Pavers & Walls
Count pavers, base gravel, bedding sand, and retaining wall blocks for patios, walkways, and landscape walls.
Paver Calculator
Paver count, base gravel, bedding sand, and polymeric sand bags.
Retaining Wall Calculator
Block count, cap units, base gravel, and drainage stone for landscape walls.
How to Lay Pavers: Step-by-Step Patio Guide
Learn how to lay pavers in 10 steps: mark, excavate, compact base, screed sand, lay in pattern, cut, edge, and fill joints. Includes material math and slope rules.
How Deep Should a Paver Base Be?
Paver base depth depends on use: 4 in. for walkways, 6 in. for patios, 8–12 in. for driveways. Add 1 in. bedding sand. Full depth guide with worked examples.
Polymeric Sand: How to Install It Right
Polymeric sand hardens after wetting to lock paver joints against weeds and erosion. Step-by-step guide covering joint size, temperature rules, and activation.
Retaining Wall Drainage: What You Need Behind the Wall
Every retaining wall needs a 4-in. perforated drain pipe, 12 in. of clean gravel backfill, and outlets to daylight. Skip it and hydrostatic pressure topples the wall.
Retaining Wall Height Limits and Permit Rules
Most jurisdictions require a permit for retaining walls over 4 feet (footing bottom to wall top). Learn permit triggers, engineer requirements, and surcharge rules.