Brick paver detail for city streetscape
Brick paver detail for city streetscape
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I am looking for information regarding details for installing unit pavers within a public sidewalk. Our city standard has been to install a 4" concrete base followed by a 1" sand setting bed and then the brick paver. In cases where the pavers are installed in a utility strip, the 4" concrete become a lean or low stregth material that can be easily removed for utility work. These details/standards have been a major point of debate by some residents wishing to upgrade their streetscape. They along with some paver manufacturers are advocating omitting the concrete base and strictly using a compacted sand or granular base. I'm not sure if this is a good idea for use in a public right of way. Does anyone have an opinion regarding this issue?





RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape
RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape
RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape
RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape
RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape
RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape
In our northern midwest climate, the winter frost heave and snow removal plays havoc with the pavers. The pavers lasted about five years as insets in the city sidewalks, then they were taken out. They required too much maintanence.
I like the looks too, but you have to realize that in the northern climates they require a lot of work to keep them looking good, particularly in public spaces.
RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape
RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape
RE: Brick paver detail for city streetscape