanting them to be replaced. He's basically just looking for work arounds to a problem that he caused by ruining expensive ($10/SF) stone that I bought and not wanting to take the time and money to replace (even though it should be on him right?).

My question after all of this is if he ultimatley doesnt want to replace them (and I never hear from him again) is there a product or method that I could use to scrub them off (after removing the sealer) and for the yellow to not show up again? Or are they most likely ruined unless I were to use a solvent based sealer and even then that might not work? I found https://directcolors.com/sprayable-satin-finish-concrete-sealer/ that looks solvent based and satin that might work? If its worth trying, how do I remove the existing sealer on all the stones before trying this one?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Hello planning to do my front steps and walkway and I need ideas for my steps here is a pic of what my walkway will be like just with the gray boarder around it not the higher light grey stones . If anyone can post pics of what they have or ideas for me I would greatly appreciate it! TIA

any suggestions

I just moved to Jacksonville, FL and need my driveway redone (it looks awful), but there are so many paver companies that state they are the best. I just need to know who should I trust? Does anyone have any suggestions or personal experience so I can make an educated decision on this?

I'll be honest, I don't think the Paves will sink quickly. The crew I hired to be my main Pavers did outstanding work. I could see then winning the coveted Best Paver award this season. My biggest problem is I'm kinda strapped for money, and need to make sure I don't hit the tax. Is there a crew that can help me with this but not pay too many high contracts?