You could be the smartest and best craftsman I have ever seen! Anyone that pays so much attention to detail and won't settle for anything but the best when his name is attached to his work. Wish you were in VA. You inspire me want to try my own project!!!

@TheChristianHardscaper

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! But I’m sure there are much better guys than me… they just don’t like to make videos and show their secrets…🤣✌🏻

God's workers always make excellent progress, very professional ❤!

@TheChristianHardscaper

5 ай бұрын

Amen, well said. God Bless! ✌

I usually don't comment, but when I do, you know I mean it. Well done brother. By far the best install on pavers.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I appreciate it! ✌

The open grade is very intriguing to me and makes a lot of sense but I've been laying stone for over 15 years with just crusher dust in Ontario and have never had issues. The patio me and my father laid when I was 16 at our house(almost 25 years ago) was still in great shape (no sink holes or heaving) when we sold the house last year, the only thing we did over the years was resand it a couple times.

@TheChristianHardscaper

4 күн бұрын

I love the open grade base method. I used to use dense grade or (crusher run) with sand as my bedding material for about 6 years until 5 years ago when I switched to open grade base. I will never go back... I agree that you can do a great. long lasting install with the traditional method but there is no room for error. Especially in cold winter climates... The clean stone allows for such better drainage and keeps the pavers dry at all times, which is key for a long lasting install. ✌

You have no clue how much I have learned from this for my business . God bless

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome man, I really appreciate the feedback! God Bless you too brother! ✌

I have no words to describe the perfection and beauty of your work! May the Great Architect of the Universe always bless your hands!

@TheChristianHardscaper

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words. God Bless you too!

I appreciate you having the same destain for 4-ways as me, I look for the absence of them in determining a quality job. ✌

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Without a doubt. They are an eye sore in my opinion. Every once in awhile, you can't avoid it. But I try every thing possible to not have one. ✌

I didn’t think I was gonna be able to watch the whole thing. I literally understand with all the different shapes and styles of some of the material that I’ve been working with is for now. I could’ve watched this with no audio and still learned so much. I think I’m gonna be a new fan.

@TheChristianHardscaper

7 ай бұрын

🤣 That's awesome, thanks for the great feedback and I'm glad the video was helpful! ✌

These videos are an absolute blast to watch. I'm going to be taking on a similar sized backyard patio in the next few weeks (already excavated) and, while I will be using different paver block and seat wall materials, your videos show me the right steps to take for a great result. Thanks!

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Nice, I'm glad you like them! It sounds like you got a cool project on your hands. Have fun and good luck with the build! ✌

I’m 62 and have had both knees scoped and then both replaced. I should have worn knee pads in my younger years doing this kind of work. Great technique and great projects.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that, I fear that I will share the same fate someday with my knees… Thanks for the feedback ✌🏻

Hand work guy, congratulations, I'm Michael from Nairobi Kenya

Thanks for the videos my friend, I'm learning a lot from them, may the Lord keep blessing you and your crew, God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

No problem, glad to hear it. Thanks for the support! God bless you too my friend! God is always good for sure ✌

@clemkonan

Жыл бұрын

God is good especially when you discover that he is still there when it looks like all hell has broken out and that he has not deserted you.

This guy is really impressive.

Awesome channel,,,Wicked Awesome!!,,,used all of these techniques on my DIY Patio these past few weeks, results so far are great.....lucky for me, my neighbor had 1" gas pipe for screeding,,,it was a job saver,,,,Dunkin gift card is in order for him.....lol......man,,,this NE weather certainly dictates progress that's for sure, glad I dont do this everyday,,,,progress so far,,,150 sq. Ft. patio project...pavers laid, border stones and Polysand will have to wait out this week's rain,, thanks very much for all these great videos, they helped immensely....

@TheChristianHardscaper

18 күн бұрын

Thanks man, I'm glad the videos have been helpful for your project! That is a score on the gas pipes for sure... The weather can definitely mess with your schedule in this industry but you just keep moving and do what you can when you can do it. Good luck wrapping up the job and thanks for the feedback! ✌

We set our string line with a transit. Afterwords we set our pipes with the transit (roughly) the use that string line to measure of from to get them exact. Level to double check that it’s spot on. Love that you’re building on washed crush stone. New England is especially important to build a strong base that doesn’t retain water. We still do some on gravel and sand, but only in certain small applications.

@TomTomMarchy

16 күн бұрын

It’s clear the owner did not cheap out on this one

@TheChristianHardscaper

16 күн бұрын

Nice man, we all do things a little different but it is all about the end result! I switched to nothing but open grade base 5 years ago now and haven't looked back... Such a great method for these freeze / thaw climates. Nothing but good results for me ✌

Very Nicely done. A lot to learn. God bless you for sharing your wisdom!

@TheChristianHardscaper

19 күн бұрын

Thank you, my pleasure! ✌

these guys are professional. Learned lots from this video. Impressive work!

@TheChristianHardscaper

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad the video was helpful! ✌

Hey man! Wasnt a fan of your long videos at first but the more and more i dive into your channel i really enjoy all the hard work and dedication you put into editing this videos on top of putting in the actual work. Going into my "third season of owning a company" last two years has just been weekend work for me. I appreciate how well you explain ur jobs start to finish!! Keep it up brotha

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Hey brother! Thanks for the honest feedback, I really appreciate that. This work is my passion and I have been watching KZread for a very long time. Not very many good Hardscaping channels on here, so I really wanted to start one and share the work I do, but also teach others as much as I can. So I try to make my videos detailed by taking people through all the steps of the installs. My earlier long form videos are not the greatest, it has taken a lot of practice and learning with the video editing to get the videos a bit better... I'm still learning a lot with every video I make. Just like I keep learning on every job I do in Hardscaping... It's all about growth in life! Congratulations on your company, keep up the hard work and stay motivated. You will do great! God bless and thanks again for the feedback! ✌

Inspirational, detailed, precise,... You're the best!

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

✌

you can sure tell these guys take pride in their work. nice job.

@TheChristianHardscaper

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Quality is our main focus ✌

Excellent work. Your viewers appreciate all the effort you put into making this. Thank you.

@TheChristianHardscaper

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, it is my pleasure. I always appreciate feedback like this. God Bless! ✌

I see how you guy's don't try to rush the job and how your meticulous about your prep work. It really make for a great job as always job well done.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Quality is key, I try to never rush for sure. I am very particular about each step taken in the process, that's how you get a good end result!

Outstanding workmanship. Attention to detail, patience and pride in your work is excellent.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much ✌

Muy bueno senores de los patios un trabajo limpio professional bmw👍🙏

My wife and I are thinking about using Pavers to make a Patio in our backyard and your video has helped greatly with how we want to architect and implement the project. Thank you so much for the video and I'll be looking at more of your videos as we go along. Great job and God Bless you and yours! BTW, we have never done something like this so really you are a great help!

@TheChristianHardscaper

11 ай бұрын

Sweet! thanks for the feedback and I'm glad the videos have been helpful. Good luck with your project and have fun! ✌

THANK YOU for covering the how to of leveling in the EXACT right detail. As a DIY wanna be, leveling was part that made me not want to try Pavers. In ANY deck install video you see how precise the leveling is, but hardly ANY DETAILS about how they physically place the levels. You showed EXACLTY how to lay the poles, HOW TO USE THE LEVELER, and showed ON CAMERA watching the leveler bubble. I felt the actual level of that patio with you in the level tools with each bubble measurement. YOU made leveling A LOT more clear to me as a dummy DIY. More LEVEL vids please and thank you!

@TheChristianHardscaper

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the awesome feedback! I'm glad you found the video helpful, I try to be detailed in my videos. Most paver videos on KZread lack detail... Good luck with your project! Here are a couple more screeding and laying videos that I have made 👉kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2mgmdqFc73Lqc4.html 👉kzread.info/dash/bejne/maxtrY-Gksm_kqw.html

Thanks for this video. Tackling a little side yard project and want to add a paver section. I couldn't understand how to setup the string line and pitch, so i could angle the water away from the house. Appreciate you explaining it.

@TheChristianHardscaper

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, good luck with your project!

Beautiful work, I did it for 6 months and I had enough of it cause it’s hard on your back and knees. Keep up the good work guys

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, It certainly is tough work... Helps you sleep at night though. 🤣✌

That looks SO GOOD...i've been using levels so long (DIYer) and i didnt know about the 1/8th pitch thing with the bubble..mind blown...thank you!

@TheChristianHardscaper

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I love the 1/8 pitch rule. Very helpful with understanding the slope setup for patios. ✌

Love this video. Been in the labor as Electrician and some carpentry 40 years. I'm kinda semi retired. Been doing lots of projects lately such as cutting out 2 concrete window wells to raised above ground level. I still have the body and strength to do this even though I'm 59 years old. Looking into to do my backyard exactly like this video. Had couple guys came over look at it. My house is on the little slope. Right now my deck is 20 years old. Planning on ripping that put. I do have Kubota BX23S Mini Machine. It' is an awesome machine had for 4 years. I've seen other KZread videos not as good as yours. Looking forward doing it the way you guys.

@TheChristianHardscaper

9 ай бұрын

That's awesome, thanks for the feedback and good luck on your projects!

You already know I'm here to watch, thanks for teaching me some few things about voice over by just watching

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support brother! The voice overs really help me explain the project for sure...

Always enjoy watching your videos.... keep up the good work!!!!

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again man, I always appreciate the feedback!

Everything is very well explained! I will definitely stick around.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! ✌

Great job bro I’m doing the same thing I always watch your videos keep going I love it 👍

@TheChristianHardscaper

7 күн бұрын

Thank you, that's awesome to hear! ✌

Nice work! Getting ready to build a paver walkway and this video really helps. Thanks

@TheChristianHardscaper

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad to hear it! I have plenty of videos on paver walkway installs as well. Just check through my channel and I'm sure you will find them ✌

watched for the first time . very nice job. i use rca & then set pavers in one inch of sand . i like the 3/8 stone . i also like the galvanized pipe idea. thank you

@TheChristianHardscaper

2 ай бұрын

Nice, thank you! I switched to this open grade base method about 5 years ago and it has been the best decision I have made. I love it. ✌

This guy is awesome seems like such a genuine dude

@TheChristianHardscaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, just trying to keep it real and share my work ✌

Thank you for sharing your video it’s absolutely fantastic I just can’t wrap my head around how you can lay those bricks on that gravel what a masterpiece great job! Very meticulous! I’m going to give it a try! :)

@TheChristianHardscaper

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thank you for the comment! I love this work and sharing the videos has been a blast. Good luck with your project! ✌

I done paver here in Arizona where I live but we use sand as the base. So this is very interesting method.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Nice, I used to use sand 4+ years ago. I switched to this method 4 years ago and have not looked back. Here is a video I made that explains the base prep method in much more detail 👉kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZyVrMdsetSqZqw.html

Your base prep method makes so much more sense as compared to the standard use of sand. I think the best industrial example would be the use of a very similar angular stone or gravel when bedding railroad tracks. That stone allows for the tracks to drain, doesn’t appear to compress, warp or heave over time. Keep the videos coming. You guys are very likable👍

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir! The railroad tracks is prime example of this method. People comment about how this stone won’t hold up, and like you said, it holds up trains driving over it no problem. And the water draining right through it is the most important part, especially in freeze / thaw cycles.. thanks for the feedback and I’m glad you see the benefit of this method! ✌🏻

@edubb2491

Жыл бұрын

I thought sand helps hold zstone in place better but i guess it dont drain better?..then these bricks do?..but i know nothing..jus seen all other vids use sand..so this is good..? Thanx..oh..can i put weed barrier down?

@hpain6261

7 ай бұрын

Very True. I just purchased 18 pallets of the pavers and the company just switched to 10 year warranty if using his method. Open base.

Great video! Appreciate the attention to detail. Gave me enough confidence to try to do this myself.

@TheChristianHardscaper

10 ай бұрын

Nice, glad to hear it! Good luck! ✌

Great video love the professionalism and respect you have for your trade. I’m a diy guy and love videos with great examples.

@TheChristianHardscaper

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, I try to be detailed for people like yourself. Good luck! ✌

Thanks,Your videos are helpful, Lots of Love from India 🇮🇳, Keep spreading your goodness 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻 ❤️❤️❤️

@TheChristianHardscaper

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure, glad they are helping you! Good luck and God bless! ✌

Loved it. Great Job 👏🏼

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ✌

What a nice patio. I've watched so many videos on patios, i want to do my own... but my brain just can't compute the whole leveling part, etc. As well as how he mentions good starting blocks so as to have limited cuts on the sides but it's a random patio so i don't get how they know it's going to be even with limited cuts once they get towards the end.

Looking good brother. Like Benny idea with the pump sprayer.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, that was an excellent set up! 🤣✌

Thank you man I learned good stuff, on my backyard patio I used 4in crushed rocks and 1in sand. I believe instead of sand if I had used smaller grade crushed rock would have been better. Also I leveled all the area before laying the pavers, working in segments would have been better. And most importantly longer levelling pipes would have been a worthwhile investment. Good work.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

No problem, I am glad the video was helpful! I love this method for laying pavers, the clean crushed stone really holds up well. Long screed pipes and going section by section is key for sure. ✌

@gagandeepsingh517

6 күн бұрын

@@TheChristianHardscaper where can I buy those screed pipes?

Great stuff. The area you live in looks amazing. I am redoing my patio debating using the chipstone over sand for the screeding. Keep it up.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I love this method for pavers. Although, if you have a base material that has fines in it (sand / dust) than you may need to use sand for the bedding material. Simply because the fines will migrate into the chip stone. You can still use it, but you will need top remove all the existing bedding material, rake and compact the base material, then lay fabric, then spread the chip stone to prevent the materials from migrating together. How I do the base, there is fabric at the bottom, clean base stone, then clean bedding stone. So nothing will migrate and the crushed (angular) stone will lock together tight. 👌✌

Great video! I have learned so much from you brother! gratefull for you 🙏

@TheChristianHardscaper

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! ✌

Liked and subscribed. Lots of tips will come in handy. Thanks guys!

@TheChristianHardscaper

22 күн бұрын

Glad to hear it, thank you! ✌

Thanks friend, nice work and well explained.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! ✌

Good stuff! Well done and very impressive install! Peace to you too!

@TheChristianHardscaper

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! ✌

Great video! Stay blessed !

@TheChristianHardscaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! ✌

Hey bro! Been awhile! Great job like always! I just did a first patio ever and very happy how it turned out! In the future, I would like to try your method using 3/4in stone for base and 1/4 in as screeding material! Metal pipes is a smart move as well! We used PVC. Still worked out great, but I feel like metal pipes are a better choice! Keep up great work dude!

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Nice, congratulations man! The Open Grade base is key in my opinion and yes, the metal pipes hold up good and give nice straight / level screed. Thanks for the feedback! ✌

Informative and entertaining. Thank you sir much appreciated.

@TheChristianHardscaper

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback ✌

Thanks for sharing.. Is why God blessing whatever you do….

@TheChristianHardscaper

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thank you for the support! ✌

Yes sir great content as always…. Phenomena work.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Thank you!

Excelente work

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

✌

Nicely done with pride , good crew.

@TheChristianHardscaper

9 ай бұрын

Thank you ✌

Nice work ❤

@TheChristianHardscaper

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! ✌

I bought a bad ass electric brick saw with a rimless blade for $100 dollars. It's far better than a cut off saw. The cut is way cleaner and it sprays water... We have had gas table saws before, but they don't touch the electric one. If you find one, snag it ASAP. It was a complete game changer for our business. We will never use a gas table saw again, but we still use our STIHL cut off a lot. The rimless blade is really where it's at. I'm pretty sure you can buy one for the Stihl saw.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Nice, those are pretty good for small straight cuts. But nothing will ever make me leave my Stihl cut off at home....LOL I love these saws. Never been a fan of table saws for pavers. ✌

@smeaglerG

Жыл бұрын

@@TheChristianHardscaper I use both. I also keep my Stihl on me, but the table saw is so pro dude. You can speed through cuts.

@smeaglerG

Жыл бұрын

@@TheChristianHardscaper It's super nice if you have jobs with hundreds or thousands of cuts. You'll be a fan of them if you ever have intricate walkways you have to lay. You'll save literal days of cutting. Imagine doing 500 cuts with that Stihl saw. Its an absolute nightmare and super taxing on the body.

@b3llyfull

5 ай бұрын

Hey guys how do you learn to do this craft?

Awesome video, thank you so much for all the details.

@TheChristianHardscaper

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure, glad you liked it!

Smashed the like right after the the very first part ( what we are doing ) which had a lot of information. Thanks.

@TheChristianHardscaper

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad the video was helpful ✌

Benny has fans….Travis too…well, travis when it’s not too hot to work!!😎🤣

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

🤣 Yes sir! ✌

Looking good

@TheChristianHardscaper

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Te felicito, bello trabajo muy profesional.

@TheChristianHardscaper

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much ✌

Great job very satisfying

@TheChristianHardscaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you ✌

Thanks buddy, I've learnt a lot from this video 🙌

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

No problem, Glad to hear it!

Great job

@TheChristianHardscaper

4 ай бұрын

Thank you ✌

That is so beautiful

@TheChristianHardscaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you ✌

Great video! I learned a ton from it, and now I'm going to try my own!

@TheChristianHardscaper

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, good luck!

Appreciate all the details, thanks!

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

No problem, thank you! ✌

this helped me a lot. Thanks for the step by step ... as well as the entertaining discussions :)

@TheChristianHardscaper

9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it, happy to help!

Great job guys really nice thanks for sharing the video and knowledge 👍 good luck in everything thumbs up from AZ 👍👍.

@TheChristianHardscaper

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video! And thanks for the feedback ✌

Love ❤️ your videos mate from down under 🏁OZ 🇦🇺🍺.

Son los mejores excelentes trabajo chicos

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Mannn thanks so much. Definitely thankful I found this video just on time. Subscribed 💯

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

No problem, glad it was helpful! And thanks for the support ✌

awesome

Looks great guys….. real meticulous work!

@TheChristianHardscaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! ✌

Loved it. Thanks

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Nice, no problem ✌

Really enjoy your video. Learned a lot, great color match excellent execution.

@TheChristianHardscaper

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, the patio matched the house very well 👌 ✌

Nice vide9. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

No problem, glad you liked it!

Thanks wonderful job mate ❤️🇦🇺🍾🥂👏👏👏.

@TheChristianHardscaper

9 ай бұрын

✌

You really doing a great job

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ✌

love it ... great job

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job👍🏾

@TheChristianHardscaper

10 ай бұрын

Thank you ✌

What a great video learned so much in tis one video, every question i had in my head was answered in the video.

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Nice, I'm happy it was helpful for you! ✌

Good job 👍👍

Enjoyed the video. 30 minutes went by without noticing. Reminded me a little of Ben Affleck from Good Will Hunting. Great job&

@TheChristianHardscaper

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! And I get that every once in a while on hear, must be the accent... ✌

Nice install.

@TheChristianHardscaper

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. My favorite part is your policy on no 4-way intersections!

@TheChristianHardscaper

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, that is a very important thing if you want a nice random look. ✌

Supa awesome brada!!!

@TheChristianHardscaper

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! ✌

Nice. I like the way u made it. 👏

@TheChristianHardscaper

6 ай бұрын

Thank you ✌

good job

Good work, good working team.

@TheChristianHardscaper

11 ай бұрын

Thank you ✌

Thanks

Great video and nice work 👍

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ✌

Great video!!

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good job. 👍

@TheChristianHardscaper

8 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

This is some good work!

@TheChristianHardscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!