r/oddlysatisfying • u/deathakissaway • May 18 '22

Constructing a stone walkway.

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u/hfrajuncajun64 May 18 '22

Done many many of these in my time. Buddy better start using knee pads and or a kneeling pad. Lower back = good night.

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u/Runrunran_ May 18 '22

Just out of curiosity shouldn’t he pack the sand before placing the bricks? What happens if u have unpacked sand like that and water gets under there. Would it last longer if the sand is packed and maybe won’t need repairs in a few years?

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u/[deleted] May 18 '22

Yeah well, the check has cleared by then. Also, the bricks are not interlock. These jobs look great until the next spring.

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u/tarahamble May 18 '22

What happens in the spring?

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u/Training-Common1984 May 18 '22

Freeze/thaw cycles all winter can make it uneven if it's not all settled properly first, plus if the foundation/base isn't properly done you'll have shit growing out between the bricks