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196th Street North St. Pete Walkways

paverforge
Oct 5
1 min read

196th Street North walks are often the only dry path from the drive to the door. They are narrow, shaded on one side, and crossed by irrigation and downspouts. A walk that holds water becomes slick algae in a month.

Narrow access, real base

We stage aggregate so we do not block the neighbor gate, then excavate the walk to a depth that leaves compacted base under the field. Edge restraint is set before the pavers, not after, so the first course cannot kick into the mulch.

  • Cross-slope away from the house, even on a three-foot path

  • Sleeve irrigation and low-voltage lines before the base goes in

  • Keep a flush joint at the stoop so the threshold does not become a trip

  • Leave a cleanout or drain collar accessible if a yard drain crosses the path

Gulf-side color still fades. Through-body pavers and a joint sand that locks after the field is dry are the spec we use on these short north-county walks.

PaverForge Hardscapes quotes 196th Street North walks from the St. Pete Beach shop. Call 727-490-9798 or use https://www.paverforge.com/book-online.

 
 
 

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