Regadless of the nature of the ground, the construction of a paving terrace on a pedestal is possible. Just use the Cleman self-leveling paving pedestal! The latter can find its place on uneven ground such as gravel and allow the construction of an outdoor space on the place of your choice.
If your outdoor tiled terrace will take place on a concrete screed or on an old terrace, no preparation of the ground will be necessary, even if your surface is not quite regular.
On the other hand, for laying on grass or earth, follow our tips for preparing the ground! It is essential to prepare your ground, this to prevent the ground from moving over time and your terrace with it. The causes can be multiple: weight, drought or heavy rains... Stabilizing your ground means obtaining the assurance of keeping your tiled terrace on pedestals for many years.
Here is what you need for this preparation:
- A cord
- Stakes
- A spirit level
- A shovel
- A tape measure
- A mason's box screed
- A geotextile film
- Crushed gravel
As for the implementation, it is simple and inexpensive:
- Dig the ground for 15 cm;
- Place a geotextile felt there to eradicate the growth of weeds and save you additional maintenance;
- Make a foundation layer of crushed gravel 0/31.5;
- Compact everything.
The ground does not need to be perfectly flat since you are using self-leveling paving pedestals. Now it's time to lay the self-leveling pedestals and then the pavings.