Finishing a Curved Paver Patio & Building a Sitting Wall

These products from (Techo-Bloc) really transformed this backyard into a beautiful outdoor living area. Check out how we cut the curve for the patio and how we built the block sitting wall in this video.
To see all the videos from this project, click this playlist link right here 👉 • Building a Brown Paver...
All the materials on this project are made by (Techo Bloc).
The main pavers are called (Blu 60) with a color tone called (Chestnut Brown).
The border pavers are called (Villagio). The inner border color tone is called (Onyx Black) and the outer border color tone is called (Chestnut Brown).
The wall block is called (Semma) with a color tone called (Chestnut Brown).
The wall cap is called (Architectural Cap) with a color tone called (Onyx Black).
The bedding stone we used under our pavers is called (Chip Stone) here in Massachusetts. It is a 3/8" and less, clean, crushed stone with no fine particles in it. It is also know as (HPB- High Performance Bedding) and also (PBS - Premium Bedding Stone).
#patio #hardscaping #concrete #pavers #hardscapes
00:00 What are we up to?
01:09 The blocks we are using
01:32 Morning shop talk....
03:12 Marking and cutting the curve
11:23 Starting the sitting wall
23:07 Travis is back!
24:43 Concrete edge restraint installation
29:55 Continuing the sitting wall
42:34 What is Efflorescence?
45:27 Time to polymeric sand
50:01 Final walkthrough

[@dh6140]

I first want to say I have respect for all race of people.. 100 percent if you work hard live god with all your heart excellent… But it is amazing to me that as a white American people always say to me when I’m working around the house or take on an project for someone else people really don’t think white Americans can do labor work blows my mind..

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I know what you mean, but I think it is from the majority of American guys are lazy and don't know what a hard day of work is if it smacked them in the head...LOL

[@Michyhauser]

Yes, the black sand shows the patterns in the patio. I agree with you about not getting the same color sand as the pavers. The patio looks AMAZING!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

The black sand is key for sure, thanks for the feedback! ✌

[@stevehastie4951]

I say up late watching… Why? Something about your work, crew and the finish product. Thanks.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's cool, I love comments like this. It is motivating for me and I'm glad you enjoy the videos! ✌

[@ProscapesSask]

I own a landscaping company for the past 2 years and ive watched forever and live your work. Keep it up guys. The small crew is where its at!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's great to hear! and yes, small crews are a great way to go. Big crews can be very costly and less efficient. Every big crew I have been a part of has 2 or 3 people sitting around talking at all times...LOL

[@toddt6592]

Fellow Mass guy here. I do these here and there for friends and family as a hobby as well as making some extra $$. I usually never get too creative with designs etc due to my in-experience, but watching alot of your videos has given me more confidence to spread my wings so to speak. Keep doing what you are doing because you are killing it!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome brother, I'm glad the videos are giving confidence and ideas. That has been my goal with this channel from the beginning. Thanks for the feedback and I wish you the best of luck with future projects ✌

[@annharvey4913]

Great work, I've watched hours and hours of your video's to prepare for my patio install. Just finished the polymeric sand last weekend. I ran into challenge using the plate tamping machine(Wacker) with the polymeric sand that I think is because I used the 3/4" clean stone for a base and 3/8" clean for the bedding layer. After sweeping in the first course of sand I went over it with the tamper and ALL the sand disappeared in the joints narrow/tight joints(1/4" max). I was like....wow that tamper really settled the sand and added a second course, hit it with the tamper and again ALL the sand was gone...that's when I assumed the the tamper must be driving all the sand down into the bedding and base layer stone. So I ended up manually tamping the entire patio. I used black sand with tan pavers...looks awesome! I couldn't find a rental center that had a roller tamper machine...I assume that may not have caused the issue I ran into.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you and I'm glad the videos helped you with the project! A big compactor with no protection pad can settle the sand a little more than a hand tamper, especially with larger bedding stone. But once you wet it properly, it will all lock in nice and tight. Sounds like you got an excellent result! ✌

[@NickSupe]

time to get a few extra kubota keys to keep in the truck

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I did it that very day... LOL 🤣 ✌

[@t.l.slawnsnow8326]

Oh I’ve been waiting for this video! Yes you’ve made me start my own hardscape company

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome, I wish you the best of luck! ✌

[@Mallardman795]

You need to come down south in the winter and do your hard scaling down here! We don’t know what snow is haha. I’m finishing up my DIY patio/walkway using your videos. Do you have an email where I can send you photos of my project?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I don't know about that...LOL I love the winters up here! I would love to see some pictures of your project. You can send them to ([e-mail])

[@devestv]

Truck shopping like Trump is gonna become President again. Heck yes, I already moved my stock investments back to high risks while it's still cheap.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

🤣 Nice ! ✌

[@williamcarlson4559]

Do you have any concerns about drainage behind the sitting wall? Seems to me that grade is pretty high on the block. Since it’s all stone is it expected to just drain right through anyways? Love the videos they’re very informative

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I am not concerned at all. With using the clean stone behind the wall and under the patio, the water will all drain naturally through the drainage stone and into the sandy subsoil under that. Unless you have heavy clay subsoil, all water will slowly permeate into the soil under the base stone. That is why the clean stone base is so helpful for preventing frost heaving / shifting. Thanks for the comment! ✌

[@bryanmuscutt]

Your work is amazing! I owe you the biggest of THANK YOUS!!!! We got quotes to hardscape our backyard from dirt and the prices were insane. I decided to do it myself with ZERO hardscaping knowledge. I watched a bunch, well more than a bunch, of your videos and spent the entire summer working applying what I learned from what you posted. It turned out better then I imagined and all because of you and your videos. Thanks so much and keep on putting out this incredible content.

[@hpain6261]

Same here. I got a quote from a friend to do my patio $75k to do my 1600 sq feet patio. I learnt everything from here. Never done patio nor worked with pavers. Finished it now. My friend who quoted me just stopped by this evening and told me I did it better than he would have done it. This guys are very good at explaining and showing. There are no insecurities showing this work cause it’s hard work and not everyone can do it. They sure saved me $55,000 in labor. It took me 6 weeks alone but it’s done.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you both for this awesome feedback! That has been my goal from the beginning, Teach those who have the motivation and work ethic how to hardscape their own property. I'm glad the videos are helpful enough save people like you guys so much money... But I bet what you guys like even more is the sense of achievement when you finished it up! That is my favorite part, turning around and looking at it all when it's done. So congratulations on the projects and good luck on future ones now that you have some extra change in your pockets... 😂 ✌

[@tomalley798]

That cutting would’ve been a back breaker 🤕

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

It helps you sleep at night for sure... lol ✌

[@sal6830]

Great video! Curious a patio paver measuring 30x33 No sitting wall what would you say around about price

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! That is about 1000 sq ft of patio. The average price around here is between $18.00-$25.00 per sq ft installed. So between $18,000 - $25,000 would probably be the range...

[@sal6830]

@@TheChristianHardscaper Thank you for your quick response. I was a quoted 20k glad to know he's in the range

[@m._3951]

Excuse me, what was the final material used to fill the gap?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

It is called (Polymeric Sand). Here is a video I made which explains how we install it in more detail 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iom6e6x4o7uElck

[@tedspens]

It's shaped like a grand piano. You just have to replace the sitting wall with piano keys. Or an ear, that works too. On the double sided rows, would it be worthwhile to put a dab of glue in the vertical joint? Make it super-duper solid for a couple extra minutes overall and a little glue. Just a thought. The patio looks great! Edit: Gladiator helmet, that's it! Pac-Man wearing a gladiator helmet. 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

🤣 I can see both the piano and the Pac-Man gladiator helmet! LOL We don't glue the vertical joint because it will actually prevent the blocks from sitting nice and tight together. ✌

[@tedspens]

@@TheChristianHardscaper Since posting my comment I tried it with some border pavers that had to be glued down, and you are exactly right. After 8 or 10 pavers we had to take it apart and scrape the glue off the sides. 😂😂

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

@@tedspens LOL, it is a good idea for strength but unfortunately the gap is the downside... 😂✌

[@tedspens]

@@TheChristianHardscaper Keep rockin' ✌

[@maddog8148]

How much is it for labor per square foot?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I don't have a specific price, it varies per job

[@MickFox-m8n]

Watching from England, another great job you make it look easy.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! ✌

[@allanBarrettM98Bgunlover]

I discovered your channel now, but I can say that your work is really professional! Congratulations, and I wish you success in every day of your life!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate the feedback! God bless! ✌

[@PatrickFrost-n3y]

So question. It seems your using a paver base instead of sand. Is there an important difference in why this would be done?

[@julianljackson]

Patio looks like a Baby Grand Piano!!!!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

OH I like that.... Good eye 👌

[@johnbower]

What stops the polymeric sand migrating down into the bedding stones beneath the pavers ?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

It only migrates a little into the bedding stone while installing it, then once you wet it down it hardens and will not migrate then. ✌

[@abuenjewell5814]

Let me work for free! I need to learn

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

🤣 it would be very difficult to have someone on my job site who works for free… lol are you from Massachusetts?

[@LakeLife39]

Well now that I see a wall….Camp Crumble needs a wall! 😊

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I know who this is based of (Camp Crumble) for sure... 🤣 The sitting wall adds a lot of character for sure ✌

[@yubemful]

Great thorough job. Looks amazing.

[@bigredoutdoorservices]

Love your videos man, have taught me a lot about hardscaping. Iv been slowly workin on building a reputation around my area doing them. I’m just in Vermont, would love to come check out a project you do in person sometime I have questions!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome man and that's the way to get yourself started. Good work gives a good reputation and a good reputation spreads quickly... Good luck brother ✌

[@roblescurbappealconcrete]

That looks really nice. I think I would have gotten a little closer to the steps on the left- as you’re walking up- and then given that same distance to the other side and wrapped it under the first 2 steps. All in all, great job. I’ve been watching a few of your videos and I’m now a sub. Thank you and Benny for all the hard work. Benny is a go getter!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I know what you mean, I thought about extending it a little more but that seemed like an ok place to stop. Glad you are liking the videos, thanks for the support! Benny sure is a go getter 😂 ✌

[@CarnrEhehbes]

How much do you charge per square ft ?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That number can vary a lot depending on the job, where the job is, machine access, etc... I don't charge per sq ft but it can be anywhere from $19 - $28 for basic paver installs and that goes up for special order pavers / natural stone.

[@CarnrEhehbes]

@@TheChristianHardscaper gotcha , you the man 🤜🏻!

[@mikez4132]

Ahh the full choke, pull-pull-pull sputter, half choke pull -pull start procedure for the Stihl saws. Know it well. lolol Looks good buddy. Let me know when you get merch channel is growing so nicely!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

🤣 you know it brother, good old Stihls! Thanks as always for the comment, I will definitely keep you posted on that when it happens✌

[@nickcolavito4665]

Tell Benny he's so laid back, you guy's are great 👍.... impressive....

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

He certainly is, thanks man!

[@sergiocarrasco3169]

I'm starting a small paver 19 x 10 backyard project and your videos have given me great tips. I love your videos and attention to detail on your project. I agree with the black polymeric sand. Thank You!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome, I'm glad the videos have been helpful! The black poly is key for sure. Good luck with your project and enjoy the result! ✌

[@Bman-1970]

So, do you take some of the scrap pavers so Ritchie and Travis can make practice cuts? They can't rake and shovel gravel foreva!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I definitely will be in the future, but they are a little to young to be using the big boy saw yet.... But they will someday, as well as screed and lay pavers. ✌

[@viracocha03]

One thing I was shown many years ago to pound block and have loved it ever since was to use a wooden handled sledge hammer, we put a hose clamp on the bottom of the handle (helps slow down the mushrooming and prevent splitting) and use the heads weight to pound the block with the bottom of the handle. It saves so much energy. I always have a dedicated block pounding sledge because once you start doing it you cant really use that handle comfortably any more for anything else.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That is an interesting idea for sure. I like these 5.5lb dead blows. They have really good weight and the ones I have are super strong, they last awhile....

[@fooboo98]

It’s good day to Christian hardscape

[@aavilap]

Awesome job...and great video..although it's a long one, it's a pleasure to see how a hard job can be made fun! The new machine is a life saver!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love that machine, it has been so helpful in my business. ✌

[@paulbodder3354]

Glad to see you post a new video... Was thinking the other day it has been a while since you had posted and hoped all was well.. anywho, the patio looks awesome.. I like the brown w/grey accent paver and definitely like the black sand in the joints.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks brother, it has been awhile for sure..... Just spending long days trying to end the year strong with all the work I have lined up. This was a cool project, It's nice using out of the ordinary colors here and there. ✌

[@rrjones6667]

Another beautiful job as always. I’m curious what a project like this cost?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! A project like this can cost between $10,000 - $12,000

[@perfectzero87]

That's quite a drop off at the end of the patio. Will it ever erode off?

[@RayvonKyles]

How do I know how far to slop the patio for run off? And how far do I know how to dig down for a 3ft or 4ft wall?

[@spider-man910]

Trump will be President unstoppable ....💪💪👍👍😂😂.

[@KarenBlandino]

Very niceeeee😃👍🏼💜💜 looks beauuttiiffuull ❤️😃

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@josecito976]

Heck yeah! Another project 🔥

[@jodygotyourgirlngone]

Nicely done! It's awesome to see an American company doing quality work - it's unfortunate that is the exception these days, than the rule...

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yes sir, I totally hear you. Thanks for the support ✌

[@frafizadeh]

Liked the video. Great job.

[@LegSpinna]

Looks real nice. I'm getting the gladiator vibe also.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, the gladiator helmet is pretty spot on... ✌

[@papascruffy]

Nice work guys, I had to watch for the wall, I'm fixin to add a sitting wall around the patio I laid a couple years ago and just built a roof over it, this helps!

[@ricks2104]

You guys do some great work. We are about a year into pavers and enjoy it and certainly have some lessons learned from it. How big is your typical paver crew?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you and congrats on your first year of paver work. It is mainly just 2 of us with a third guy every once in a while.... ✌

[@ricks2104]

I would love to sit here and pick your brain as we go through these growing pains but you’re a busy guy. Your stuff is just amazing and the attitudes are refreshing to watch.

[@codygray2296]

Solid work

[@jamescheever7982]

Look forward to off season posts of how your summer went!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Me too.... LOL been a long season. Can't wait to chill and make some content! ✌

[@jonathanvillegas1842]

this looks really good.. keep it up 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, will do! ✌

[@nelsonchavez2211]

Did you went to HNA ? This year

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No, I have never been to a HNA. Only the Northeast Hardscape Expo

[@Mangold2865]

Was worried about ya! Been a while

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

a long while...LOL ✌

[@honorshades9200]

As always beautiful work. 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@nelsonchavez2211]

Great video 👍🏼 very helpful

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, glad to hear it ✌

[@josesanchez-wi2wt]

How do you go about getting leads?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I get a lot of work from previous client referrals, Facebook posts on town groups, my suppliers give me referrals, etc... But yea, mostly word of mouth. The best way to get work is to do good work and be patient. A good reputation spreads quickly. ✌

[@jacknagleconstruction]

Another great project. Techo is the best

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man, awesome products!

[@redmillcustomwoodworking8830]

Nice work, Gentleman!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@darrelllittle608]

Very nice and I enjoyed the video

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@donwarnakula5194]

Thanks for the video. Great work!

[@emeraldimage4721]

The shape of the patio is a harp!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's a good call, I can totally see that! ✌

[@armandocortes8719]

Good Projects. you do. brother where you announce yourself. to get your clients greetings. and blessings

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much! I get a lot of work from previous client referrals, Facebook posts on town groups, my suppliers give me referrals, etc... But yea, mostly word of mouth. The best way to get work is to do good work and be patient. A good reputation spreads quickly. ✌

[@azpatriotgal321]

Beautiful, as always!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@pjp80s]

Great work!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks!

[@adriangenks3092]

Welcome Back!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@hongliangshi3230]

Niubi 🎉

[@clive7776]

Beautiful work

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much ✌

[@khkhhophop]

lost me with the Trump stuff.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

🤷‍♂️ ✌