How to Handle Clay Soils in Hardscapes Installations - Part 2
Are you still dealing with unacceptable movement in your soil base caused by the presence of too much clay? Maybe you had to leave the job site before installing the pavers or slabs and in the meantime, additional moisture has entered the soil. Don’t worry! Rosetta Hardscapes’ installation guide, Hardscape Nate, has your back!
Hardscape Nate demonstrates an additional tactic you can employ to address persistent clay issues in your site soil so you can effectively prepare your foundation to host your patio project. Using more #57 stone and a Weber vibratory rammer, Nate shows how to drive the stone into the clay soil to eliminate the capacity for more moisture to enter the soil prior to installation.
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Hardscape Nate
It's not his legal name, but "hardscape" is this guy’s way of life. Hardscape Nate Fuelleman has spent 20+ years helping families get the most out of their backyards and landscape contractors level up their outdoor living installation businesses. He geeks out over garden walls, pavers, steps, and fire features. And why wouldn’t he? A thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted outdoor space can forge friendships, make memories, and heal the soul. Think he’s overselling it? Spend a summer evening on the patio enjoying an oaky Chardonnay or a gooey s'more while listening to the crackle of a flickering fire. You can thank him later.
Clay soil is the most common type of soil in North America, and preparation is required to ensure it will act as a solid foundation for your hardscape project. In part one of two, Hardscape Nate demonstrates two initial amendment methods that will help stabilize your hardscape project for a lasting life.
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