If you have ever had pavers installed but they suddenly give you a sinking effect, then they were likely installed incorrectly. If this is the case, you will need to get the situation corrected so that it does not happen again. If you have pavers but have not experienced any problems, then you should be aware of a few ways to tell if your pavers ever do become installed incorrectly.
Noticeable Settling or Low Spot
When you see areas of your paver looking low or settling, it is a tell-tale sign that the paver’s base is weak and will be due to an inexperienced contractor or the job was rushed without compacting the ground in order for it to handle heavy loads. The use of wrong material can also cause this when there is a huge amount of stone or fine dust, which will compromise the base and cause settling to take place.
Borders are Failing
When a paver is layed it needs to be treated on the edge due to not having any support on their sides. When pressure is applied you can expect to see them slide from the edge. When an edge experiences some failing, there should be some restraints involved. When the border fails it can also stem from the base being poor quality. The base should be compacted good enough so that the edges will be compacted beneath the edge.
Pavers Are Uneven or Heaving
When you have a paver that shifts and becomes uneven, there could be many causes for this. One good reason is that the base is too shallow. When the paver is placed too shallow, the pavement structure becomes compromised. If sand is used too much a shift may take place and cause them to dislodge.
The Paver Appears Sloppy
When it comes to appearance you don’t want them to look sloppy or they will only need to be repaired correctly. The paver will also become uneven and even gaps could form between the pavers. This too can be caused by rushing or inexperience.
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When you are laying pavers, you want them to look good and provide the perfect functionality. When you have an experienced distributor like us you’ll get the great look that you were hoping for.
