The border acts as one of the important elements of any path, arranged in the garden, if it is based on paving slabs. Using these elements, you can provide an attractive exterior appearance and give rigidity to the structure, which will be protected from the effects of precipitation. If the installation of borders is made, then you can be sure that the track will remain as attractive as at the time of its installation. The implementation of the installation is not accompanied by special difficulties, however, it is still worth considering the technology of the work.
Preparatory stage
The installation of borders cannot be made if you do not carry out the appropriate preparatory work, which involves the selection of a variety of products. It can be two-sided or one-sided. Need, among other things, sand, which should be fine, it is preferable to use river. It will need to be used when mixing concrete. In addition, cement is also necessary - one should be purchased that has a brand within M300-400. It will also need to be added to the solution.
The master should consider stocking with gravel or gravel, which should have a large fraction. The installation of borders should be accompanied by the use of this placeholder, which will be needed when arranging the pillow. Sand will be needed for the preparation of stone laying. When marking, it is necessary to use stakes made of wood.
Advice from the master
The installation of single-sided curbs should be carried out where it is planned to lay paving slabs of a more impressive area, while double-sided stone should be used in those areas where the path is in contact with the lawn. Choosing a stone, you will need to purchase products made using vibropressed technology, since a similar production technique guarantees a long service life and frost resistance.
Tool preparation
Installation of the curb for paving slabs will not be possible if you do not use an automatic rammer, which can be replaced by a mechanical one. Prepare a concrete mixer or container in which the solution will be prepared. It will also take a grip for the stone. Correct the position of the material will be possible with a rubber hammer. In addition, you need to stock up with a shovel, as well as a trowel. In order to ensure the aesthetics of the track, you will need a building level, fishing line and cord.
Features of the markup
Initially, it will be necessary to carry out marking work, which involves the implementation of several stages. In order to ensure the evenness of the elements exactly in a row, it will be necessary to install the stakes in the soil, pulling the rope on them at the desired height, while taking into account all the slopes that are necessary for water drainage.
When installing the curb for paving slabs, the marking should be accompanied by compliance with all the rules, since this will depend on how smoothly and qualitatively the stone lies. After that, you can begin preparing the trench.
Earthworks
When arranging the trench, it is necessary to prepare a pit, the width of which should be equal to 20 cm, while the depth can vary depending on the height of the curb used in the work, however this parameter should not be less than 10 centimeters. After the trench is ready, its walls and bottom need to be tamped, pouring crushed stone from above, which is compacted and covered with a layer of sand. The pillow can be dampened for easier tampering.
In order to make it easier to seal the mixture, if you do not have the appropriate equipment, you can use a homemade tool. It is easy to make it from logs or beams, which must be firmly connected to each other so that the inverted letter T is at the base. It will be easier to use such a device if its upper part is equipped with something like a handle. Now you can check the location of the element.
Installation of stone
Do-it-yourself installation of borders should be accompanied by the mixing of concrete mortar, which will ensure reliable fastening of the elements. Mixing the composition is necessary with a concrete mixer or tank, as well as a shovel. In this case, you need to apply the ratio of cement and sand in a ratio of 3: 1. A certain amount of water must be added to the prepared mixture, and then mixed again.
By consistency, the finished concrete mortar should be such that it can be applied with a shovel, with some effort. It is necessary to add liquid to a well-mixed composition, so that clumping can be prevented.
Grouting
Do-it-yourself installation of borders at the next stage requires the need to pour concrete mortar after it has been prepared. Filling should be carried out in an even thin layer on the surface of the pillow. Top stones should be installed, the position of which is adjusted with a rubber mallet. In this case, you should use the building level, guided by a stretched cord. In order to strengthen the stones among themselves, in the junction of the elements you need to pour concrete mortar. After the elements are installed, concrete must be poured into the base of the blocks. On this we can assume that the installation is completed.
When the installation of the road curb is completed, you need to leave everything until the mortar completely dries, but it is recommended that you first check the evenness of the elements again, while it is still possible to correct the horizontal. This will eliminate the need to dismantle the structure after the concrete has gained its strength. Do not forget that the system must have a drainage substrate. Installation of sidewalk borders it should be done in the same way, but at the base there should be a deeper trench. This will allow all the elements of the track to blend beautifully.