In continuation of our big project this summer, I thought I would give an update. I last left off with us digging out and hauling off the dirt so we could extend our patio. Next we had to haul in ABC rock ( I know, dig up and haul out dirt just to bring more in ) but this dirt acts more like cement when it gets wet and provides a solid foundation for the pavers. So we had piles of ABC rock all over the back yard that we had to haul over to the form that the hubby built and then level it off. then we watered it down and gave it a day or two to firm up and dry.
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| Our piles of lovely dirt |
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| Bringing the dirt in |
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| All the ABC rock laid and leveled |
Then we had to bring in sand for the top layer. The same process all over again. Haul it to the back in piles all over the yard, haul it over to the form a few wheelbarrows at a time, level it off, wet it down, and then we could finally lay the pavers down!
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| Buga boo loved the piles of sand! |
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| Watering down the sand |
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| Packing down the sand and ABC dirt |
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| Finally laying down the pavers! |
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| Our patio is finally coming together |
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| Our King of the back yard! |
This is a very long process and we are not done yet. Now we need to cut the pavers so they can form a smooth arc and then cement the outside layer so it holds them all in. So we still have a ways to go, but it is coming along. Thanks hubby for working so hard to make our backyard beautiful and enjoyable! Someday, Someday...
