If my base material for my patio is just hard clay, will a plate compactor help to level the ground?

May 04, 2008 by Jason K | Posted in Garden & Landscape

I purpose to add sand as the leveler. I am not putting down a base material because the clay in this area is so hard, I don't over I need it.

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Sand will industry great. I wouldn't just compact the soil without it.
Water Garden Vista | May 08, 2008

Sand will business great. I wouldn't just compact the soil without it.
Water Garden Vista | May 08, 2008

How do you use a plate compactor correctly?

May 11, 2009 by Dani | Posted in Other - Home & Garden

I am putting pavers down and emergency to know quick.

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You righteous stand behind it and guide it in the direction you need it to go. Usually takes three or four passes over the pavers to get them
sensible_man | May 11, 2009

You reasonable stand behind it and guide it in the direction you need it to go. Usually takes three or four passes over the pavers to get them all
sensible_man | May 11, 2009

what is the best type of plate compactor for paver installation?

Jun 01, 2007 by dainla s | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

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index held tamper you can get at any place that rents construction equipment.
Controlfreak38 | Jun 05, 2007

is there an alternative to hiring a compactor plate?

Apr 19, 2010 by Scott C | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

i am laying paving and scantiness an alternate to using a compactor plate for compacting hardcore

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If you have more dated than God, you could use a hand compactor (it's a heavy steel plate welded or otherwise anchored radially to a solid steel
callipygenous | Apr 20, 2010