• Up Your Curb Appeal: How to Install Thin Stone Veneer on CMU Foundation

    Versión en español Mejora tu fachada: cómo instalar revestimiento delgado de piedra sobre cimientos de bloques (CMU) Course Description In this video, we’ll be installing Rockford Estate Blend thin veneer, made of solid Indiana Limestone – Full Color Blend stone, to a foundation wall of a new home construction. Foundations are the perfect location to…

  • Edge Restraint

    Edge Restraint Installation – Securing System Integrity One of the most critical steps in creating a successful interlocking paver system is installing proper edge restraints. This component ensures that pavers don’t move laterally and keeps sand-filled joints in their proper positions so that load distribution can occur as designed. Without effective edge restraint, pavers can…

  • Natural Stone Paver Installation

    Natural Stone Paver Installation – Maximizing Natural Beauty and Performance Natural stone stands as a durable, sustainable building material that surpasses the dimensional tolerances established by the concrete paver industry while representing the optimal choice for timeless, naturally sustainable hardscape projects. Unlike manufactured products that age through deterioration, natural stone weathers gracefully, becoming more beautiful…

  • Bedding Layer

    Bedding Layer – The Final Foundation Component In the previous section, we explored different base types and the specific aggregates used for each application. The bedding layer represents the final component of your foundation system, sitting directly beneath the pavers and serving multiple critical functions that ensure optimal system performance. The bedding layer serves several…

  • Base Installation

    Base Installation – Creating the Load-Bearing Foundation In previous sections, we’ve discussed the critical importance of proper grading and soil preparation in creating an appropriate foundation for paver installations. Along with these preparatory steps, constructing an appropriate base represents one of the most important factors in achieving optimal long-term results for your paver system. A…

  • Geotechnical Fabrics

    Geotechnical Fabric Installation – Maintaining System Integrity Once you’ve achieved proper soil compaction, installing geotechnical fabric over the compacted subgrade ensures that the soil layer and base layer remain separate throughout the life of your installation. This separation maintains the strength and integrity of both layers while preventing the intermixing that can compromise the performance…

  • Compacted Soil Subgrade

    Soil Subgrade Preparation – Building the Foundation for Long-Term Success Once you’ve planned your project thoroughly and assessed your site conditions, you’ll have a clear understanding of the soil conditions that will support your installation. The soil subgrade represents the foundation of your entire paver system, making proper preparation critical for long-term performance. This section…

  • Planning the Project Layout

    Strategic Project Planning – The Foundation of Professional Results Now that you understand the components of an interlocking paving system, it’s time to begin the practical work – but not with excavation or material installation. Before beginning any hands-on construction work, successful projects require careful assessment of the location and thorough planning of the layout….

  • System Used: Base and Natural Stone Pavers

    Understanding the Interlocking Paver System – Engineering for Durability The main benefit of an interlocking paver system lies in its fundamental engineering principle: using rigid individual units within a flexible overall system. This approach dramatically increases installation durability because individual pavers can shift and accommodate ground movement without compromising the integrity of the entire installation….