Brock Paver Base Pads Review & 3 years later Brick Patio Install Condition

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Welcome to my patio, this video is more of a review of the Brock Paver Base pads than a how to video. I actually put this patio in almost 3 years ago. So this video Will cover the initial install and how they’ve held up so far.

I like these pads for several reasons. Not only does it save you time and money but it goes a lot faster and you end up with a very smooth surface to layer bricks.

They have a very clear step-by-step video of the process so I will just cover what I learned and a few tips that might help it go easier for you.

So I have some leveling sand and then I have a layer of filter fabric weed barrier and below that is compacted rocky soil the layer of sand is not that sick at all and if I went back and did this again I would’ve spent more time perfecting the grade but that has nothing to do with these pads the interlock and lay flat end it took me about two hours to do this area here which is about 15 x 20’ I made one mistake on the last panel because the interlock in a specific way so you want to pay attention while you’re doing that over the years I have not had a single problem with drainage and before I put the breaks down I was worried because it was almost a spongy feel all of that went away when I put put the breaks down and now it feels rock solid another nice thing about using the Brough pads as you don’t have to worry about sections or even one specific brick rising or settling there they all are still exactly where I put them three years ago.

I chose to do a herringbone pattern I think it looks very classy it reminds me a lot of the way the Romans in ancient Rome would stack bricks and so that’s what I was going for.

It was very enjoyable experience as far as preparing the foundation for a patio it went very smoothly and when it came time to place the bricks it was very easy because you didn’t have to concern yourself about disturbing sand you could walk wherever you need to more of you want to two so if I had to do this again I would definitely buy these pads I guess that’s the best endorsement for this product that I can give like I said the link is in the description below to where you can buy these products in our next video we will be making a small sandbox or sand pot using a large sample using a large flower pot so click subscribe if you want more videos like this I also have a patron page where you can support me make a one time donation or support me and making future videos every single part helps if you have any questions let me know in the comments section below and have a great day.

[troyauth]

I have installed a lot of paver patios & retaining walls over the years. Since I live in Minnesota where the winters are cold & the ground freezes hard & then thaws in the spring, it is typically recommended that one dig out at least 6" of soil & then replace it with a base comprised of compacted crushed rock & sand on which to lay the landscaping fabric & pavers. This is a lot of work & often requires that one own or have access to a pickup or trailer & a vehicle with a hitch for hauling grass, soil, rocks, tree roots, etc away & then hauling in crushed rock & sand for the base. Since I'm now approaching 55, I decided to give the Brock Paver Base panels I try when I saw them at Menards 3 years ago. We bought a 9-1/2ft round patio kit for our backyard so I bought enough paver base panels to create a 10ft square. All my son & I did was remove the sod from the yard with a flat edge shovel & then level it off with 1-2" of sand. We didn't do any compacting. Once the sand was level I covered it with landscaping fabric, put the baver base panels down, laid the patio bricks that came cut to size on top of the panels & put hard plastic landscape edging around the outside of the circle patio & drove plastic landscaping spikes thru the paver base panels & into the ground to hold everything in place. Then we filled the gaps between the pavers with locking sand, moistened it with water, let it dry & sealed the surface with a good wet-look sealer. Later than summer I used the panels again - for a 3 ft wide paver sidewalk from the patio to our detached garage. Everything looked wonderful that summer, but given how hard MN winters can be on stuff, I'll have to admit that I was expecting there to be some panels/pavers that would needs to be reset in the spring. The good news is that 3 winters have now passed & I still haven't had to touch a single paver! I had a friend who owns/operates a landscape business tell me that he thinks the paver base panels work so well because they insulate the ground under the pavers & keep the frost from penetrating as deep as it normally would. I have no idea if this makes sense. All I know is that anyone would be crazy to do all the work required to put a paver patio or sidewalk in the old way! These things are that good! We also have heavy clay soil in our backyard which is typically an undesirable base for pavers!

[nofal]

This was super helpful. I had just ordered one I needed for a project and wanted to see how it works before I commit to another project. This has definitely given me the confidence and insight needed for the next project. Thanks for making such a quick and informative video.

[markwright]

Great video. Thanks for posting it. Do you have a 6 year update?

[voyagersd]

I had my back yard and part of my side yard done with pavers the old way back in 2013 before these pads existed. Crew doing the work had to dig out so much dirt, bring in the base, pack it. Then the sand was leveled, pavers went in. Very time consuming.


These pads look so much easier to work with. My job would have gone so much faster and easier. Very good video, thank you for sharing your results.

[sptavids]

FYI, per instructions you are supposed to stagger the panel joints.

[VirtualRun-in-SoCal]

Thank you for sharing! It's great to see they are still perfect after 3 years.

[PatrickWatsonstl]

Perfect just looked at them at Lowes! Thanks

[jamestaylor]

Thank you. I've been considering them and your video helps.

[indianatlarge]

my paver stones are uneven on the base and keep tilting on the brock paver base, can i apply some cement based sealant between the paver stones and the brock paver base?

[patton]

I love the pattern you got here. How did you cut the triangle pieces along the edges? I’m DIYing pavers for my small backyard and have never cut any bricks in my life. What kind of saw do I need?

[maykignacio]

Good job! I’m about to this on my backyard using paver base.
Did you use compactor plate or just hand tamper plate? TIA

[ingridnolan]

How well do you think this paver base would do if your pavers are not connected? I'm doing 20" pavers with about a 4" gap and putting rock & thyme in between.

[MinhTran]

Did you compact the sand base? instructions not clear on box

[lcorvette]

great video - thanks!!! What about the paver polymeric sand and the Paver restraints? Did you use these for your patio?

[degenio_python]

Hello, I have slabs with each one weighting around 43 pounds, can we use the brock paver base for the installation?

[kevincloonan]

when u walk on the patio do you feel movement from the pads ? like a slight spongy feel ?

[griffinherbst]

3 years now further how is this holding up?

[supernova]

is this foam...why cant i just use 1" thick insulation foam ?

[yuehua]

Hello! Do I really have to use a weed barrier fabric underneath? Can we skip this part? It’s only 40 square feet. Thank you!

[robertjohnson]

I have 400 sq ft pavers in backyard, but the previous owner made some strange pattern that I don't like, and it grows moss, so I wanna pave again. My question is, can I use this on the old pavers directly?