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Originally Posted by Nucky
What happens to the thin layer of sand when these torrential rains come thru our neck of the woods? It washes away. If you want a good job that lasts and doesn't become a nightmare down the road trust the advice I gave above. I have over 25 years in the Concrete Supplier and Masonry Supply business.
Ask the contractor if "Stone Dust" is available in Florida. It is the byproduct whey a stone quarry makes a stone, essentially it is dust and locks like concrete as a great base for the pavers to be placed upon. PM if needed.
The Cement value that is used in a skinny paver is just that...skinny. Use the deeper thicker pavers.
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You are absolutely correct. And the poly sand is not fool proof, and even when applied as directed, it can develop openings and allow water, dirt, and everything else to penetrate. Stone dust is available, and the more reputable landscape companies use it as a base for stone walls. Much more durable than anything else, which results in walls which don't shift and sag over time.