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Patio Pavers: The Build-Up That Decides How Long They Last

September 21, 2026September 9, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Cross-section through a paver patio showing paver, bedding sand, base and subgrade

Pavers are the visible 60 mm of a system that is mostly buried. Here is each layer, what it does, and what it costs to skip.

Categories Pavers & Driveways Tags base preparation, bedding sand, drainage, joint sand, patio pavers, paver patio

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