The aggregate base layer is compacted to provide support. A loose layer of bedding sand, about 1 inch thick, is screeded above the compacted base,

For most residential installations, I recommend 2 3/8-inch (60 mm) concrete pavers rated for cars, SUVs, and light trucks. Heavier vehicles usually need 3 1/8-inch

A typical paver base for a driveway is 6 to 12 inches of aggregate after compaction, depending on soil conditions and vehicle weight. Passenger vehicles

A traditional brick paver base uses compacted crushed stone beneath a thin bedding-sand layer. Lightweight polypropylene panels offer another option for pedestrian projects, but both