Excavation: Excavation depth depends on a couple of factors; what kind of traffic your interlock will experience (pedestrian, vehicular, etc.) and the specifics of your soil (sandy, clay, shale, etc.) will determine how much base material is sufficient for your project and thus the necessary excavation depth. In Canada, we have a harsher climate and projects require deeper excavation and a thicker base than most other places.

Geotextile: For some projects certain geotextile materials are necessary due to unforeseen subsoil conditions, excessive water saturation, or other conditional factors. Geotextile materials are often used to decouple the base material from the sub-soil or to reinforce the base material in layers to make it more able to withstand concentrated pressures. Our team can tell you more regarding your specific project's needs.

Gravel: The base on which the pavers are laid is one of the most important aspects of your paver installation. The type of materials used as well as the number of distinct material layers depends on the purpose and specific design of your project. We always use large, angular stone aggregates which lock tightly together, never cheaper round gravels or small limestone screenings. Ask us more about this, we're always happy to discuss how our materials differ from the competition.

Compaction: Base material needs to be laid and compacted in 'lifts' to ensure strength and proper consolidation; Thin layers of material are put down, flattened, tamped, and repeated until achieving final required thickness. Some other companies often rush this step or cut corners because it requires a large amount of time, but we know through experience that it is absolutely necessary to ensure a lasting product.

Screenings: This is the uppermost layer of the base on which your pavers sit. Screening 'technology' has changed over the years; in the past limestone screenings were used; now we use an aggregate often referred to as "HPB" - High Performance Bedding, which consists of small, clear angular stones which allow for excess moisture to drain and hold up superbly to the the freeze-thaw cycle.

Pavers: Pavers come in different thicknesses for different applications, different sizes for different aesthetics, and can be laid in countless patterns and styles to your preference. We partner with the best brands and suppliers to ensure consistency, durability, and beauty.

Joint filling: Finally, product is swept into the joints of the interlock to lock them together and finish the install. The material used here differs depending on the install (eg. permeable installations require permeable materials throughout) but most commonly we use polymeric sand, or 'polysand', which is a mixture of fine sand and additive polymers which bond together after being exposed to water to form a nearly impenetrable joint between the two pavers. This means no weeds, no grass, and very little maintenance required.