How to build a driveway - DIY video with Turfgrid™

See this how to pave video and more at www.adbrimasonr.... Adbri Masonry ambassador Jason Hodges teaches you how to pave using Adbri Masonry's Turfgrid® permeable paver. • How to build a drivewa...

[@b_uppy]

Love how that kind of looks like cobblestone. Sophisticated and nice.

[@DukeLaCrosse20]

many times I watch these DIY videos and think, hey I could do that. this one looks like its worth paying someone to do it for me, and I am a super tightwad.

[@dawgzfan23]

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[@peterpowis4145]

professional job! although will cost quite a bit. me and my mum (she's 72) excavated our lawn, which is about twice the size of this plot, with just spades. only took us three days! super hard work, but didn't cost us anything for that!! we then put gravel down on top of a tough membrane and it worked a treat! :)

[@foppo100]

That is what I intend to do with my front garden Using a spade hire a skip and then gravel.I will put the gravel in a locking base.

[@raisagorbachov]

I took about a month to do it in 100F, an hour or so a day. I didn't put down a membrane and have to spray weeds every year but I put down 30 tons of crusher run and 4 years later it still looks good.

[@lisafaireymusic]

How did you do that? I would love to do the same!

[@raisagorbachov]

@@lisafaireymusic I just put my crusher run out using a shovel, wheelbarrow and a rake.

[@jcomm120]

Those are great. Will look for some here in France for a small terrace.

[@Zushikikato]

Love your videos man! This right here is exactly what I need for my garage..

[@simpesfaip]

he actually took carpet from hallway to use on wacker and pissed off his missis. I love this guy .subscribed

[@mintumithu5075]

I like how you explain step by step. Thanks

[@Moondoggy1941]

Thank Dingo is great it also has a clamshell, makes picking up material a breeze. Without it get a shovel.

[@gfield1607]

What a brilliant video and presenting well done

[@maudalcock5769]

Good job

[@flyboyguru6929]

Seems like a better solution than just gravel. It seems affordable too.

[@Blue60]

Great video, great work, and good information cheers

[@outlawflyer7868]

Oh I am glad I found this video. My mother in law needs her driveway redone and these bricks is exactly what is needed for her driveway. How much are the bricks? What a great job.

[@yifeng8777]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@patricianixon7674]

sweet thanks

[@milky1514]

Hi great video and well presented. As im from england. weeds and grass grows for fun over here. so my question is what about weeds growing up through the blocks? we would of used a sheeted membrane to lay on the sand, then put the concrete blocks down. even this process isnt bullet proof. the weeds and grass can grow in the gaps of the blocks.

[@user-fp5mv2yc8u]

milky1514 gates

[@cowgirl9543]

What a great video!! 64 thumbs down? It was the socks, right? LOL

[@jallen1242]

luv all your videos. i think were gonna try this for our driveway.

[@Donegaldan]

Great explanation and demo

[@timothypalmer952]

Sean White

[@undrachevr]

That's a good looking driveway.

[@joanies6778]

Love the look and practicality. This would solve several issues for my driveway, mainly drainage and weeds growing in cracked segments from an old poor concrete job. Never saw this type of paver before... wondering cost of a project this size?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi Joanie. If you'd like to email the dimensions of your driveway and your postcode to [e-mail] I can give you an idea of materials you'd need and approximate costing.

[@teojoni2311]

"...and it's important to stick uour tongue out". Haha.. like this bloke

[@Moondoggy1941]

5:34 yeah you should have used water, just enough to make the base change color. Works perfectly. We like to use the trigger style and use the mist.

[@Moondoggy1941]

I spoke too soon. LOL

[@lisafaireymusic]

This is great! Exactly what I'm looking for. What is the cost of supplies for diy?

[@ahenseda]

I was wondering what in the world a "wacka" is? Then I had to watch the whole video to understand what he meant when he said "hit it with a "wacka"!!!🤣🤣🤣 Love the idea and the video!!!!

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

It is a strange term. It's shortened from "wacker packer" but the correct name is "plate compactor"

[@skitzochik]

im loving his mitch-match socks.

[@insaneinnixa]

Is turf grid available in the US? Or is there an equivalent product that you know of in the States?

[@kevingalls]

Great video, thanks for posting this

[@bubbatennessee7531]

This driveway will shed water very well. Thanks

[@dennismadigan2023]

Great video. Thanks. You have given me inspiration

[@broderp]

Looks high maintenance. Around here that will grow vegetation in a month, not to mention rock loss due to erosion over time. Looks nice though!

[@davidscott3046]

Another great job Jason

[@bobbinsnest]

Would heavy rain direct water into the garage? I think a drainage system at the entry of the garage door would have been good.

[@saborguerito]

Absolutely will! Unless there is a trench drain before the garage. Very odd to do that

[@livingadreamlife1428]

Excellent video.

[@krissmith2252]

Nice job!

[@MyBelch]

1:46 Put your socks on in the dark? 🧦 Nice looking driveway.

[@cajunsurvivor]

I wish this was popular in the US

[@vart7767]

great job but is just an illusion or does the drive slop toward the garage?

[@danilovillamil45]

Great job

[@drivione]

Thanks for sharing! I found it really helpful to see the step-by-step process and the different tools and materials used. I'm curious - do you know if the same technique could be adopted using foundation grids from Presto Geosystems or Backyard Bases for the base? Or are there specific features of the Turfgrid product that make it the best option for this type of project? Thanks again for the informative video and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

[@Xxxcappie23]

Are there any certified courses one can attend to learn about paving ? I dont want to only watch youtube vidoes , id like to get my hands dirty. Where would a novice start in this game?I really want to do this

[@garygini]

Mate! The socks? Do they speed installation?

[@247KW]

Awesome video.

[@mikewazowski350]

Nice product. Too bad I couldn't get it in America

[@joapps8135]

maintenance nightmare with all the weeds growing through in a year or two. can weed stopping fabric be added as a layer?

[@joapps8135]

weed killers are poison so i would not use roundup even killed some ppl recently, no?

[@brianiswrong]

You could add a fabric layer on top off the road stone(under the sand). BUT most weed seeds are blown by the wind into the gaps in the decorative chippings,root in the sand layer and grow up. However,because the fabric layer means the roots won't go down,so the roots stay in the soft sand and are easy to pull up by hand.

[@joapps8135]

bryan thanks!

[@jasonrolle8984]

Nice dog

[@mckenziekeith7434]

The compacted base is not very permeable is it? Would it make sense to use gravel instead?

[@martinmane5523]

Great informative video! thank you

[@faithrangitakatu3240]

How long did it take for your guy to excavate area?

[@adventurousjose]

Great video! I loved the finished product. Would this work for a 20 meters driveway or it be better to go with something else?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi Jose. We've seen this used for a 100 metre driveway and still turn out fantastic.

[@wolfsden3]

Good vid but I have seen good reason not to concrete the edges. It heats up with sun & gets the ground too hot so nothing grows up to the edge.

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

It's definitely good to work with the environment you have. If that's the issue you're having there it would be best to haunch a slightly different method where you concrete under the last paver before putting it down. If you head to the paving video below at 19:35 Jason talks about these two different methods. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWqUnYlprJ6qlZI

[@yasminghani2073]

Enjoy your video

[@JMR7Six]

I've seen the plastic versions of this, but this masonry style seems like it would be sturdier. How's the drainage on the slope? Does any water get into the garage?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

In this video the slope seems steeper then what it is actually like. The drainage is fine for the rainfall of the area and no water gets into the garage. Would you like a permeable paver sent? Which includes drainage rates for the various base construction options. Click this link www.adbrimasonry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Adbri-Masonry-Permeable-Paving-Brochure-MAY2021-7.pdf

[@milagrosroman9978]

What was the cost to the owner to do there deivway.

[@MikSrf723]

How does it do with tree roots under? Does it flex a bit?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi Michael, pavers like this do still have some flex. However, because they are permeable and allow water to make it's way down into the soil below, tree roots are less likely to grow up to the surface in search of water.

[@garyronan5568]

Look's great! Do you know if your product is available in the U.S.?

[@thetessellater9163]

If not start manufacturing it. Those blocks are used only for fire lanes, etc in UK

[@WineMakerTV]

Could this be used on a sloping driveway?

[@jeanettedawson7993]

I love that.

[@itsthatguy169]

Love this

[@gwky]

Downslope driveway without a drain? Hope that driveway doesn't get flooded after a light rain.

[@tuvalideos]

Good job. i would have offset the seams but otherwise looks pro

[@GardeningSlayer]

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[@BKneroEntertainment]

Lmao! I thought he meant the guy had a thong in his pants! 🤣🤣🤣 love other countries vocab! Learn something new everyday!

[@minescharles]

Hey I'm looking to convert part of my backyard into 4 additional parking spot. I was thinking on using cement but this looks like a good alternative. Is that a good idea?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi Chuck, Turfgrid provides many benefits when installed. Depending on the area, it could be the best option for you, compared to using cement. If you don't mind, please provide further details of the project/area in an email to [e-mail] Kind regards, Adbri Masonry team.

[@williamchang5161]

How much of the pebbles will I need to fill 300 squared meters of turf grid?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi William, Calculate the volume of the paved area. 8% of that final calculation will give you the estimated cubic meter of pebbles you’ll need.

[@ThatEmperor793]

​@@AdbriMasonryAus Mad Respect for keep Answering questions even after 9 year!

[@FlatDraft]

Will this type of driveway work for a full size school bus?

[@nataliealexander4440]

Gr8 m8 ...but no membrane?

[@jacobmay2284]

perfect

[@TheVee909]

nice but the grass looks like constant maintenance?

[@RachelGolm]

Can you do this on a slope?

[@scotts1354]

After watching this don’t know why but feel like wrestling with a crocodile now.

[@joeldavis3152]

pulling weeds out of it would drive me crazy

[@tronix2125]

Joel Davis Grass doesn't grow in it Idiot

[@joeldavis3152]

No but weeds will, just like they do in the cracks between pavers.

[@pauldavison7105]

Joel Davis weedkiller

[@doctordev97]

Just grab some hair spray and a lighter and burn them away with your ghetto flame thrower.

[@judyl.761]

Joel Davis i

[@brianfoley4328]

Wait a minute....didn't a Dingo eat your baby ? Great video by the way.

[@Moondoggy1941]

Shrimp on the barbie.

[@thetessellater9163]

I get a vague sense from somewhere that you might be Australian.

[@Incomebyvictoria]

How much is this

[@BARADAUSA69]

Best.

[@shaidyn8278]

I feel like you sort of skipped over how you laid the sand out on top of the rebase, while maintaining the hump you were aiming for.

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi Shaidyn, there's not much of a technique for that part. It's mostly laying it by sight, moving sand around as you screed to maintain the 20-30mm sand layer.

[@MSAMYVANG]

About how much did this cost?

[@thetessellater9163]

Every job has a different price, so may not be worth an answer. It matters what the ground is like, how far from suppliers of materials and how to dispose of waste. Also the time of year, the weather, etc.

[@ramonbs6075]

How much weight can this support?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi there, I have provided below a brochure that provides some information on this paver. The product is suitable for driveways and carparks. However, please feel free to email us at [e-mail] to see if this product will be suitable for your project. Brochure: www.adbrimasonry.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Adbri-Masonry-Permeable-Paving-Brochure-MAY2021-1-2.pd

[@stevezielonko1386]

How do they hold up to freeze thaw cycles and snowplowing??

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi Steve, being an Australian product, they haven't been extensively tested for freeze thaw cycles or snowplowing.

[@stevezielonko1386]

Ya I kinda thought that from the accent and palm trees .do they repell dingos? Lol

[@MrHammer1961]

@@stevezielonko1386 nah mate, dingo's are ok. its the drongo yanks that are the worry ;)

[@sypher0101]

Why the hump? Why not straight with a decline from the garage to the road? or does the garage sit lower than the road ? Also, with the sand under the pavers, wouldn't that wash away causing the pavers to shift

[@eemm25]

Respect 👍

[@benholzer1649]

How much

[@thatguy8005]

I rarely see people use a water line

[@pratik813]

I would like to know as well.

[@bethelle9099]

Now you need to update that garage.......

[@SgtBerryhill]

Cool boots. What brand are they?

[@toben42]

Good product for southern climates, but wouldn't work for my snow blower.

[@ATCRyderX]

Right?! lol I watched this entire video until the end saying "oh. ok. yes. easy peasy....ugh". That's not gonna work for me in NY.

[@vikings844]

Yep, especially that concrete border he slapped down without rebar! In Minnesota where I live that would crack and heave in no time

[@jamesmurray1567]

Perfect opportunity to put a heated driveway in...

[@jeeves6490]

There are parts of Oz that have to deal with ice and snow, but the majority doesn't, it's depths of winter and I'm growing tomatoes and blueberries. Ride a motorcycle all year round too. Odd that such a video would suit the place it was made for, right?

[@dingobonza]

this is an Australian video for the Australian market. leave the seppocentric stuff at the door.

[@h3llnite]

Would this be a cheaper option than concrete?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

That depends on whether your do it yourself, hire someone, what they charge and where you buy your concrete. Rule of thumb, a basic concrete slab is usually the cheapest up front option. But it can incur more costs over time as it needs to be repaired or replaced. Pavers (even permeable pavers) are much easier to repair or replace.

[@josephhornbostel9506]

How much of a slope for a 130ft long RV parking?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi Joseph, are you asking the maximum slope you could build on for an RV park? If your query is regarding the slope for runoff, with permeable paving you don't need slope or fall as the water goes through into the sub base below.

[@josephhornbostel9506]

I am going to lay regular pavers. Need a slope for run off

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

@@josephhornbostel9506 In that case you'll just need a minimum 1% slope.

[@mickeyh2561]

Everything still allright with your back ????????????

[@judithp8552]

Is this turfgrid available in New Zealand?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

Hi Judith, our products aren't available in New Zealand, but you can try Firth. They're a New Zealand masonry manufacturer and I think they have a similar product to this called Gobi Block

[@FILOLI69]

Is this only available in Australia?

[@shubhamsharma2877]

How much load it can bear?

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

That depends on how you install the base. As has been done here is sufficient for small vehicles or caravans. If you're considering these for industrial purposes, I can send some more detailed installation recommendations to various loadbearing requirements. Just send me an email at [e-mail]

[@kingadii]

I feel like I can be a paver now after watching this video.

[@clayz1]

That would never work in Seattle, cuz you’re down under someplace.

[@norfolkdrummerboy]

Oh my I want UK

[@danpettis1675]

and only at outback steak house!!

[@johnleebass]

😂❤Well done!

[@shantor100]

You threw grass over wet cement and then tamped down. I would have thought tamp then cement last

[@AdbriMasonryAus]

The tamping is to help settle the pavers down into the bedding sand, while the cement is there to stop the pavers spreading out to the sides over time. Although the pavers aren't going to move too much to the sides yet, it's still better to have the haunching in before tamping down.

[@siegridthomas9674]

LOVE the videos...BUT LOVING LOOKING AT YOUR DOG MORE(sorry) !

[@jims6226]

@ 1:21 I see the dog but he's not on the list