The level of detail that you and your crew spend into lining and leveling the pavers is amazing. Work ethic like this is very hard to find these days, respect.
This is the standard way we do it in Europe and let me tell you it's better. It looks more appealing and it lasts forever. Water can drain better and usually it doesn't collect as much heat as concrete would. It also seems more durable. No cracks no nothing. And if you want to change something you can just lift them up! Great work!
I don't know , which part of Europe you mentioned, but in my old country instead sand we do the concrete slab on which we setting pavers . It is forever and for example, on driveway we never get wheel tracks or get the pavers uneven after a few heavy rains
I'm from Europe and these small pavers have some huge downsides. 1 any water flow or heavy vehicle will make individual pavers sink and it's never level after a few decades of abuse. 2 needs a lot of maintaining to keep the weeds and algea off. These guys did great but it's not extremely tight so grasses will sprout in northern Europe. Even when done perfectly you get moss growing. When kept up well and not overloaded they do last, make sure you leep some extra for when some break. You will not find the same ones 30 years later
Unbelievable! I can’t believe how much you transformed this whole yard. Beautiful!… It would be cool if you could give a ballpark price on these jobs….thanks….
Great looking job. I've been laying pavers for nearly 40yrs now. I have always place the sand over the pavers before compacting. Rake over the sand leaving a 2mm film over the pavers. Then run the plate compactor over it. Preferably use a urethane mat or carpet bolted the the plate compactor. Wacker actually sells them. By doing this the sand is vibrated into the joints creating paver interlock.
No house is perfectly square, but in one of the videos I saw you found that out and found a better way to do it so it would be square. I love it when you leave in the mistakes to show that even experts can make a mistake. Kudos!
Thanks for uploading another extremely informative helpful video, many people and DIY prefer pavers because of different unique designs/colors or poor access for concrete truck to pour. Only maybe a handful of concrete tradesmen that know how to explain advice carefully with just right crucial details on video, great job Mr.Odell
If you do pavers ...especially in the northeast, consider using the big 2'x2's .they are big & heavy and won't be as much as a problem when they shift from frost heave. The little pavers will cause you problems with that. We put down the big Hanover pavers ...that are fantastic.
I’m from Illinois- 72 and in the construction industry my whole life. Whenever I see the Family Name “Odell”, I know an honest, good job has been done.
We did our entire house front yard backyard walkways with Italian marble 1" thick , cement base underneath. It’s been 35 years now looks like it was installed yesterday. You get what you pay for
Very nice, enjoyed watching. Used the same pavers for my project in gray. But sure wish my contractor would have done a border like that. Maybe I can add later on my own now.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I've got a question, Sir. You know when you lay the sharp sand flat, just before you put the slabs on the top, I've seen a builder adding a thin layer of mixed dry cement and sand and then when they put the slabs down, they'll start watering it in order to go hard underneath. Please, advise me because I'm about to do some work in my back garden, in East London. Thanks for finding the time to answer me.
Yep. You can't make paver bridges but like you said, one could do a project like this by themself. Good stuff. Thanks for all your videos. Really great
Peace be upon you. Indeed, the American worker in construction is different from the rest of the people. He works for me with sincerity, integrity, and professional and wonderful job. You deserve applause. I follow you from Kuwait, a Saudi residing there.
Please consider coming to Missouri! I need New extended patio (N to S entire back of home with new patio in center), plus must have the flow to go away from the house foundation all the way around the home, as well. Stunning! Help....
Enjoying my day off and I’ve literally sat here on my couch for the last few hours watching all you videos. Great work!!! I wish you guys were in Seattle lol
Looks great. When you do more you will not have to set your pipes 2 times. Get gavel close and set 1inch pipes. Do you have slag sand in California ? Much better then sand.
This!!! My house is in the final stages of being built, it’s right next to my old house and our landscaping people did recommend us these for our patio and our driveway because and it turned out amazing compared to the driveway in my old house also the repairs are way cheaper and you can DIY
The wet set concrete perimeter, how thick is the concrete? Seems like it is prone to cracking, hence the bricks will readily move. Also, you'd mention to soak the base rock before compacting, aren't you concerned about over saturating it & the subgrade? You could get pumping as a result.
Cool video. I have a mason came to give us a quote and said they will pour concrete for the driveway and backyard patio before laying down pavers. Is this a common practice? Or is it more like standard for driveway and optional for backyard patio? Thank you.
BETTER THAN CONCRETE? ...looks damn good thats hard to say tbh. Concrete with brick inlays looks very nice too. Hard to say but it does look awesome especially how the pavers flow up against the retaining wall. Looks Damn Good 👍
Thanks for these uploads mate. Am mid way through doing a DIY job at my place with just over 120 Square metres of paving. Yup, Im feeling old. Also had to install 5 storm water drain inlets and one inspection point. First time I have done plumbing and used a new invention called a Snap Tee. Been great looking at your youtube clips as I leant to screet and level correctly. Cheers from Australia.
I looked a Video how you made a Slab and now this came from TH-cam and i only can say you are the Rolls-Royce of all Handymens! You need to come to Florida to see how sloppy they do all down here....... Gr8Job
great video series, as usual! In general, how does the cost of a similar stamped concrete pattern compare with pavers in a situation like this? 2x- 3x-4x? another question, have you ever done a video on dealing with boulevard trees(liquid amber as an example) that are repeatedly raising the sidewalks? The city of Long B, Ca. each has been adamant about not removing the trees and expects the homeowner to pay for the replacement of the walkways, driveways, etc
I really like how you used the pipe and paver, to establish finish grade to your drains. How much did the pavers settle into the sand? Was that a factor, so pavers ended up flush with drains? Just wondering if you left pavers slightly higher than string line, to account for this? (His hand was blocking camera close up). My concern is not to end up low at drains, after compaction. Look forward to learning this important detail from your skilled team!
Here in AZ synthetic turf gets extremely hot in the summer, so people will install sprinklers to wet it and bring the temp down for their kids, or dogs to play on. Also, it can help rinse off pet messes that may be lingering.
Do you normally seal pavers and if so, what are some of your favorite products? We have a newly installed paver patio but it hasn't been sealed yet, I'm debating on whether or not to do it.
Could you do this for the interior of a home's floor instead of a 4" slab? We are looking to build a new home in the mountains where getting cement trucks in is very expensive.
You should sweep the sand in place before you compact with the plate compactor. The sand vibrates down and settles in place preventing the pavers from breaking.
Funny to see this. I found rats tunneling from under my sheds to under the pavers I placed between the sheds. Dad and I yanked all the pavers and relayed them in a day. Damn buggers!
So I know nothing about pavers. Are the soldiers the only ones you use concrete with? I noticed it was only on one side of the path. Also how can water effect area for example the soldiers near the foundation, is there a possibility of movement or water damage. Last question can you add a pergola down the road and just remove a couple of pavers? Thank you! I’m a newbie house owner with an empty back yard!
The level of detail that you and your crew spend into lining and leveling the pavers is amazing. Work ethic like this is very hard to find these days, respect.
Ty yes we try to do our best for levels very important!
@@OdellCompleteConcrete agreed. Obviously Dave's attention to detail and dedication to quality has rubbed off nicely on his sons and staff.
This is the standard way we do it in Europe and let me tell you it's better. It looks more appealing and it lasts forever. Water can drain better and usually it doesn't collect as much heat as concrete would. It also seems more durable. No cracks no nothing. And if you want to change something you can just lift them up! Great work!
I don't know , which part of Europe you mentioned, but in my old country instead sand we do the concrete slab on which we setting pavers . It is forever and for example, on driveway we never get wheel tracks or get the pavers uneven after a few heavy rains
I'm from Europe and these small pavers have some huge downsides.
1 any water flow or heavy vehicle will make individual pavers sink and it's never level after a few decades of abuse.
2 needs a lot of maintaining to keep the weeds and algea off. These guys did great but it's not extremely tight so grasses will sprout in northern Europe. Even when done perfectly you get moss growing.
When kept up well and not overloaded they do last, make sure you leep some extra for when some break. You will not find the same ones 30 years later
Unbelievable! I can’t believe how much you transformed this whole yard. Beautiful!… It would be cool if you could give a ballpark price on these jobs….thanks….
Great idea!
I'd say $15k
Excellent video sir. Best detailed video on pavers I seen thus far. Great job to the whole team!
Great looking job. I've been laying pavers for nearly 40yrs now. I have always place the sand over the pavers before compacting. Rake over the sand leaving a 2mm film over the pavers. Then run the plate compactor over it. Preferably use a urethane mat or carpet bolted the the plate compactor. Wacker actually sells them.
By doing this the sand is vibrated into the joints creating paver interlock.
Yes I like that idea.
This craftsmanship is amazing and underappreciated! Great job!
TY
Nice Paver Job. Really Professional! The space that was transformed is so clean and ready for the owners personality. Thanks for sharing
YW
TY
I've been watching y'all for a while now and I haven't seen a bad job yet. Y'all rock the pavers and concrete.
TY
God bless you brothers not a challenge that can't be done by grace. Next, great how-to project for my first-time backyard DIY!
wow! looks very professional and clean.
TY
No house is perfectly square, but in one of the videos I saw you found that out and found a better way to do it so it would be square. I love it when you leave in the mistakes to show that even experts can make a mistake. Kudos!
Live and learn
Very nice! Methodical and precise, now you're talking my language.
TY
Thanks for uploading another extremely informative helpful video, many people and DIY prefer pavers because of different unique designs/colors or poor access for concrete truck to pour.
Only maybe a handful of concrete tradesmen that know how to explain advice carefully with just right crucial details on video, great job Mr.Odell
Yes I concur
TY
If you do pavers ...especially in the northeast, consider using the big 2'x2's .they are big & heavy and won't be as much as a problem when they shift from frost heave.
The little pavers will cause you problems with that. We put down the big Hanover pavers ...that are fantastic.
You guys never surprise me with the quality of your work. Ed
ty
God bless your beautiful family for sharing such a beautiful work.
Thank you! You too!
Wow, that's beautiful finish project, awesome job yal
Thanks a bunch!
Some people watch asmr videos, some people watch people eating a giant meal. I like watching Odells company place concrete and pavers.
Me too
TY
I’m from Illinois- 72 and in the construction industry my whole life. Whenever I see the Family Name “Odell”, I know an honest, good job has been done.
Thanks Lewis
We did our entire house front yard backyard walkways with Italian marble 1" thick , cement base underneath. It’s been 35 years now looks like it was installed yesterday. You get what you pay for
The apple fell right under the tree! Great work, just really great. 👍👍
TY
That was impressive.
ty
Very nice, enjoyed watching. Used the same pavers for my project in gray. But sure wish my contractor would have done a border like that. Maybe I can add later on my own now.
Love the way you explain things. Thank You.
You are so welcome!
Nice job producing video. Great info.
Much appreciated!
Nice job Mister Odell, the pavers looks good, from France.
TY
that pipe trick is astonishingly simply yet also so brilliantly effective!
It really is!
This is absolutely an exceptional job. Well done, guys!
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcrete
I've got a question, Sir. You know when you lay the sharp sand flat, just before you put the slabs on the top, I've seen a builder adding a thin layer of mixed dry cement and sand and then when they put the slabs down, they'll start watering it in order to go hard underneath. Please, advise me because I'm about to do some work in my back garden, in East London. Thanks for finding the time to answer me.
Pavers are definitely tricky! Great job guys!
TY
Yep. You can't make paver bridges but like you said, one could do a project like this by themself.
Good stuff. Thanks for all your videos. Really great
For sure
TY
I like the concrete on the edges. I couldn’t think of what to do for that part
Concrete works
thanks for this post learned some tricks here. not an easy job thats for sure takes time and needs to be done right the first time
GL
Very nice. Nice job. Looks beatiful.
TY
Nice job looks badass.
Thank you! Cheers!
Peace be upon you. Indeed, the American worker in construction is different from the rest of the people. He works for me with sincerity, integrity, and professional and wonderful job. You deserve applause. I follow you from Kuwait, a Saudi residing there.
Thanks for watching
Please consider coming to Missouri! I need New extended patio (N to S entire back of home with new patio in center), plus must have the flow to go away from the house foundation all the way around the home, as well. Stunning! Help....
Sure I would like to do a working vacation
Good job Timothy I appreciate the detail you guys take. Nice g 👍🏾
TY
damn, amazing work, love it
Enjoying my day off and I’ve literally sat here on my couch for the last few hours watching all you videos. Great work!!! I wish you guys were in Seattle lol
Me too
TY
Don’t be scared u can do it too it’s easy just hired my good friends Mexi/ can they will get the job done
Looks great.
When you do more you will not have to set your pipes 2 times. Get gavel close and set 1inch pipes. Do you have slag sand in California ? Much better then sand.
yes
sounds good
TY
you guys did a great job i do the same thing on cape cod ma exact same way i have also poured a lot of concrete floors i love it
Awesome
TY
another impressive job!
TY
Looking awesome guys!
TY
excellent job....i've never seen the concrete lock-in method before. IMHO, looks more professional then plastic.
yes and last longer
This!!! My house is in the final stages of being built, it’s right next to my old house and our landscaping people did recommend us these for our patio and our driveway because and it turned out amazing compared to the driveway in my old house also the repairs are way cheaper and you can DIY
David, how does the cost of doing pavers compare to doing concrete?
double
Great job. Great quality
TY
Love it, way to make the most out of a small backyard
I concur
Nicely done man
TY
Aswsome job wet setting the paver soldier course. great idea instead of a plastic parameter borader.
Yes
TY
Looks killer 👍 Super nice !
ty
The wet set concrete perimeter, how thick is the concrete? Seems like it is prone to cracking, hence the bricks will readily move.
Also, you'd mention to soak the base rock before compacting, aren't you concerned about over saturating it & the subgrade? You could get pumping as a result.
Quedó de maravilla el trabajo del adoquín excelente grupo de profesionales 💯💯💯 saludos cordiales desde Chile 🇨🇱👌💯
ty
That was an entertaining review to be fair bro. You have a new subscriber 😎
TY
Great job.
TY
Putting concrete is tiring but papers is worst. Almost done already great job guys always a masterpiece.
ty
Great job looks incredible!!!!!!
TY
Nice clean job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing team great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice job and well explained process, thank you.
YW
TY
Do you use the same compactor for driveways? Seems like the multiquip?
Absolutely gorgeous
TY
Great video like always! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Cool video. I have a mason came to give us a quote and said they will pour concrete for the driveway and backyard patio before laying down pavers. Is this a common practice? Or is it more like standard for driveway and optional for backyard patio? Thank you.
Les quedo chingon ese jale primaso
Thanks! Very nice work.
TY
how did you lock in the soldier row against the retaining wall?
Looking great
ty
BETTER THAN CONCRETE?
...looks damn good thats hard to say tbh. Concrete with brick inlays looks very nice too.
Hard to say but it does look awesome especially how the pavers flow up against the retaining wall.
Looks Damn Good 👍
For sure
Looks cool
ty
Great work guys thank you.learned some details thanks.
Our pleasure!
Sure looks amazing
ty
Thanks for these uploads mate. Am mid way through doing a DIY job at my place with just over 120 Square metres of paving. Yup, Im feeling old. Also had to install 5 storm water drain inlets and one inspection point. First time I have done plumbing and used a new invention called a Snap Tee. Been great looking at your youtube clips as I leant to screet and level correctly. Cheers from Australia.
I make those by cutting in half and tie wire.
TY
Was the polymeric sand used to fill in the small gap between the soldier course and the house? I imagine it was but couldn't tell from the video
Yes it was
I looked a Video how you made a Slab and now this came from TH-cam and i only can say you are the Rolls-Royce of all Handymens!
You need to come to Florida to see how sloppy they do all down here.......
Gr8Job
I sure would like to make a job stop and the way to Carribeans
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Welcome !
Can using pavers vs concrete support the weight of a class C RV ? ? Without damaging the pavers ? Thx great video & info . 👍⚾️
Depends on ground moisture.
Amazing video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
nice video i wish you had gone more into detail the drainage and how you installed it as well as your slope away from the house, thanks
Next time I sure will
Damn that looks so much better than a slab
8:07 “Freehand that sh*t right there” 😂
bingo
great video series, as usual! In general, how does the cost of a similar stamped concrete pattern compare with pavers in a situation like this? 2x- 3x-4x? another question, have you ever done a video on dealing with boulevard trees(liquid amber as an example) that are repeatedly raising the sidewalks?
The city of Long B, Ca. each has been adamant about not removing the trees and expects the homeowner to pay for the replacement of the walkways, driveways, etc
root barriers help.
Replace with pavers. When it moves, reset the pavers.
Was just thinking about how do I keep the Florida rain running off the pavers, away from the house. Beautiful work.
great
I really like how you used the pipe and paver, to establish finish grade to your drains. How much did the pavers settle into the sand? Was that a factor, so pavers ended up flush with drains? Just wondering if you left pavers slightly higher than string line, to account for this? (His hand was blocking camera close up). My concern is not to end up low at drains, after compaction.
Look forward to learning this important detail from your skilled team!
If the base is tight and the sand is consistent 1" you can count on a 1/4"
It looks like you guys bring the Professional 😂 good video.
Thanks! 😃
Beautiful
I got a lot of ants digging underneath my pavers, causing areas to sag. What's the best way to deal with that?
Ant killer and reset the pavers
if you use sand and cement mix under the pavers you dont have that problem.
@@pawesad6166 yeah i think i'm gonna try to mix in some cement, ant killing powder doesn't seem to do much
Amazing work. 1 question tho, why would they need a sprinkler system with artificial turf?
itll be real sod not turf
Here in AZ synthetic turf gets extremely hot in the summer, so people will install sprinklers to wet it and bring the temp down for their kids, or dogs to play on. Also, it can help rinse off pet messes that may be lingering.
Do you normally seal pavers and if so, what are some of your favorite products? We have a newly installed paver patio but it hasn't been sealed yet, I'm debating on whether or not to do it.
Glaze and Seal
Very nice work. What s the recommended amount of slope for drainage?
Could you do this for the interior of a home's floor instead of a 4" slab? We are looking to build a new home in the mountains where getting cement trucks in is very expensive.
I don't see why not.
For the cracked pavers at the end of the project: is it tricky to lift them out ? What do you use to pry one out ?
You can cut them with a saw
How about a suction cup
@@OdellCompleteConcrete LoL
You should sweep the sand in place before you compact with the plate compactor. The sand vibrates down and settles in place preventing the pavers from breaking.
The Romans laid a lot of their roads with thick small pavers, it was their idea we still use to this day. It’s the best for longevity and heavy use.
I don't think they were very thin, and they were stone
What do you recommend doing with a gopher problem before deciding to lay pavers? Will gophers tunnel under the pavers and cave them in?
yes so get maybe chicken wire or stucco wire and use 6 inch staples to anchor it down
Funny to see this. I found rats tunneling from under my sheds to under the pavers I placed between the sheds. Dad and I yanked all the pavers and relayed them in a day. Damn buggers!
BUmmer
How much cu. yds. of gravel did you guys use? I think I may be over calculating for a dyi.
4"s deep mimnimal
So I know nothing about pavers. Are the soldiers the only ones you use concrete with? I noticed it was only on one side of the path. Also how can water effect area for example the soldiers near the foundation, is there a possibility of movement or water damage. Last question can you add a pergola down the road and just remove a couple of pavers? Thank you! I’m a newbie house owner with an empty back yard!
Yes the perimeter is all you need concrete to lock in. Yes patio covers can come in later.
Very nice job!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome,Learning a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
Give Juan a raise
👏👏👍.🏆 👍, very good job, thanks, sam job me from England, seven years working England, me, thanks for your 👍
Great
TY
GL