Pavers- mastering the basics #2 START to FINISH.

We install a large paver patio with a curved sidewalk. We do a cool time lapse and also show how we install the soldier course, lay in edge restraints, and finish the backyard up.

[@mikeredhead2894]

I love this content. I have been doing paving stone for 22 years and am a professional in it. I also adhere to quality, logical craftsmanship idealogies. It is present within you guys. I love that yall keep the work clean, to me that is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle. Great work. Great video again guys.

[@jman1057]

After watching this video as long as pricing was fair I would hire this company to do my paver work with no hesitation any day of the week. I wish the majority of contractors would put this type of video together to represent their work. It would make selecting a contractor so much easier.

[@TheTeamblack]

A lot of contractors are using Instagram to post their work. It’s great if they post work on social media so we can see it.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

Correction, it would make it so much easier to pick out the trustworthy from the untrustworthy. And a lot of contractors don't want that lol

[@manit77]

the pricing is not going to be fair. You would be paying double for this company.

[@williamshort4521]

Plus the jobsite (your back yard) isn't trashed with garbage from the workers leftover pallets they keep a nice site for the customer 👍

[@bitcoinsmash1650]

If you get the result you wanted, the price was fair.

[@chasem7303]

Please keep doing videos like this. It really helps guys like me learn new tricks! Thanks for all the great information.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Sure thing!

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

It sure does! Great tricks from a pro 👍🏻

[@350zee1]

@@Dirtmonkey About the concrete edge restraint.. Can't you just line the "curb" with a foot of mulch, the mulch would act as a devider so the grass doesn't burn

[@mikebaize6971]

I have been a carpenter for 30 years so I really enjoy watching and learning from you and your guys and don't worry about explaining things to long because it's all in those little details that makes the difference from a great job to a just ok i got throw it job so keep doing what you do and God bless you and your family and workers sir u got a great crew

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome, thank you!

[@alanbdee]

I absolutely love the format of this video. Showing the team doing the work but then having you comment on they what and why of things is super helpful. I look forward to watching many more videos.

[@carlosalejandre3285]

excellent work. I spent 12 years installing pavers and retaining walls in Roanoke, VA. And I see your videos and I remember all the work done in a recidencial and shopping center.

[@elbergalarga3936]

I am a fan by the way, you give or transimt that feeling of of inspiration, i get pumped up with so much energy and confidence to go do my projects after seeing your videos. Thanks brother i really appreciate the time and effort you put in to this videos, you make our life so easy, especially for beginners, God bless you.

[@creationsandmore1832]

looks good ! I love seeing others crews and how things are similar and things are different. We lay our inlay and solders(border) at the same time. We also call them solders!! Thats awesome!

[@luismonsalve4254]

Never too much info..thank you for sharing this and all you do!

[@danielsharon524]

Thanks - Great vid. I'm going to do my 1st small paver project coming up and you've taught me a lot. Anyone having a paver job done by a contractor should watch your vids just to know what questions to ask.

[@Sembrandolasemilla777]

Damn man your awesome and not selfish at all. I started my small landscaping business this year and hope one day I can do this type of work.

[@briansousa3213]

I have a small landscape company in Toronto Canada love watching your channel stared watching your snow videos thanks for all the tips been in business for 6 years was a supervisor at a big company for years before opening my own thing love your channel

[@tonypiccininni4750]

Been watching you for 5 years. I love seeing how guys work on the other side of the country and you specifically have change some of the things I do here now. After watching this one I’m switching from polymeric to regular. Rock on can’t wait for the snow videos!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Snow vids are on the way- we got 8" of wet snow last week and then boom-now its record breaking heat in the 70's!

[@patradoid]

You made great video with awesome comments and explanations. Thank you!

[@robertwalendziak3216]

I am amazed how the real good ones make the end project look so good. I was transfixed sometimes watching masons build walls.

[@NebulaBecomesSystematic]

Amazing work. You guys are true professionals. I am currently doing my own patio and I can tell you it is a huge amount of work and MUCH more difficult than you guys make it look! Keep it up!

[@gsettlemyre]

A pat on the back goes a long way... well deserved❣️

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@gsh319]

that job looks great! Thanks for sharing all that experience and putting up that kick-ass job!

[@bobbywhite961]

Great work, it's easy to see you care about what you do and the finished product.

[@zoggrog8823]

Looks great guys. i ALWAYS learn a thing when i watch

[@stevenwoods6013]

I’ve payed pavers for 20 years. And I never see company’s on uou tube cut the outside with a skill saw. That’s how I do it and it saves a ton of time and the cuts match up perfectly good job

[@Josh-by9fv]

Beautiful work, experience really shows with these bigger jobs.

[@graham7176]

Great informative video and what a skilled team doing the job. From England, UK.

[@richardbaumeister466]

It is a pleasure watching your crew coupled with your narration is awesome. Job looking great!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

A guy who comes down to work on a Saturday .. just because he feels like it. 😀 If you have a worker like that, he's probably a keeper!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Haha agreed 👍

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

@@Dirtmonkey You could get him a T-shirt that says "I worked on a Saturday, and I liked it!" 😄

[@jamesmarquis5615]

Great guys doing great work!! I enjoy your videos and I learn a lot. But what i enjoy most is the common sense the guys exercise while working.

[@Lawnbowler25]

Never seen these two guys work! But F**KING great info. I’m green as green can be and love the info that he explained. Where he showed to cut to the stairs you said “little slow” wasn’t slow enough for me lol. Great way to do it and it’s the small things I get hung up on. And love the vice over while there working. Thanks!

[@ehmen93]

Thanks for leaving in the part on how he measures up the pavers that was good to watch!

[@Dirtmonkey]

You bet!

[@mikerollo8653]

That back yard looks awesome good skillful workers you got there great job 👍

[@nathanjones5653]

Something about watching Sam and Blaine doing this work is satisfying.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Cool!

[@gunsofsteele]

Watching this makes my back & knees hurt! Wonderful job!!!

[@CHRISINMCNEILL]

Enjoy the videos. You put in the work and it shows.

[@MJPeddler]

Wow, what a huge job. It turned out fantastic!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks a bunch!

[@BigFish-eo7uj]

Stan, your right on the money with that last comment about praising yourself. Everyone has a trait they excel in, whatever it be, make sure you tell yourself "Good Job!"

[@jimcharest2308]

Beautiful! I've done this work for many years. My way is a bit different due to preference and climate. Real pros. I have learned much from you 'Dirt Monkey'!

[@tracyboyd4867]

I loved watching this paving series...looks so good...

[@Dirtmonkey]

Love to hear it 👍 thanks tracy!

[@TheEquipmentking]

Loved watching both these videos! Very informative 👍 nice job on the project.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome, thank you!

[@scorpio6587]

It looks amazing, goes great with the raised patio they built. I completely agree on sand and edge supports. I want the plants to grow right up to the edge, and I want those deep stakes grabbing the soil as they rust. They get more secure over time, but still keep better flexibility than concrete.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I totally agree!

[@billrobbins5874]

To much work for this one. Totally awesome job! Turned out so nice. Happy for you's. Definitely should be proud of that work!

[@bengone63]

thank you for your videos stan. this is my first year w my business and your videos have really helped out!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Great to hear!

[@chanelbenjamina]

I’m in the process of doing my backyard here in Georgia and I absolutely love how you are describing so many great ideas like the sand for one and the 2x4 care. Really a great video and thank you for all the details.

[@tonyblacktopful]

You guys do beautiful work and take pride in your work..i love seeing this...Godbless 👍👍👍

[@tracykoskela7195]

Thank you so very much for your most helpful and great information! So much appreciated!!!

[@charleswise5570]

I deliver flowers for one of my two jobs, and I deliver to some very expensive homes, even mansions. I've seen many of paver walks over the years. I would have to say, the work that you guys do, blows everyone else away! Best work I've seen yet! You could start a company! HAHAHA! Just kidding! You guys are great!

[@Dirtmonkey]

That is awesome!

[@danlarkin460]

You do great work it’s amazing I live in ny right outside the city for my final screen we use stonedust and we screeded it tamp it after level we can walk on it but try not 2 we use polymeric and use must charge good money it adds up money 💰 wise then we use the plastic with spikes I learned years ago not to use concrete I feel your above the frost line and it cracks.We cut with 2 stihl ts400 demo saw 14 inch diamond blade I want to let you know I watch everyone of your videos and you do great work I tell my friends I would love to go out one night with you for a good time well be safe keep the videos coming and you do fantastic work thx Dan

[@justjacqueline2004]

Great craftsmanship throughout and a great team Stanley.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks maria!

[@eb5748]

Master-class explanation and workmanship.

[@stanhensley3082]

One mountain ⛰ of work!! Well done 👍. Thanks.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Many thanks!

[@colesantos1484]

This video helped immensely like you said thank you so much. Cant wait for the snow content

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad to hear it!

[@greggilmore9284]

Thanks Stan, I have a different paver process but they did a great job, smooth and nice curves.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Right on

[@awilliford]

Looks nice. Signing the last brick like an artist. Nice job.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thats Sam touch- he likes doing that

[@matthewmartin9571]

Great video, love the finished product, keep up the good work!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks a bunch!

[@jeffwrightsman7797]

Awesome series. I learned a lot.

[@vulcanconstructiononthejob912]

Great job! I agree with your opinion on the polymeric sand, not my choice either, seems like it tends to grow mold more as well. You guys do great work with pavers ! Good video!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Totally agree!

[@Naruto18ization]

Lots of educational content as always. Great video.

[@jimmyjohn9637]

I remember when my dad and his friend did our walk way in pavers I helped to but I mostly watched

[@heatherpierce1141]

That is amazing!! Great video!

[@josianrodriguez1249]

BEAUTIFUL JOB. NICE DECORATION.

[@maxb4724]

I run my 2x4s on the table saw, nice strong scret edge !

[@shyamdevadas6099]

"Screeto-Matic"! LOL...absolutely classic! Great video.

[@shredct3118]

Looks awesome, great job guys.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks so much!

[@vegetar7886]

Damn you guy's did a great job

[@sgninjasllc8172]

Love the channel and all the work that you do

[@Dirtmonkey]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kbenmadani]

good job guys,looking great

[@jackofall2305]

That is one hell of a walkway. Very nice

[@vallietmc9553]

Great work. Good commentary. Fun to watch.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the visit

[@daddyfeed7826]

Great work, I did 4" concrete slab with tile pavers in thinset.

[@nenadmad]

looking mighty good. good job guys!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@seanplayspearlexr]

Aluminum screed bars are all we use for large areas 2x4 still works great for tight spots.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good to know!

[@scorpio6587]

Yup. One time cost that lasts a long time. Totally worth it.

[@sethmartin8576]

Big screeds we use aluminum bars and for shorter stuff a cheap 6 or 8 foot level does an excellent job

[@logancurry3835]

@@Dirtmonkeyfirst of all big fan of your videos and work you do... I've heard you say you like your fords but since you've owned your dodge 2500 reg cab would you say its not quite AS good, right there with or a little better than your ford pick ups?

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

@@Dirtmonkey Aluminum screed bars don't warp in the sun either. Milwaukee even made some concrete spirit level with a magnesium screed bar on them. They put up an advertising video of them : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGaZdpWaYqqDkNk Maybe try one out for indoor works, like showers where you have to have a fast drain ? Shop around of course, I doubt Milwaukee are the only ones that make stuff like that.

[@daniellitman4566]

Love your videos Stan - longtime follower, though I am a landscape foreman and have used many edge restraints including plastic and aluminum. If you do the concrete one properly on the right sloap with enough cement (which we do) - grass grows perfectly fine and the concrete floats with the patio. the issue with the edge restraint is the galvanized spikes will pop up even if you use 12" spikes. (Canada's heave thaw is nasty)

[@smeaglerG]

Concrete is the only way. The plastic is literal garbage, and it moves even if you spike every hole.

[@poojanhirani4581]

love the channel and all the work you do man massive fan of you

[@Dirtmonkey]

Much appreciated and thanks for watching.

[@D3nn.s]

At my old work we always used aluminium screeds for large areas, and for the small areas they had cut large aluminium screeds in smaller screeds. The person that learned me everything swore by aluminium screeds. If you use it right and properly it stays a lifetime. So it's a one way cost.

[@AMIKconstruction]

Gorgeous work....but I was really hoping to see that Skilsaw in action!

[@Lawnbowler25]

I agree

[@roberthyde7102]

O yeah

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

Tons of vids on pavers. This way is LEGIT!!

[@joesmucker8012]

Now that's some nice work....Nice to have excellent employees.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Joe!

[@nisa2043]

Awesome video. Really stands out super interesting and informative

[@Dirtmonkey]

Much appreciated!

[@boarding711]

amazing work guys!

[@713hunsberger]

Love the detail in your video, keep it up bro!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate that! Will do 👍

[@uniquetouch2816]

Awesome Video Stan. Thank you for responding the other day. It was an honor. Keep up the good work

[@Dirtmonkey]

Any time! & thanks again for following along on these vids!

[@bobv8219]

Beautiful work man!! Looks expensive but worth it I'm sure. Thanks.

[@jaystephens9734]

Nice work! Signature is very cool!

[@chevyjaime4763]

👍 right on, fantastic explanation.

[@trapj5983]

Sweet! Like The Revenant theme during the last minute too.

[@73Shakes]

Spikes are the best by the time the spike rots away the soil has compacted and grass roots have taken ahold and will hold the edging/pavers together just fine.

[@chadbrunnemer8068]

It amazing how my company does the exact same thing you and your crews do all day 5-7 days a week and it still amazes me to sit down and watch your videos daily. Here in south eastern Michigan we use polymeric sand in all our pavers. It usually lasts about 5-8 years depending on the weather conditions. We just blast it out with a power washer and replace it when it’s needed. It really freshens up the pavers. For our base we use 21aa crushed concrete and slag sand. Usually about 4 inches of gravel and 1-2 inches of sand compacted 2-3 times for patios and walkways and 10 inches of gravel and 1-2 inches of sand for driveways and driveway ribbons. We also use concrete for our border. I usually go half way up the brick and feather it our 4 or so inches. Usually 7-10 years down the road when it’s time to re level and restore the brick the concrete is broken up but the brick still hasn’t moved. My question for you is how long do most of your patios last? I usually get 7-10 years and some patios are 10 plus with no maintenance and still look new. Sorry for the long comment

[@Dirtmonkey]

10 inches of base is no joke. Sounds like you guys have it dialed in for sure. What brand of poly sand do you guys use?

[@chadbrunnemer8068]

Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek Used Unilock for many years. But the past 3 years I’ve been using Oaks sand. Both seem to work just as good but the Oaks fills wider gaps which is nice for flagstone patios. I don’t like my pavers moving and the little extra cost and work it is to dig a little more seems worth it to me

[@Dirtmonkey]

Ive never heard of Oaks sand.

[@chadbrunnemer8068]

Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek My local supplier that carries Oaks pavers started stocking it 3-4 years ago. Once I tired it I was happy with it and continued to use it

[@Dirtmonkey]

How come you can use it on larger areas so well? Does it have a polymeric blend in it?

[@richardsedorski1206]

Looks fab great workmanship.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍

[@briansotto2251]

beautiful! my dream is to be like you guys!Lol! good job.

[@donaldsheffler4332]

That's a beautiful job.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Donald 😊

[@keithzoeteman4864]

Amazing work. thanks for sharing

[@aleksyc.8085]

signature of artists........awsome.......

[@DIRTYSANCHEZPSG]

This is awesome I need something like this. I just got nothing but landscape rock.

[@rizzotto139]

Total time/days just out of curiosity Took me/wife and kids a week and a half to screed and lay pavers on our 18x43 driveway about 1-3 hours a day with a 2 day rain out lol “Hey BTW THANK YOU SO MUCH!! for all the tips and videos. I feel very confident my work will hold up for years to come. Also used triaxial geo grid in 3 of the lifts 1 at the sub base 1 on my second lift at 4” and 1 at the 10” mark of the 12” base

[@Dirtmonkey]

That is awesome! and that geogrid in the base is a great add on!

[@rizzotto139]

@@Dirtmonkey thank you , if I didn’t get a roll for $300 it wouldn’t be there lol tensar is very costly

[@msclawnmaintenance]

One word “AWESOME “ 👍🏻👊🏻

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wow, thanks!

[@haydenuk02]

Keep up the hard work and quality work and thanks for the content looking good stay safe and take care

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks, you too!

[@haydenuk02]

@@Dirtmonkey No problem and thank you

[@jdacosta443]

Great video, I learned a lot, thanks

[@dustindircks6647]

Amazing job!

[@cindybundrick3469]

Looks great!

[@shanestreet5954]

Looks great man

[@maximusmeridius6610]

Real nice. I sure wish I would have watched this before I did my job.

[@joshbigman1745]

Thanks for that tip about cutting the pavers in corners. Thankyou

[@Dirtmonkey]

Happy to help!