How to Build a Sand-Based Patio
The method described in this article is for a square patio, but the process can be used to make any rectilinear shape. Because the bricks are not mortared in place, a sand-based patio is very forgiving to the inexperienced builder. The materials listed below are needed to build the basic patio described on the pages that follow.
Materials List- String and stakes
- Mattock and shovel
- Landscape fabric
- 2x6s
- 8d galvanized nails
- Expansion-joint material
- Gravel
- Screed
- Sand
- Pavers
- Broom
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