paver base

The Screed Rail Kit That Finally Gave Me a Perfectly Level Paver Base

· June 17, 2026
The Screed Rail Kit That Finally Gave Me a Perfectly Level Paver Base

Last spring, I tackled a 320-square-foot paver patio in my backyard. It should have been straightforward. However, my biggest enemy wasn’t the weather, the weight of the pavers, or even the rocky clay soil I was digging through. It was the base. Specifically, getting a perfectly consistent, level screed rail paver base leveling system that … Read more

The Hand Tamper vs Plate Compactor Debate: When Each One Actually Makes Sense

· June 16, 2026
The Hand Tamper vs Plate Compactor Debate: When Each One Actually Makes Sense

Last spring, I tore up about 180 square feet of sunken patio pavers behind my garage. The base had shifted badly over two winters. Every time I walked across it, something wobbled. I knew I needed to repack the gravel and sand before relaying anything. That’s when the hand tamper vs plate compactor pavers debate … Read more