Materials
We use Borgert and Belgard, the top names in paver supply, to ensure the highest quality materials are used. There are many colors to choose from. The variety of colors can be used to create single borders, double borders, or decorative inlays like a compass point which you can see in the paver patio pictured.
Image – Borgert Cracovia paver patio in Minnesota River color with a Chamois and Sterling Grey Border and Borgert Strassen wall block in Minnesota River color
Construction Process
The first step in paver construction is the basework. Underneath the pavers there is always at least 4″ of compacted road base and 1″ of leveling sand to ensure a strong steady foundation that is resistant to settling. This means that we excavate 8″ to create space for the base and the pavers which are 3″ tall. After the base is done and the pavers are set, the gaps are filled with polymeric sand which sets up hard so that it doesn’t just wash away.
Image – Borgert Cobble paver path in Bronze Granite color with a Chamois border
What about a Raised Paver Patio?
As you can see, not all patios or walkways can be set at ground level. In this case, we use wall block in a complimentary color to build up to the correct level and then fill the space behind the wall with road base.
Image – Borgert Cracovia paver patio in Iron Range color with Sterling Grey Border and Borgert Strassen wall block in Iron Range color
