Preparing the Base for a Stepping Stone Pathway

[@MrRockingT]

I do a lot of hardscaping myself, your video’s really helped me to increase my quality of work. Thanks for that you’re a legend!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Great to hear, I'm glad they are helpful. God Bless!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

u r killing it bro. great video

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks brother!

[@mohghtil1705]

Good morning. Good and neat work. My wife and I liked the work

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, glad to hear it!

[@paulbodder3354]

Project is coming along nicely, the two different style of stone looks good together... I really can't tell any difference in the video editing.. still enjoy watching them.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yea, I am very happy with how those steps matched the stepping stones. And thanks for the feedback on the editing, my wife is doing an excellent job ✌

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Enjoying the vids man

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, thanks brother! ✌

[@heathsmith3209]

Baller work 💯

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks ✌

[@catherinemurphy873]

An amazing job 💯. A lot of hard work. Thanks 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much!

[@Marvin1971Morton-ul3jx]

Enjoying the channel. Inspired me to hardscape my own yard. Please keep them coming!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad to hear it, thanks for the feedback! ✌

[@chethingle1727]

Great info, its what I've been looking for to implement in to my project. I have a lot of sand in my yard to remove. Question, is it necessary to remove all the sand before laying down my 4" limestone base that I will compact? Thank you for the videos.

[@papacos4745]

Still watching your videos 👌🙌💯

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks for the support, hope you are enjoying them! ✌

[@josephrottina1901]

Looking good boys. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks brother!

[@regulardude2011]

Your videos ate always 🔥

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad you like them! ✌

[@joemillay9758]

I think a cool super hero would be The Compactor & his sidekick tamper.

[@cocobj8116]

Nice job done just ask Why no plastic grid under steps this time as usual you did? Thank you ❤❤❤

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks! we did not use geo grid because I didn't feel the need to in this situation. There was no pressure on them really so they are very unlikely to move... ✌

[@cocobj8116]

@@TheChristianHardscaper no pressure It does make sense Thank you 🙏

[@heathsmith3209]

Precise bobcat pouring ✅

[@Bman-1970]

My wife is eager for me to set up our 14 ft above ground pool. I want to do it right so I'm using what I've been learning from watching your channel. I originally wad going to lay down a layer of ¾ stone. But I'm thinking a layer of sand gravel mix would be better to pack down for a base. I have quite a bit hand sifting yard sand as I excavate to where I need to be. #HardWorkPaysOff

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, tis the season to set up pools! I'm glad the channel has been helpful. Good luck on your project, enjoy the summer! ✌

[@victorolvera4660]

So do you not have to lay 3/4 inch (clean) crushed aggregate before putting down the steps? Or is that just for brick patios?

[@rorycompton8138]

Ever use type s mortar mix with clay sub soils?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I haven't, but I have heard of others doing it. Not sure I would do that though. I know it is meant to stiffen the sub soil but it really prevents drainage even more. With heavy clay, the best bet is to dig deeper and divert the water to a lower area with a french drain.

[@javiercantu4997]

12:45 6/1/2023 I been following your Chanel If you don’t mind tell me what kind of stones, plastic barrier or wherever it is you use

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

The Fabric is called (Geotextile Soil Separation fabric) here is a link to the exact fabric I use 👉srwproducts.com/products/fabric/woven/ The base stone is just 3/4" clean, crushed stone.

[@Jesse-ve5oo]

What machine are you waiting for? Mt100? I'm about to get a Kubota SCL1000, have you ever had a chance to try one if so what are your thoughts? Or is the Mt100 better?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I am picking it up this week, we will find out!

[@scottdonbrosky5968]

Hello. I’m in the process of laying natural 2” thick limestone stepping stones for my sidewalks. I dug out the area 10” deep, laid a 6” 411 base (limestone with 3/4-1/4” which also has stone dust) Plate compacted it to a 1/8 pitch. I then laid 1/4” gravel using the 1-1/4” pipe and smoothed it out before laying the stepping stones. The natural limestone stepping stones are approximately 2 to 2-1/2” thick and range around 14”-18” x 20”-30” My soil beneath the 411 and 1/4” gravel is primarily sandy. Do you think my base will be ok for Michigan weather? In the winter we get to about zero to -20° F. Also. What would you recommend to use for filling in the joints? And should I use a plate compactor on top the the stepping stones? Love your videos. You guys do awesome work and I laugh at you both. Keep up the great work

[@kaysee1251]

Hello, Me and my husband are in the middle of installing pavers for out patio and building some stairs. We are having trouble with what exact material we need for our barrier (the fabric underneath the crushed stone). We have purchased the Agfabric 4 ft. x 100 ft. Ground Cover Heacy Non-Woven Weed Barrier Fabric for Gardening Mat and Raised Bed online in the home depo site and we have been waiting fr a couple of weeks to arrive which have caused out project to be delayed. We were wondering what other alternative type you can advise us to purchase instead something that I’m able to purchase possibly in person at a store here in Arkansas. ps. I'm not sure if i found it in one of your videos that the fabric supposed to be non woven or not but need advise on what other brands types you recommend. will like my patio to last a long time :) Karina

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Hello, sounds like a fun project! I use a fabric that is woven and it is called geotextile soil separation fabric. It is made with strands of plastic, woven together. It is string and permeable for water to travel through. Here is link to the exact fabric I use 👉srwproducts.com/products/fabric/woven/ Not sure if it is available near you, but if not, you may be able to find something comparable. I would look around at some landscape / masonry supply stores in your area, they will most likely have something like that in stock. Good luck! ✌

[@prakashambastha7530]

3/4 stone prices have gone sky high..In my area its around $85-90 per yard. Could you please recommend any cheaper option without compromising the quality? Thank you!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Wow, that is very expensive.... I'm not too sure about other options. There aren't really any other material options that will give you what 3/4 stone does.

[@prakashambastha7530]

@@TheChristianHardscaper What about using Gator base? That is not cheap though but atleast it will save some time

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I never recommend the gator base. Pavers can vary in height of up to 1/4" some times... So when you set them in a bedding material, you can hammer them into place and level them off. When you lay pavers on the gator base, you will see all those height differences and there is not much you can do about it...

[@prakashambastha7530]

@@TheChristianHardscaper That's very good information. Thank you. What about using decomposed granite (DG)? My contractors use it both as base and bedding material they put pavers directly on it.

[@Haze1552]

Do you recommend those plastic strips with spikes on both sides of a paver walkway to hold them tight?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I do not, I use concrete around the edges of my pavers. Here is a video where I explain how I do that 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYmUpXajgq-Ep80

[@Haze1552]

@@TheChristianHardscaper that’s for that info. I purchased the correct sized stone to build the bed but it’s not washed. Will that still be okay to use for my walkway?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yes, that should be just fine. ✌

[@mikez4132]

What did I miss??? What machine are we getting????? Mini x or mini skid?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

It is actually being shipped to my state now, I will make a video on it as soon as I can after I pick it up ✌

[@mikez4132]

@@TheChristianHardscaper sweeet!