Why are My Pavers Sinking and How to Fix Them

[@Dadof5]

We had pavers redone twice, still sinking down. We are building a pool and I am going through your material so I can just do it myself so it's done right.

[@iamahardscaper]

Let me know if you have any questions along the way! Sorry you are having such a poor experience

[@haydeneverett1990]

Also watch out for pavers shifting sideways from chains being wrapped around your patio and pulled laterally

[@iamahardscaper]

😂 that is a danger for sure!

[@jorgehome1727]

Don't you think poor maintenance with polymeric sand results in settlement..?? From not keeping up on the maintenance part of the paver stone area ????

[@iamahardscaper]

Yes, definitely plays a factor especially for driveways that will experience heavy dynamic loads and for dense graded base applications.

[@matthewforestieri6895]

Nice content bro! , Subscribed, For a raised paver patio with a small retaining wall if there was base material with fines would you recommend turning woven geotextile fabric up vertically along the inside of the perimeter wall to keep the fines in but let water drain?

[@iamahardscaper]

Yes absolutely but I would use non-woven and not woven. Here is a video to explain more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGnGooVso72djtU

[@Ann963]

How do you decide whether or not to use a geotextile between the subsoil and gravel/base material? Would you always recommend to use it unless the client doesn’t want it for their own reasons? Or are there situations you advise against geotextile/geogrids?

[@iamahardscaper]

I would never advise against geotextile. Geogrid depends. The client shouldn’t dictate installation standards though

[@bstewert1]

Excellent videos! Is there a way to contact you directly?

[@iamahardscaper]

Thank you! [e-mail] or anywhere on socials @howtohardscape

[@bstewert1]

My project is lift and relay 8x12 concrete pavers with a tight joint in front of a garage where cars drive over, originally laid 9 years ago. Would you recommend using bedding sand or 1/4-20 gravel? They only need to be raised 1/2-3/4". Thanks!