在这篇文章中,编辑顾问Mike Guertin展示了如何一步一步地用摊铺机来代替混凝土人行道,这可以创建一个更视觉有趣的表面。第一步是用大锤、撬杆和圆锯拆除旧走道。第二步是评估现有土壤;含水过多的土壤不适合作为地基,需要用砾石或加工过的石头代替。第3步是用耙子、绳子和水平仪对底座进行分级。步骤4用平板夯实机和手动夯实机压实底座。压实后,Guertin喜欢放下一层景观织物,将底层与底层隔离开来。步骤5铺设底座。由于它包含粗、中、细颗粒的混合物,Guertin建议使用石粉而不是沙子,因为沙子的颗粒往往大小一致。步骤6是设置完整的摊铺机。 Step 7 is to cut joints and edge pieces to fit. For small jobs, a circular saw with a diamond blade will handle this work just fine. Step 8 is to sand the joints. Although washed brick sand or stone dust are fine to use, Guertin says that polymeric sand is best. Because it contains polymer binders that react with water and bond to the sides of the pavers, it will remain in place longer than ordinary sand and will inhibit the growth of weeds.