You might observe that in the paver industry, we refer to the ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) at various times. Simply put, the ICPI is the governing body that establishes global regulations and benchmarks for our field. It's crucial to note that the international aspect is significant, as you'll soon understand how surpassing certain standards is crucial for a project's durability.
Now that we've covered the basics, let's delve into a magnificently illustrated cross-section of a typical paver installation. We will provide a more comprehensive explanation of each component below.
9 BASIC STEPS TO A PAVER INSTALLATION IN CALGARY
To ensure a long-lasting paver installation, there are several key steps to follow.
- DEPTH OF BASE: Ensure an adequate depth of the base to prevent excessive movement of the pavers.
- FILTER FABRIC: Use a heavy-duty filter fabric to encase the base material.
- BASE MATERIAL: Use 3/4” processed gravel as the base material and avoid stone dust.
- COMPACTION: Properly compact the base material. COMPACTION, COMPACTION,COMPACTION
- SETTING BED: Apply a setting bed of 1”-11/2” of sand over the compacted base material.
- INSTALL PAVERS: Install the pavers directly on top of the setting bed.
- EDGING: Use PVC edging to prevent lateral movement of the pavers.
- SWEEPING & FILLING: Fill the spaces between the pavers with joint sand and compact it into the setting bed at least three times.
- BACKFILLING: Backfill the exposed edges of the pavers with topsoil to prevent any damage to them.
The choice of paver, color, and pattern is left to the homeowner's preference.
