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 Here's what
you'll need to get started:
Brick - Brick pavers are
different from the brick used on house walls in that they are solid,
i.e., without holes. Sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer,
but they generally come in 4" x 8", 3 5/8" x 7 5/8", and 3 3/4" x 7
1/2". Typical thicknesses run from about 1 1/4" to 2 1/4". There are
also many different styles to choose from, with each manufacturer
carrying its own selection.
Sand - This is what holds the
brick in place. Use only well-graded, washed concrete sand.
Crushed Stone - This creates a strong base. It may be called
different things in different parts of the country - gravel, road
base, or crusher run. Whatever the name, the stones should range in
size from about 3/4" down to fine dust.
Border or Edging
Materials - (your choice)
1. Brick
2. Rigid plastic
or metal specifically intended as an edging material
3. Wood: 2x4
or 4x4 pressure treated, or natural redwood
For wood, metal or
rigid plastic, you'll need metal spikes that are at least 8" long.
String and Wooden Stakes (for aligning brickwork)
Tools
1. Flat
shovel
2. Wheelbarrow
3. Garden hose with fine spray
nozzle
4. Hard garden rake
5. Broad-blade chisel, brick
splitter or masonry saw for cutting and fitting the brick (the last
two are readily available for rent at your local rental store or
brick distributer)
6. Carpenter's level
7. Wood "screed" strip
- a 2x4. at least 3' long (used to create a uniform sand bed
depth)
8. Electric drill and appropriate size bit (for wood
edging only)
9. Trowel
10. Broom
11. Plate compactor
(rented)
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